Indiana Pacers Receive: F Davis Bertans, G/F Reggie Bullock, 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Myles Turner
Of course, sometimes the thing you least expected is the thing that happens.
Breakups hurt especially badly that way. If you haven’t had time to brace yourself, you’re in for some heartbreak.
Some NBA transactions occur the same way. Nobody necessarily expects a certain deal to happen – until it does.
That’s how it felt when the Mavericks acquired Kyrie Irving at this year’s trade deadline. Irving’s trade demand from the Nets came out of nowhere.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers & Dallas Mavericks Updates
Even though people had speculated on his departure for some time, the Mavericks weren’t seen as the most popular destination for the mercurial point guard.
Could the Mavericks support him by bringing in Turner?