Pacers Land Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen In Bold Trade Scenario

Lauri Markkanen, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

Some say that the worst place for an NBA team to be is in the middle. 

There’s some merit in that argument. A team in the middle isn’t strong enough to content, but they aren’t weak enough to maximize their lottery odds. These teams are stuck in no man’s land. 

On the other hand, they can simply opt to rebuild outside of the draft. Often, this is a position small market teams find themselves in.

They can’t afford to bottom out in a bid to maximize their lottery odds. 

We’re talking about teams like the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers. Both of these teams are in the middle of the pack this season.

With that in mind, they could each choose a number of directions this summer. 

Here’s a deal that has them choosing opposite ones. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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