To me, the Pacers have always been a fit and a way to get another team to buy into the crop of players people most want gone here. At the same time, have to manage expectations when claiming our players our bad, but we can willy nilly trade them for better players. Either a young asset (Green/Hardy) are included or picks, but need to insert them into whatever proposal to make it worth our time to discuss.
I think Turner and McConnell are obtainable. It would look something like the below:
IND gives up Turner, McConnell, and Theis
DAL gives up THJ, Powell, Green, and two 2nd rounders (sub 1st if need be)
Dallas solidifies the rotation and significantly improves the starting lineup and 3rd ball handler/facilitator role. Bonus backup center to bolster rebounding and depth, but more to make salaries work.
Luka/Dinwiddie/DFS/Wood/Turner
Pacers do it to obtain draft capital and an expiring in Powell but have to take on THJ which might be palatable with Carlisle on his side. There are other scenarios involving Hield, too.
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