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Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, the Pacers are at a crossroads. This young team finds itself near the middle of the NBA’s pack. 

They could make a win-now move and try to advance to the top. Alternatively, they could take rebuilding measures. This deal has them going the latter route. 

If that’s what they’d prefer to do, this is a good deal. Walker IV is an athletic guard/wing who is considerably younger than Hield.

If the Pacers are rebuilding, that’s a good trade-off in its own right. 

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Throw in some draft capital, and it’s a no-brainer. Finally, Beverley is on an expiring contract. This deal offers the Pacers some flexibility this summer if they decide to take a win-now approach. 

Hopefully, they don’t make any deals they regret. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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