Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

Realistically, it depends on how this front office is feeling. 

The Pacers are good. Meanwhile, at 27, Turner is young enough to grow with them. By that logic, there’s no urgency to move him. 

At the same time, he’s set to hit free agency this summer. If the Pacers don’t expect to retain him, they might want to move him before they lose him for nothing. 

In that event, this is a good return. Johnson is an intriguing, hyper-athletic wing/guard with upside.

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Still, the most important asset the Pacers are receiving here is an unprotected first-round pick. 

Should the Blazers part with all of that just to potentially rent Turner?