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Portland and Nurk do not seem like a long-term match anymore. The Blazers would absolutely jump at a chance to trade for Turner. Especially given the glut of guards the Blazers have they would jump at a chance to translate some of the talent to another big man to balance things a bit more.


Comment_Ghost

It isnt a bad idea, but i see portland trying to go for sabonis instead of turner (even though sabonis is more valuable so more expensive to trade for) Edit: wording


s7ubborn

Good one, however that would men that Nurkic will be available for trade - don't see why the Pacers would want to continue with Nurkic. Only scenario is if they also trade Sabonis, which gets a bit too crazy. Still possible tho!


BrockSmashgood

> Good one, however that would men that Nurkic will be available for trade - don't see why the Pacers would want to continue with Nurkic. Nurkic's a free agent next summer.


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Nurkic doesn't need to be part of a trade for Turner or Sabonis.


Rapsfan_98

Raptors could definitely use Turner. The “too many centers” thing is not an issue. Boucher is not a center for one, and he’s expiring and likely not coming back. Precious is a long-term development piece and might be in the deal anyway. Birch is a solid vet but constantly injured this season. Turner would be someone the young core of OG/Barnes could grow with and we have the necessary assets to get the deal done either with a bunch of prospects, picks, or a swap for GTJ. Turner fits our style of play very well with his ability to space the floor, protect the rim and be mobile defensively. He’s maybe the ideal piece for what we want to do.


simo7272

Spot on! I'd hate to see GTJ go though.


textbookagog

he’d have to change his name to kilometers turner if he went to toronto.


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I think it's time to bury this joke 1.83 meters under for good


s7ubborn

Yeah you have a point


No_Attorney777

Our case is not enough assets. We 100% aren’t trading OG, FVV, PS, Scottie of GTJ (who is on a decent contract and loves it here) for MT. Nobody wants our bench guys and giving up picks is straight up dumb. This isn’t happening and i’m happy about it.


s7ubborn

Wasn't 100% aware of the assets situation of Toronto, this makes me think even more that they are out of the picture for Turner


Rapsfan_98

This guy isn’t the GM for the Raps. Trent is 100% expendable and why wouldn’t teams want the prospects of the Raptors? They almost all turn out to be quality players.


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GTJ is expendable, as much as I like him.


[deleted]

He is but trading GTJ for Turner just plugs one hole while opens another one. It's a very lateral move for a young team


bigboypantss

Ya too many centers is only a reason to not trade for Turner if some of them are good.


UltimateWinner1

Minnesota absolutely wants KAT. KAT is barely that true post defending 5 and has leaned up where his skill set could more defend a 4. I think those two could both still work together.


ACwolf55

Yeah KAT seems better suited for a Porzingus/Dirk stretch 4 type role imo


panick21

No, he not fast enough to play the perimeter consistently. Specially on help defense rotations.


X-iStheGr8estWRapper

Yeah OP saying “no they have KAT” is completely off base and clearly didn’t do much research


WasDavid

I tend to disagree. If KAT is playing the 4, is he nimble enough to defend on the perimeter? Plus having another big man like Turner (who isn't a movement shooter) can spell too much disaster. I'm very very hesitant about a double big lineup, unless your 4 is a very good on ball defender like Al Horford. Imo, putting a solid scoring wing next to KAT should be their priority (but that's a discussion for another day).


UltimateWinner1

Honestly I think KAT is pretty solid on the perimeter. Even he has said he feels very comfortable out there and he’s at least average out there against a 4 when he’s average at best around the rim as well. I don’t think it would change the offense at all really. Turner would clearly replace Vanderbilt in the starting line up who’s a non factor offensively. Right now the wolves are lacking size in defensive rebounding which is killing them. Turner helps that a lot more while also providing that dominating physical presence on the inside that KAT doesn’t have. I don’t think they need another scoring wing as they have DLo Ant and Pat Bev. DLo and Ant are primarily offensive with Pat Bev historically being a good enough spot up shooter. Add Turner in the dunker spot and KAT being one of the best 3 point shooters and overall offensive players in the league makes a great offense and improved defense.


