Indiana Pacers: 4 teams to watch on NBA Draft Night
By Luke Parrish
Which NBA teams could the Indiana Pacers pursue a trade with on draft night?
The 2021 NBA Draft begins Thursday night with the Indiana Pacers currently holding the 13th, 54th, and 60th overall picks. They have also been linked to a lot of early offseason rumors that may result in a blockbuster trade on draft night.
It is no secret that the Pacers have plenty of potential trade chips at their disposal if they wish to get a little ambitious this summer. Myles Turner is once again in the rumor mill during the offseason, a trend that dates back several years now. Domantas Sabonis, his frontcourt running mate, could also be the focal point of a big trade this offseason if the right offer is made.
Beyond the two centers, Indiana may consider trading Malcolm Brogdon or T.J. Warren at some point this summer as well, most likely in a deal for Ben Simmons. With the 2021 NBA Draft set to open up the floodgates, which teams should the Pacers watch closely this year?
Indiana has already been rumored to have an interest in trading up into the top 10 to land the prospect they want. That plan got a little trickier on Monday when the Memphis Grizzlies moves up to the 10th overall pick via trade with the Pelicans. Do the Pacers need to plan a larger leap than previously expected?
Here are the four teams the Pacers should consider trading with on draft night.