It’s the moment NBA fans have been waiting for.
It’s TRADE RUMOR SZN! And this one involves the Indiana Pacers, a mediocre team that has some talent but needs to shake things up.
Per The Athletic, “Multiple sources said that the Pacers are receptive in trade dialogue with rival teams centered on potentially moving guard Caris LeVert and either two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis or center Myles Turner.”
Exciting stuff! Any of those players would be an intriguing add to a contender, and trading all three would lead to quite the rebuild in Indiana. So what did Twitter come up with this time using Trade Machines (including ESPN’s)? Here’s a roundup:
1
All three to the Blazers!
This would be a hilarious trade so the Blazers and Pacers should absolutely do it. (via @DisneyAlexMax) pic.twitter.com/agT8EdaN5U
— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) December 7, 2021
You know what? This is kind of amazing and I want it to happen.
2
Turner to New York
With the news of the Pacers finally rebuilding, I propose this trade;
NYK recieve:
TurnerIND recieve:
Noel
Knox
CHA 1st '22ndKnicks get the stretch big they wanted, giving them versatility at the 5, trading away Knox who may be salvaged, Noel who can be a backup & a late 1st pic.twitter.com/hFKqZfQSqh
— TheBenchWarmer🏀 (@BenchWarmerPost) December 7, 2021
I think the Pacers hang up on the Knicks here, although it’d be fun to see him and Mitchell Robinson on the floor together.
3
A monster three-way deal involving the Kings and Nuggets
with the news of the pacers moving to a rebuild, i think this is a good trade for all sides: pic.twitter.com/zW8fT36DCV
— Kyletheog_15 (@Kyletheog_15) December 7, 2021
LeVert to the Nuggets is cool, and I’d like to see Sabonis without Turner around. Also: Bol Bol trade!
4
Turner to the Mavs
It would be weird if you guys denied this trade @Pacers pic.twitter.com/SOHHZ39KFX
— Adam (@adamweiss00) December 1, 2021
I don’t love the return here for the Pacers. Sorry.
5
Turner to the Bucks
seen this trade a lot. dont know if the pacers do it or if the bucks would want to give up brook. but is this a W or L? pic.twitter.com/GvXJ7VGdQk
— 𝙆𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙧🎄 (@SplashCracka) December 5, 2021
Replacing Brook Lopez with Turner? WHEW. Do it, Milwaukee.
6
A Mavs and Nets three-way deal
Interesting 3 way mock trade I created with the @BrooklynNets @Pacers and @dallasmavs #NBA #NBATwitter pic.twitter.com/DFW7mTm4vH
— #TimeToHunt🐱SZN 17-4-3🏒 (@NyyFanSince97) December 7, 2021
I’m burying the lede here — that’s a Kyrie Irving to Milwaukee trade, which is a bigger deal. But this is fun as heck.
7
Warriors and Sixers get involved with a ... BEN SIMMONS TRADE
This is the trade @Pacers pic.twitter.com/42jeXp4Xr2
— Caleb Rosenblum (@caleb_rosenblum) December 7, 2021
Please please please let this one happen Not only do the Sixers get LeVert and T.J. Warren but Simmons goes to the Pacers and Sabonis is a Warrior (!!!).
8
Sabonis and LeVert to Philly
Pacers receive: Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey
76ers receive: Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert
Who says no? pic.twitter.com/HqJkVHTr6p
— NBA Trades (@NBAtradez) December 7, 2021
This is … less of a good trade. Also Sabonis AND Joel Embiid together? Nope.
9
Sabonis to the Supers
Pacers receive: Thaddeus Young, Lonnie Walker IV, Devin Vassell, Tre Jones, 2022 First Round Pick, 2024 First Round Pick
Spurs receive: Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/pFYDi3E56O
— NBA Trades (@NBAtradez) December 7, 2021
Not bad, but there are better deals out there.
10
Sabonis to the Kings
3 team trade centered around Sabonis, Fox, and Simmons. Sixers would likely also have to get a pick. I’d love to see the Pacers keep Turner and have a dynamic lineup of Brogdon, Duarte, Simmons and Myles. Kings break up the 3 guard problem and add a playmaking big pic.twitter.com/mRip2RbuHJ
— Walter (@HoosierWalter) December 7, 2021
De’Aaron Fox to the Sixers and Simmons to Indiana! This one is super fun.
11
Sabonis to the Kings
Talking with NBA people to gauge value on Domas, this is prob the realistic trade I’d do. Kings get a T50 player who can score in the post, run DHOs, some short roll playmaking. Defense would still be bad though.
Pacers get a scoring F/W, and perhaps can move Barnes to 3rd team pic.twitter.com/4uKcKI88Wm
— LHG (@BlockedByBamba) December 7, 2021
Not the best of returns, but it’s OK!
12
LeVert to the Cavs
Pacers receive: Cedi Osman, Isaac Okoro
Cavs receive: Caris LeVert
Who says no? pic.twitter.com/metAJQr6hz
— NBA Trades (@NBAtradez) December 7, 2021
I am all for this. Cleveland is fun and would be more fun with him.
13
Sabonis to the Blazers
This is my trade offer. I would ask a pick from the trail blazers on top of it. #GoldBlooded #Pacers pic.twitter.com/JJcU5Tnv0g
— Zach 🇨🇿 (10-16) (@hellopacers) November 30, 2021
A great idea for the Blazers who need it.