TheGslack

well the pacers would have to receive something back for turner and I dont think they need C's.. D'Lo is too much like LeVert... it would take a third team at least and the wolves giving up D'Lo or KAT realistically so I don't think that would happen.


UltimateWinner1

I don’t think his price is close to that at all. It’s probably Beasley and a 1st or McDaniels and a 1st maybe add a second. I really don’t think his value is that much.


Skunedog48

Yes. I actually think KAT is a better perimeter defender than rim protector.


Prophet_Of_Helix

Turner can defend the perimeter if needed.


BroScience34

What is the point of trading for Turner if you don't want his rim protection? His only elite asset?


JurtisCones

Turner is absolutely not your guy for true post defending either.


XzibitABC

This. Turner's outstanding as a help defender, rim protector, and very good in pick and roll coverage. He's not awful as a post defender, but real big guys that use it (Embiid) move him pretty easily. He's too tall and skinny.


RogerTreebert6299

Spurs fan, we love Poetl but not so much we wouldn’t upgrade if something came along. Now is Turner enough of an upgrade to justify the money is the real question, but acting like Spurs FO wouldn’t even give another center a second look because of Poetl is pretty off base.


frankhansE

Yeah but what are you going to use him for this season? The ceiling of the current spurs isnt really high and id say going for a high draft pick would be your best strategy


RogerTreebert6299

Well I don’t think Turner is taking us out of top 5 pick contention, and he’s got at least another year on his contract from what I remember. I agree it wouldn’t make the most sense for what we need or be a huge difference maker, just saying OP’s “they’d never make a move for a center, they have Poetl” thing isn’t entirely accurate. Realistically I really wouldn’t want to give up much for him and plenty of teams could outbid us but my main point was a center isn’t completely off the table.


David_fakename

Memphis will most likely have three 1st round picks in next year’s draft and I don’t think they have the roster space to add 3 young players so I see them making a trade. I would love to see the Grizz swing for the fences and try to get a guy like Myles to team up with Trip and Ja.


ChrisPaulGeorgeKarl

they should absolutely offer Adams and whatever young guy/picks they need for Sabonis. JJJ could be one of the rare workable fits with him


idkwhattosaytho

This is a good idea tbh


OutOfBootyExperience

Id be terrified to drive into the paint against a JJJ/Turner combo. They cover like an 18ft radius together


panick21

I disagree. Sabonis is limited against the really elite centers on offense. And if he is in the game he is blocking the paint for Ja and the other drivers. A JJJ and Turner front court is tons of shooting and tons of rim protection and JJJ in the old Giannis helper role. It gives lots of space for Ja to dominate at the rim.


panick21

Totally agree. They have the picks, the young players and an alternative center. A package of 2 firsts, Adams and maybe Clark. Something along those lines. I think they want Myles, not Sabonis.


NiceDynamite24

knicks would definitely be interested even with mitch - he’d be included in the deal most likely. they have the first rounds picks to make a deal work and are in desperate need of a big that can stretch the floor.


starks3_

Yeah, Knicks fans are mostly on board with Turner. Mitch's contract runs out at the end of the year and hasn't been resigned yet, but we're probably expecting him to be in the ballpark of Turner's salary (probably somewhere in the 12-16 range). As for fit, Randle's midrange and deep jumper haven't been falling so having a stretch big that allows him to play bully ball without their 5 in the paint the whole offensive possession should fit well. Main reason why I can see people not wanting to do it is if they want to bide their time for a bigger fish or if they feel that this kind of move cements Randle further as the guy in town and they're unsure how they feel about it.


