Indiana Pacers Receive: F Davis Bertans, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 10 – DAL) 

Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

The Mavericks may be facing a tense summer. On the other hand, they’re in an enviable position compared to some teams around the league. 

After all, the Mavericks have their franchise player. That’s the first step towards building a contender. After that, it’s about finding the right supporting pieces. 

If it doesn’t work out? You trade the franchise player. Obviously, that’s nobody’s preferred outcome. Still, it’s hard to even fathom the return the Mavericks would get for Doncic. 

Meanwhile, the Pacers are in a similar position. This organization feels that they’ve got a franchise-caliber player.

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To be sure, Tyrese Haliburton has every opportunity to be that guy. 

Should the Pacers really pair him with a rookie?