Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers trade could change both franchises

We continue to have little insight into how contract extension talks are going between the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner. They could be close, but they could also be miles apart. And if they are still extremely far apart, the Pacers will need to have a contingency plan for what to do ahead of the trade deadline.

Recent reports from @AmicoHoops indicate that many sources around the NBA expect the Pacers to hold on to Myles Turner through the deadline. If this is the case, the Pacers have understand or feel they have a good chance to hold onto Myles.

But one NBA location that has always been brought up in Myles Turner trade rumors is the Dallas Mavericks. And it makes sense, it would be Myles headed back home where his family lives and where he went to school.

Additionally, Luka needs help with a Dallas franchise that just can’t seem to get any good pieces to surround Luka with. They may be looking to make a big move quick in order to communicate to Luka that they are wanting to win and maximize his prime years in Dallas. If so, there is possibly a trade that could be on the backburner for the Pacers if the extension talks go south.

A trade that returns significant draft capital to the Pacers

While keeping Turner may be in the Pacers best interest, depending on extension talks, that simply may not be an option. Looking towards the Mavericks may be a great way to create a win-win trade scenario. The trade would be similar to the following:

The Pacers would be bringing back a rotation level forward that, while isn’t a game-changing player, can play quality minutes in the NBA, as well as a first round pick, a swap, and a second round pick. That would likely be enough to get the job done for a Myles Turner trade.

In return, the Mavericks get a quality starter, an elite defensive player, and a fifth piece to go alongside Doncic, Dinwiddie, Wood, and company. While the draft cost may be high, the Mavericks are going to have to spend in order to keep quality talent around Luka during his tenure in Dallas.

Whether Dallas does this deal depends on one thing…Luka.

I believe that the Pacers would likely jump on a deal like this if contract extension talks were to break down between the two sides, but Dallas is a bit more of a complicated situation. Recent reports have seemed to indicate the Luka may be having some amount of say when it comes to personnel decisions in the organization.

If that is the case, the Mavericks might be at the mercy of what Luka actually wants the franchise to do. And it is precisely in those situations that the Pacers would need to jump on the desperation of another franchise.

Myles Turner would likely fit near perfectly next to Luka Doncic. He would make up for Luka’s lack of defensive ability (or effort depending on who you ask), as well as space the floor on offense for Luka to do what Luka does. Of course, Turner also fits near perfectly with Haliburton as well, which is why the Pacers should try the best they can to negotiate an extension that works for both parties.