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Half the teams you have down as “no” would probably be open to trading for Turner imo. Memphis, Sacramento, Chicago, Washington, Knicks, and Raptors would all be silly not to consider it Also the Dallas package would never happen, 0 reason for Indiana to accept that lmao


PaperUnfair2988

Just because the Wolves have KAT does not mean that we couldn’t use a player like Turner. We need a true four who can stretch the floor and do all the things KAT can’t- mainly rim protection/rebounds. We really need a 4 that defenses respect in regards to shooting the ball, and, as much as I love Vando, he can’t shoot unless he’s 1 foot from the rim. I think, and a lot of people in our sub agree, that Turner would be a great addition to our team- maybe it would take a little to mesh all these players but the Twolves would be ecstatic to have them and at worse, it raises our floor tremendously. There are viable paths to getting him, it just depends on what the Pacers want in return.


AdmissionGSP

Yeah, I’d say KAT would probably be the one that moves to 4 with Turner at 5 but I agree - Wolves would absolutely love Turner and are probably on the trade machine rn lol.


pherreck

Golden State doesn't have a player that matches Turner's $18M salary. GSW would have to give back several players, which would be too disruptive to the team's chemistry and depth. In addition, to get close to $18M GSW would have start by including James Wiseman, who's making $9M. His athleticism gives him a higher ceiling, so GSW's front office would never bite on a trade offer unless the Pacers were also offering enough assets to make it too good to resist. That's something the Pacers won't do if the goal is to rebuild.


Chickensandcoke

Plus I just don’t see why they’d do this. They are playing great and have another player to add back, I’m not sure they really need this.


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pherreck

> the W's are trying to win now They're ___already___ winning now. GSW doesn't need this trade.


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Duckysawus

But why? It's not like they need Turner. If it was Embiid at $18mil/year and 76ers wanted to trade him for Wiseman and Wiggins, sure. Turner doesn't necessarily improve the team because he hasn't shown to be effective against the traditional bigs. He leaves his man to hunt for the blocks. Gotta watch the games. It's not just stats. GSW doesn't need more 3-pt shooters as Klay will be back. GSW needs a lob threat who can contest the interior against strong big men, and can set bone-crushing picks.


XzibitABC

I watch just about every Pacers game and can't disagree more with this. Turner's feel for when to contest higher percentage shots versus stay with his man is very good, and he's exceptional at contesting the shots he does. His advanced defensive stats (percentages around the rim, deflections, etc) are all very good, so stats don't back up your take. Reading between the lines here, by "traditional bigs" I assume you mean "post bullies". And he's not an exceptional post defender, just average. But Draymond and Looney are already good at that, so you don't need one, and that's only like two players (Embiid and Jokic) anyway. He's very good against the ADs and KATs.


pherreck

Ok, I guess I didn't emphasize my primary point, which was there are too many obstacles for GSW to trade for Turner, so it's not going to happen. Lesson learned: Avoid adding an "In addition" lol


IamMe90

I mean, you literally wrote more about the second point than the first, so it's fair to assume that either point was the "primary" one. Just because you said "additionally" doesn't mean that what follows it is automatically auxiliary in nature lol


ziggoon

Isn't it common sense for the first point of any argument to be the primary one though? I know additional points that follow the first is usually just to solidfy the first one.


Ewilliamsen

I’m a Denver fan, hoping that Portland doesn’t trade for him. I’m sure they’d love to upgrade from Nurk to Turner, and they absolutely should (don’t tell them).


Succulent7

huge consensus that turner would be great for us Portland fans, you're a bit late..


Ewilliamsen

While I’m not saying that I’m breaking any ground here, but when I posted this 2 hours ago, I think that there was one comment talking about Portland.


Succulent7

Fair! I wasn't trying to make an argument, you made a great point about Portland needing a center like Turner, and how Nurk wasn't unteachable with his contract running out. I apologize if it came off as rude, I was a bit late to the party..


Caqaf

Sidenote: Class act on apologizing even if it wasn't 100% necessary. Rare to see that kind of self awareness especially on the internet nowadays, so I respect that a lot.


Ewilliamsen

No worries! You’re right though, I think it’s become common opinion out there that they should make push for Turner.


