Ridiculous Indiana Pacers trade proposals: New Years Edition
By Joe Lyon
4 The Pacers get a struggling forward from the Big Apple
Obi Toppin has recently been linked to the Indiana Pacers. So what might it take to get him to the Indiana Pacers? NBA analysis network proposed the following:
This one is certainly better than the last one. At least the Pacers get back a player with decent upside. However, the cost is steep and we would have to give up both a former first-round pick as well as our own 2023 first-round pick (which could be decent). This trade could be improved by giving up Boston’s first-round pick, which will likely almost be a second-round pick.
Ridiculous Trade Meter: 25% (it’s not half bad)
3. Unhappy superstar comes to Indiana in return for literally everything the Pacers can give.
This might be the worst trade of the lot. Zach Lavine is a great player, don’t get me wrong. But Zach Lavine is not worth the following of a proposed trade package:
This might be the worst trade you will find on the internet. The Pacers would get Zach Lavine, which is a great addition. In return, they give up the current 3 point champion in the NBA, a solid backup point guard, two first round picks, and a first round pick swap.
If there was a surefire way to kill the rebuild, this might be it.
Ridiculous Trade Meter: 100% ridiculous (this is literally horrible)