Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

For the Pacers, this depends on what their short-term goals are. After all, this small market team usually avoids future-focused trades.

The Pacers are perennially in win-now mode, even if it sometimes keeps them on the mediocrity treadmill. If thats still their modus operandi, they won’t like this deal.

The Pacers would do better tp keep Turner. On the other hand, if this organization is finally willing to look to the future, they should be interested here. 

After all, Williams is significantly younger than Turner. Meanwhile, two unprotected first-round picks are pivotal for a rebuilding team.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Myles Turner, Boston Celtics & Indiana Pacers Updates 

Finally, the Pacers could likely get another nice return for Derrick White at next year’s trade deadline. 

Should the Celtics give so much up for Turner?