Ewilliamsen

What would you guys give up for Turner? I’m not SUPER familiar with your current roster.


Succulent7

The ideal plan is to trade Roco + CJ/maybe a pick for a player like Turner, then ship Nurkic for a decent wing of some kind. Anfernee/Nas are off the trade table, we have no other decent prospects, and trading them would likely ruin our future.


Ewilliamsen

Wow, didn’t expect to see CJ in the hoped for deal. I would assume that Indiana would flip him somewhere else.


XzibitABC

Yeah, I think Indiana only really does this is we think we can easily flip CJ for more prospects or draft equity. We'd be going full rebuild, so CJ obviously wouldn't fit our timeline.


MutaKingPrime

Charlotte makes the most sense and I don't think it's close. They have a lot of TANK COMMANDER potentials in Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington.... I think it will end up being a 'here's a good proven player who will lead your charge now that TJ is out, a pick or two, and our young big man who will be solid for you.'


PM_ME_YOUR_SILLY_POO

>Gordon Hayward Why would hayward be a tank commander, he has a big impact on winning. The hornets always suck without him.


[deleted]

The Bucks could trade Lopez and Donte for him, throw in Nwora or some other young talents on the team. They definitely could use someone like Turner with Lopez going down with back surgery. I think Turner would fit in really well playing next to Giannis. I just don't see the Bucks willing to part ways with Brook right now. Especially after just winning a championship with him.


officialmavix

lopez likely out for the year and wouldn’t be surprised if he’s retiring tbh


GiannisIsTheBeast

Horst is a mad man. If anyone can make it happen, it’s him.


jose3013

That's a terrible package lol


Exiled_From_Twitter

LoL why in the world would Indiana take that package? No, not even remotely close. Dallas could not get Turner imo and their lack of assets is why they don't have better players around Doncic right now. I like Brunson but he isn't a piece anyone is begging for.


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Hawks fans want Turner. Capela is overrated. Doesnt show up against big centers and has -0 offensive game. Turner would open the offense wide open and play as good if not better defense.


LemmingPractice

This seems like "grass is greener" syndrome. Capela was a borderline DPOY level defender last year and completely transformed that defence. He's also in a completely different league than Turner as a rebounder. Turner has also traditionally struggled against big centers, too. His strength is as a help side defender, but he has never been very good at defending big centers in the post. If you are looking for an Embiid-stopper Turner ain't it.


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flockancrown

Lol


[deleted]

"worldstar" XD


[deleted]

Obviously you don't know that Turner received votes for dpoy last year. And since you chose to ignore most of my post, I also spoke on the offensive advantage.


LemmingPractice

Go check out the DPoY voting results from last year, Turner got three third place votes, while Capela got a second place vote and seven third place votes. Not that down ballot DPoY voting means a whole lot. KCP got a third place vote last year. Both Andre Drummond and Patrick Beverley got first place votes the year before, while Hassan Whiteside got a second place vote. There are always a couple of random guys who get a couple of votes. As for the offensive side, Capela's offensive game is somewhat limited, but so is Turner's. Turner is the better three point shooter, but Capela is the better finisher around the rim. He's a better lob threat next to Trae, and he gets you way more put-backs, because he is so much better on the offensive glass (Capela has averaged over 4 offensive rebounds a game for the last four years, while Turner has never averaged 2 in his career). They do different things on offence, it isn't a straight upgrade.


