Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
If anyone is a seller here, it’s the Pacers.
At least, they’re getting younger and more future-focused. Trent Jr. is four years younger than Turner. Partly, this deal is about resetting the team’s timeline.
On the other hand, it’s also about acquiring Gary Trent Jr. He’s a tough shot-maker who provides elite floor spacing and solid defense.
This is a good player who will complement Tyrese Haliburton nicely.
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At the same time, the Pacers land a first-round pick here. Granted, it’s lottery protected – Trent Jr. is too good for the Raptors to include any more draft capital than that.
Should they even include that much?
