Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

This would be off-brand for the Pacers. Typically, this organization likes to stay competitive.

Why are they moving their second-best player? Well, their best player is Tyrese Haliburton. Bennedict Mathurin flashed plenty of upside as a rookie as well.

Outside of Turner, the most important players in this core are young. If the Pacers play their cards right, they could build an incredibly bright future here.

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On the other hand, there is also the potential to fade into mediocrity. Here, they’re avoiding that fate. 

What will Indiana do with this pick? Who knows. Prospects like Taylor Hendricks, Gradey Dick and Nick Smith Jr. should all be available, and would all complement Haliburton in different ways. 

Should the Mavericks pass on the opportunity to draft one of those players?