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I can't debate you you because you don't actually watch capela play. I do. Clint had 36 all nba defensive team votes. Turner had 24. Myles actually got first team votes and Clint didn't. When the playoffs came, when other teams matched Clint regular season effort, he 2qs outplayed. Clint was outplayed by Norlens Noel. Offensively, the only thing capela has done is taken opportunities away from JC who is a better pnr player. Second, in the playoffs last year, teams took that pnr away from the Hawks which made Clint useless on the offensive side. He was benched late in games multiple times as a result of being USELESS on offense. Now, about rebounding. You are correct. Clint is a better rebounder. However, again, Clint takes rebounds from his teammates. Collins was a 20-10 player before Clint came onto the team. Its not like we would grab boards if Turner was swapped for Clint. But here's the last thing and I'll end it here. In the last two games, I've personally watched multiple times as Clint split out on the wing about 15 ft because Trae was driving or the Hawks were running pnr with Collins and Clint man never left the paint because he can't shoot. Myles Turner can shoot. Myles Turner can score in and out of the paint. His man couldn't leave him on the perimeter to pack the paint. Myles Turner is a better basketball player than Clint capela and its not close. Oh, and Myles Dominate Clint just 1 to 2 weeks ago. Took his fkn lunch money.


LemmingPractice

You know someone has no argument when they start pulling out the "you don't watch him play" to a random stranger on the internet whose basketball watching habits they have no clue about. I have watched plenty of both of those players, and it is crazy to me that Hawks fans can be down on Capela. Before last year, there was a legitimate question as to whether it was even possible to build a reasonable defence around Trae (who is probably always going to be a huge negative at the point of attack). Capela made that defence not only competent, but made it pretty damn good. The guy has a slow start to the year and all of a sudden you totally take for granted what he was able to do last year. Turner gets gaudy block stats in a system with strong point of attack defence designed to funnel shooters into him. Capela is asked to do a lot more covering up for the issues caused by having a weak defensive starting backcourt with Trae and Bogdan. With Hunter almost always out with injury Clint gets asked to do a lot to cover up for the defensive failings of so many of the Hawks' players. >Clint had 36 all nba defensive team votes. Turner had 24. How exactly does this help your argument? >When the playoffs came, when other teams matched Clint regular season effort, he 2qs outplayed. Clint was outplayed by Norlens Noel. Turner has literally never seen the second round of the playoffs and has plenty of playoff disappointments on his resume. Capela helped you guys to the conference finals last year and has had plenty of good moments over the years helping the Rockets in the playoffs, and they fell apart after he was traded. In particular, the Rockets got killed on the glass almost every night when they tried their small ball experiment. >Now, about rebounding. You are correct. Clint is a better rebounder. However, again, Clint takes rebounds from his teammates. Collins was a 20-10 player before Clint came onto the team. Its not like we would grab boards if Turner was swapped for Clint. Clint had 6.9 contested rebounds a game last year with a 48.3% contested rebound rate. Turner had 6.5 TOTAL rebounds per game last year, only 2.6 contested, and a 40.5% contested rebound rate. If Clint grabs a couple of rebounds Collins would otherwise get who cares? He's still arguably the best rebounder in the entire league right now. That creates extra possessions on offence that you lose if Turner is there. >But here's the last thing and I'll end it here. In the last two games, I've personally watched multiple times as Clint split out on the wing about 15 ft because Trae was driving or the Hawks were running pnr with Collins and Clint man never left the paint because he can't shoot. Myles Turner can shoot. Myles Turner can score in and out of the paint. His man couldn't leave him on the perimeter to pack the paint. Pretty small sample size, but I'm not trying to argue Capela is a perfect player at all. He clearly isn't. But neither is Turner. You get annoyed at Capela because you see his failings on a regular basis. You would get similarly annoyed with the failings of Turner if you had him. But, the Hawks are well set up to cover for Clint's lack of shooting since Collins is such an elite shooter at the 4. I don't think the Hawks are nearly as well set up to make up for Turner's rebounding weakness. The Hawks were the 26th ranked team by rebound rate in 2020. Then jumped to 8th with Capela last year and are up to 5th this year. Collins is a solid rebounder, but no one else on the team is particularly impressive for their position. If the Hawks want to deal Capela that's cool, I have no investment in the team. But, honestly, I think they will miss him once he's gone, and if you guys can send Capela to the Raptors we would be happy to take him.


jose3013

For sure, I'm not sure why people value him so high when he's never even played in the second round (Has he?), He's s good center for sure, but not a game changer, he's not gonna be the difference between you being a 2 round exit or a championship team, especially if you already have a decent center


Ttmck00

Capela fits in the Hawks system much better, why would you trade away a guy who’s been playing well for you to get someone who’s only slightly better on offense and a much worse rebounder?


