Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

Some will say it’s premature for the Pacers to make a move like this one. 

It may be. At the same time, the Pacers historically avoid rebuilding. If a star player is available, they’re likely to try to acquire them. 

Siakam is a star player. Moreover, he’d undeniably make these Pacers better next season. In adding him, they’d be adding a secondary playmaker alongside Tyrese Haliburton. 

That ought to benefit them both. As one of the best shooters in the NBA, Haliburton will have plenty to offer when Siakam has the ball.

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Meanwhile, Siakam can work as a cutter and occasional shooter when Haliburton is running the offence. All told, the dynamic between the two ought to be enough to get the Pacers back into the playoffs. 

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