Trade & FA 2023-24: Stein-Ingram Trade Inevitable| LAL Want Lebron Back On Any Terms

[SleepingHero]

Sounds like they want OG. Could increase the chances of Hendricks falling to 10 as Toronto won't need another PF.

Given TOR's steadfastness in refusing any sort of deal that isn't a heist for them, I don't think the Pacers will be able to get OG for just 7, and I don't see why they'd pay any more for OG.

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Translation: Carlisle wants win now players.  This would be the perfect opportunity to acquire Theis + McConnell + #26 +#29 for THJ.
It serves so many roster construction needs:

1. Back-up PG that will not make demands.
2. Back-up PF/C that is good, but foul/injury-prone, so perfect for 18-20 MPG.
3. Free minutes for Jaden Hardy to become the #3 scorer on the team off the bench.

I actually love that deal mostly because I love TJ McConnell. Incredible locker room dude and pesky defender.

Those 2 extra firsts could be split or packaged in any other deal too to sweeten the pot. Absolutely love the idea.

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This is after Ausar canceled his Pacers workout.  There was a lot of love for him on their boards.  It seems he was/is their target.

I think one (or both) of the Thompson twins will fall on draft night. I can see Ausar falling all the way to 10th or 11th and OKC swinging for them. Hard to imagine Utah, Orlando, Mavs, or Wizards wanting him.