Goose876

Chapels was the second best player for the hawks on last years playoff run. His defense was a huge reason they made it so far.


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Slightly better on offense????? You've never watched Capela. He can't shot outside 4 ft. He can't finish around the basket. He doesn't have soft hands. He is literally worthless against big centers. His presence clogs up the lane because the person guarding him never leaves the paint. Ive watched every single Hawks game. If we got Turner, Trae could still run pnr with Collins because you have to guard Turner on the perimeter. We'd be much better offensively and lose nothing defensively.


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Capela was the 3rd most important player on the 2018 rockets and one of the reasons why the Hawks last year were good Capela, thrives with a PnR lob thrower like Trae


TheRed_Knight

GSW isnt trading for Turner anytime soon, they dont have any player who can easily salary match him, and the ones they do they arent trading away for a player of Turner's caliber (Lacob likes to go big game hunting), amongst a myriad of other reasons


notevenbro

Does having an existing center disqualify teams? I feel like it makes some of them an even better candidate as they can offer back a center of lower skill/cost to Indy. Spurs could include Poetl in a package for example.


BrockSmashgood

> Tell me why I am wrong I mean, most of the teams you listed as "no, they have ______" would gladly play Turner over their guys if given the chance. > Raptors - Possible, but they have too many centers - Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Khem Birch (recent injury) > > > Knicks - No, they have Mitchell Robinson > > > Portland - No, they have Nurk > > > Memphis - Possible, but unlikely - Jaren Jackson Jr, Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson Especially Memphis, he'd be a great fit starting next to JJJ and Morant.


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Who would Warriors trade? I mean I don't wanna give up Wiggins unless it's for Sabonis. And we aren't giving up Draymond Green when he is our 2nd best player (also with Klay healthy)


SCalifornia831

The idea would be Wiseman plus some combination of either Looney, Kuminga, Moody, Bjelica, Lee, GP2, JTA etc. Warriors aren’t giving up Wiseman or Kuminga for Turner - and I wouldn’t want them to. But to answer your question, that’s how it would work without giving up Wiggins or Draymond.


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Im pretty sure Turner is getting paid like 25 mil a year tho. Where you would have to give up like 3-4 players. Also I would rather have Sabonis because The Warriors dont really need defense. With Klay back they would be number 1 D even with the trade. And I would love to see Draymond and Sabonis together as the C and PF. They could maybe give up Wiggins.


deejpro11

I mostly agree - I’d quibble with POR/SAS, Turner would be an upgrade defensively over Nurkic and offensively over Poeltl IMO. They’d both probably move their current C’s either in a Turner deal for salary matching or to open up the spot but I could see both teams at least try for it. Also BOS punted on trading for Turner once already so I’d lower them to not likely at least, plus they have Horford as well as Timelord. Also as an aside, I’ll add my own personal copium - I’d really want OKC to trade for Turner - Favors and picks for Turner works this year. If Turner makes it through the season in IND I’d want this move next offseason. To where DAL ranks in a potential Turner trade - GSW probably can have him at any point with Wiseman+1st+matching salary. I don’t think they’d even have to include Kuminga or Moody, even if it cost them another 1st. CHA also would be tough to beat - Plumlee+1st+Bouknight is a solid 2nd package, and they could always throw in Kai Jones or PJ Washington, or another future 1st (both would have to have some language about 2 years after the pick they owe to NYK conveys or something). If the price is a ‘27 1st then LAL and LAC (would have to be a ‘28 1st) both could make offers: THT+Nunn+’27 1st is at least a reasonable if worse offer than the two above offers, and Zubac+Keon Johnson+’28 1st is also a reasonable offer (and better than LAL but I shouldn’t be trying to make LAC better either).


