The Indiana Pacers could trade their star guard this offseason.
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo holds his fate in his hands this offseason by deciding if he will re-sign or not. If the Pacers star decides he wants out these could be some possible trades for the Pacers.
Last week I wrote about three trades I thought were too good to be true for Victor Oladipo. After finishing it and thinking for a couple of days, I asked myself what would some realistic options be? I personally don’t think Oladipo will say if he wants to leave or not this summer and force a trade. If he does, the Pacers will most likely get pennies on the dollar for the once All-NBA talent. Is the Paul George trade out there for Victor this time around? Probably not.
These three trades, however, could be good enough to help the blow of Victor Oladipo leaving the Pacers.
The Indiana Pacers trade Victor Oladipo to the Phoenix Suns
Pacers: Kelly Oubre Jr., Frank Kaminsky, 10th pick in 2020 NBA Draft
Suns: Victor Oladipo
At first glance, I can understand why Pacers fans would be upset with this trade. On paper, it doesn’t look sexy, but I think this would be a solid trade. Kelly Oubre Jr. is coming off the best season of his career where he averaged 18.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and two STOCKS (steals + blocks) a game. The 24-year-old exploded on the scene in Phoenix even though you could make the argument of “Good stats, bad team” with him. If the Pacers wanted to go with a bigger lineup he could be a major piece for that. Also, through the past 5 years, Oubre Jr. has similar win shares to our own T.J. Warren. Oubre Jr. is heading into a contract year next year as well.
Kaminsky has a team option for next season and the Suns would have to exercise that for this particular trade to happen. Kaminsky would provide a stretch 5 off the bench for the Pacers. Kaminsky averaged 9.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game all while having an effective field goal percentage of 51.6 percent. Kaminsky would provide solid bench minutes as the big and allow Goga Bitadze to develop a little bit more before throwing in major rotation minutes off the bench.
The Suns also throw in the 10th pick of the upcoming draft to sweeten the deal. The Pacers would get two very solid role players and a top 10 pick they can develop for the future of this team. This trade doesn’t blow your socks off, but it’s very solid in the least especially for a star that is trying to find their way back after a devastating injury.
Indiana Pacers trade Victor Oladipo for a rising star
Pacers: Caris LeVert, Rodions Kurucs, 19th pick in 2020 NBA Draft
Nets: Victor Oladipo
This trade would make sense for both teams on paper. Caris LeVert comes back to the team that originally drafted him and the Nets get the 3rd superstar they are looking for. If Oladipo does have to be traded this one of my favorite deals to be made.
LeVert has quietly improved every season he has been in the league and also has been a very solid player. Last year at the beginning of the Nets season, LeVert was considered to be the best player on that team. After a nasty leg injury sidelined for a good portion of the season, LeVert came back and had a decent season. LeVert however had a solid year this season and most notably led a Nets team full of walk-ons in the playoffs and showed out.
LeVert averaged 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game while shooting an effective field goal percentage of 48 percent. Caris LeVert is great at creating offense off the drive whether it be scoring or playmaking. This could be a possible star in the making.
Rodions Kurucs is a very solid prospect who plays the 4 off the bench for the Nets. He has seen playoff action in the past two seasons for the Nets. This season his averages fell as he ended up playing less. Kurucs is an interesting prospect who could be a solid wing coming off the bench. His game sort of reminds me a little of a poor man’s Brandon Clarke.
The Nets also throw in the 19th pick in the 2020 Draft which originally was owned by the 76ers. The Pacers getting a potential star and a shot at developing two role players would be a win in my book if we have to get rid of Oladipo.
Indiana Pacers send Victor Oladipo to Dallas
Pacers: Tim Hardaway Jr., 18th pick in 2020 NBA Draft
Mavericks: Victor Oladipo
If you’re a Mavs fan this one has you excited but for Pacers fans, it may look awful. I’m here to tell you it wouldn’t be all that bad if this trade happened. Any trade that we lose Oladipo in is going to hurt us in our core.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is an explosive scorer and he proved that this year in the playoffs. He averaged 17 points, 3.5 rebounds per game all while shooting an effective field goal percentage of 51 percent. He would help with the offense you’d be losing with Oladipo and in a modern offense, he would get plenty of opportunities to score. Especially with Domantas Sabonis on the floor. He could either start at the 2-guard or come off the bench and be a big-time scorer.
Hardaway would be on a player option for next season so if it didn’t work with him you aren’t stuck with him years down the line. The Pacers would also acquire the 18th pick in the draft which is loaded with potentially really good role players. The Pacers could use a first-round pick after trading theirs away in the Malcolm Brogdon deal.