Pacers to chase Raptors’ OG Anunoby?
NBA Analytics NetworkThe Indiana Pacers have slowly but surely started to rebuild in the right way. Adding a se…
The Indiana Pacers have slowly but surely started to rebuild in the right way. Adding a seriously talented prospect in Benedict Mathurin who has been solid throughout his rookie year, re-signing Myles Turner to a long-term deal, finding their NBA All-Star point guard in Tyrese Haliburton and piling up future draft capital.
During the NBA trade deadline, they attempted to add another solidified piece to Toronto’s OG Anunoby. But the Raptors didn’t budge. However, those talks may not be finalized yet, as an NBA executive told NBA Analysis Network.
“The Pacers made a huge offer to the Raptors for Anunoby before the trade deadline. Those talks are expected to be reviewed in the off-season. Tyrese Haliburton really pushed Indiana to emulate the former IU standout.
Not only would Anunoby add an elite defenseman to the picture for Indiana, but he’s amped up his offensive play to a great extent and has become a serious threat with the basketball in his hands. A young striker with the ability to become one of the better two-way players in the league. That’s exactly what the Pacers could use.
Anunoby averaged 16.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game over the season this year. He has shot 47.8% from the field and can stretch the floor from all facets on both sides of the ball. Anunoby remains only 25 years old and for what the Pacers are building, he is the ideal player for the rebuild.
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A player who has already proven his worth, but has not necessarily reached his peak years. Anunoby has gotten better every year since she joined the NBA. Pairing him with Haliburton, Mathurin, Turner and possibly other pieces as they will more than likely have a lottery pick. Indiana could be in a very good spot in the East next season.
They have more work to do until they become a serious threat in the Eastern Conference. However, this would be a very nice step in the right direction for Rick Carlisle’s group.
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The Pacers have more than enough cap space to fit Anunoby and others. Especially if they decide to part ways with Buddy Hield in the off-season via trade or release.
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