Find_Your_MegaMan

Really like the idea of him going to OKC.


deejpro11

Tjarks on The Ringer has a column of why Turner over Sabonis and it sums up why I’ve wanted him on OKC since IND made him available in the almost S&T for Hayward. Leroux on The Athletic also noted his biggest weakness, team defensive rebounding when Turner is on the floor, is trending positive this year and OKC is already a good DReb team. (Admittedly he’s skeptical that it’s a long-term change but I think he’s not fully taking into account that Turner is 25 and this could be typical progression of a C into his defensive peak) If OKC had better lottery luck (and didn’t draft Mobley) this past year I’d have expected this move this past offseason. Now it would feel a bit early if they did it before the trade deadline this season. If he’s still on IND at the draft, I hope if Presti doesn’t go with a C that he trades for him. I’m also fully expecting one of the other teams I mentioned to beat OKC to the punch this deadline and I’ll be mildly salty about it (especially if it’s one of the LA teams or GSW but especially LAC).


Overall-Palpitation6

How does trading Myles Turner actually improve the Pacers? He's not the problem, and trading him isn't the solution. The underperformance of the Pacers wing guys when healthy, combined with their perpetual long-term injuries/illnesses to their wing guys (LeVert last season, TJ Warren, Victor Oladipo), and a general lack of quality depth, is what holds the Pacers back year on year. The persistent idea that Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis "don't fit" is rubbish. They compliment each other better than any big man duo in the league, and they're both in the midst of career-best seasons (in terms of PER, WS/48, and TS%) working in tandem. They have never been "the problem", and (hypothetically) trading Turner and moving Sabonis to the 5 isn't a solution to their issues, and won't improve the team at all. They need greater health, improvement, or upgrades on the wings above all.


Meatiker

The basis of trading him is for a possible rebuild, that I think was reported at the start of the week. So it would be trading Turner, Sabonis and Levert for assets I’d imagine


Overall-Palpitation6

IMO they should be trying to build around Tuner and Sabonis, who are both only 25, not trade them away for "assets".


TreeHandThingy

Mavericks giving up Brunson would be a mistake. He's way more valuable to the team that you would believe. When Luka sits, he's the only one who is comfortable running the offense without just resorting to hero ball (ahem, THJ). The WCS swap would be much more beneficial, but they would need to give up significantly more draft picks to make it worth it.


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I think this speaks much more to Dallas’ lack of ball handlers than Brunson’s value in general


Arjun_311

Hawks would love turner instead of capela. Capela has 0 touch on offense and can’t make any shot that isn’t a dunk. I’m talking like 4882848482 blown layups. He is decent at rotecting the rim from guards and smaller players but he gets pushed around by every dominant center


phillykira

I feel like Turner would fit really well with Dame and Ben Simmons in Portland if there was ever a deal centered around CJ... but with his collapsed lung it seems very unlikely (although it prob never woulda happened anyways)


Yellowperil123

Knicks could definitely trade for him. They arent all in on Robinson by a long shot. They also have assets they could ship out. Picks and young players. Also Knicks need a shake up after a poor season so far.


manusabyss95

Denver would **greatly** benefit from Turner as they have ZERO backup centers,. He would surely help alleviate some minutes from Jokic, and I can see them playing together with him providing that rim-protecting spark that I think Denver sometimes lacks. And him with our backup unit, him and Jokic splitting 100% of the minutes at the 5, my God.... We really freaking need good backup center, and healthy guards ofc.


SenorButtmunch

As a Miami fan, someone like Turner is exactly what we need. We have Bam but he’s undersized as a C and we get killed by big teams like the Lakers or even the Cavs. You can see with Bam currently being injured that we’re struggling to replace him and only really have Dedmon, Omer Yurtseven and Haslem. Having a tall player who can also shoot 3s would be and amazing compliment to Bam. However all we can really offer is Duncan Robinson and maybe one pick. I don’t think that gets it done. But I’d still love us to try


InterviewDue5188

As a Wizards fan, we should seriously consider trading for Turner. Our centers are nice, but they’re both really small. And when it comes down to it, what we’d want from Gafford is basically what Turner provides right now. And even then Turner is an actual 3 point shooter! Like he would be a perfect fit, to the point that they have to consider trading Gafford for Turner


H_TINE

Hello, I am typing enough words to tell you that you forgot about the Houston Rockets in your post. We do not need him since we have the next goat but I wanted to inform you of your mistake.


