One NBA writer is proposing that the Indiana Pacers acquire Christian Wood and Payton Pritchard in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets:
Dallas Mavericks Receive: Buddy Hield, Robert Williams
Boston Celtics Receive: Kevin Porter Jr., 2028 Second-Round Pick (MIA via DAL)
Indiana Pacers Receive: Christian Wood, Payton Pritchard
Houston Rockets Receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Josh Green
“Though Wood has not been signed yet, he is a talented big man with 3PT shooting ability,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “He would be a solid player to add to the Pacers and would make a dynamic frontcourt with Myles Turner. This past season, Wood averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 37.6% from 3PT range.
“The other piece of this deal involves Pritchard. The point guard would likely serve as a backup to Tyrese Haliburton, but even that would be more opportunity than he has been offered on the Celtics. Pritchard is a quality 3PT shooter, and could potentially showcase his abilities in a bigger role.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Christian Wood, Payton Pritchard, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers Updates
Wood appeared in 67 games for the Mavericks last season. He averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 51.5% from the field, 37.6% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free-throw line.
The 27-year-old Wood has career NBA averages of 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists with the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Rockets and Mavericks.
Pritchard, meanwhile, appeared in 48 games during the 2022-23 regular season. He averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 41.2% from the floor, 36.4% from 3 and 75.0% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Christian Wood, Payton Pritchard, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers Updates
Boston drafted Pritchard with the 26th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Oregon. The guard has career NBA averages of 6.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Pritchard signed a four-year, $10.5 million rookie scale contract with Boston. He will make $4.0 million next season.
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