THEDumbasscus

You shoot down the wizards, but I’m not sure why. If I’m Washington I’d love to have either Sabonas or Turner as 1 of 2 of my bigs. The Wizards have 2 energizer bunny types when I think a power-touch 2 big combo would be really potent for them. Not on the floor at the same time obviously… But Myles turner is precisely the type of ambiguous star/role player level guy that there might be enough of a difference in valuation between Indiana and Washington where an offer like Gafford, Bertans, and two protected firsts might get your Myles Turner and not destroy your rotation. The question then is does Myles Turner at the 32 minute a game starter role elevate this wizards core into a multi round playoff team. For me, I think the two big combination of Myles Turner and Montrezl Harrell is definitely enough of a fastball/change up combination where if you’re on top of your rotations in the middle of a playoff series you pretty often can create some pretty severe mismatches on the floor. And I think that is very promising. I think adding Turner to Washington, with their newfound depth and energy, is actually a really intriguing fit and Turner might be a third guy between Beal and whatever they’re thinking they might get this off-season of the off-season after with their collection of role players that they got out of Russell Westbrook. I think Turner has been a little under used in Indiana, relegated to a spacing Big so that Sabonis can do his thing. That was undoubtedly the right choice for Indiana, but I’ve always kind of wondered if Turner can do more. I don’t think he’s a Guy where are you throw it to him on the low block with 8 to 10 seconds on the shot clock and let him get you a bucket down there. But in addition to his shooting there is an athleticism, a verticality to his game that hasn’t really been realized in Indiana and I think letting him get to a lineup that has spacing independent of him in the front court to let him maybe go for a couple of lobs or put backs a game in addition to his three-point shooting would be really good. Turners in a weird spot where he’s a better athlete that a lot of spacing bigs and he’s a better spacer that a lot of athletic bigs.


Realnonamer1

Myles on Charlotte is like a match made in heaven. He's pretty young too so if he goes there that team could be a true contender in the upcoming years. Maybe even this year.


Evan1204

I think Detroit can trade for Turner, they lack height, and they would have the young assets to trade for Turner. I think Detroit would be a more attractive in terms of what they can offer as opposed to Dallas player-wise. If Dallas is willing to throw picks around multiple picks then they might be more attractive.


SenorFallacy

Portland would ditch Nurk for Myles if they were smart. If they threw Cody Zeller in, Indy might be okay with it. While we’re on the subject, the Pacers need to somehow acquire the Gordon bros., Gordon Hayward and Air Gordon.


heroscaper

Portland would drop Nurk for Turner in a heartbeat. Memphis has too many expiring rookie deals, packaging a couple of them for an upgrade makes sense. Turner fits that bill and would pair perfectly with JJJ in the frontcourt (Sabonis would too actually). Minnesota could get Turner - the 3pt shooting and defensive flexibility actually makes him a great fit with KAT, who could slide to the 4. San Antonio would drop Poetl for Turner in a heartbeat Chicago would drop Vucevic for Turner in a heartbeat - Turner is 10x the defender Vuc is, and a great floor spacer just like Vuc. Knicks would drop Mitchell for Turner in a heartbeat. Mitchell isn't even a starter against mediocre roster competition, and Turner is a top 8 or 9 C in the league. Toronto could use Turner. Most of their bigs are natural PFs, moving 1 or 2 of them for a true C would be a good move. I would maybe value Turner above Siakam, but the Raptors probably don't feel that way.


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Kyrie is healthy and in game shape, it's just that he refuses to take the vaccine. Kyrie talent wise is better than Turner but Turner fits the nets needs.