Although Domantas Sabonis‘ name has frequently surfaced in trade rumors in the last couple months, one executive who spoke to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype said he doesn’t think the Pacers will move Sabonis unless they get a package like the one Orlando got for Nikola Vucevic last season. Chicago gave up two lightly-protected first-round picks and young center Wendell Carter Jr. for Vucevic, and took on Al-Farouq Aminu‘s multiyear contract in the deal.
The price will be significantly lower for other Pacers trade candidates, including Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb, who are both available, according to Scotto. Rival executives tell HoopsHype that Indiana is thought to be seeking a couple second-round picks for Holiday.
Scotto doesn’t specify an asking price for Lamb, but I imagine it will be a challenge for the Pacers to get positive value for the veteran wing — he’s having a down year and is earning more than $10MM.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the Eastern Conference from the latest episode of the HoopsHype Podcast:
- When the Sixers and Hawks discussed Ben Simmons, they “briefly kicked around” a trade that would’ve involved Simmons, Tobias Harris, John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Danilo Gallinari, according to Scotto. That concept didn’t gain any traction though, as Atlanta has no interest in Harris.
- Scotto has heard the Celtics did due diligence on Rockets center Daniel Theis, but says a reunion with the big man is less likely following last week’s Juan Hernangomez trade, since Hernangomez would’ve been the most logical salary-matching piece in any deal involving Theis. Scotto adds that rival executives believe Boston will hang onto Robert Williams, viewing him as part of the team’s current core.
- The Hornets, Raptors, and Bulls are among the teams in the market for a center, says Scotto. The position has been an area of concern for Charlotte and Toronto for a while — Chicago has Vucevic, but would be interested in adding a backup.
The hawk should take Harris if it means getting Simmons ! Having Harris is the same as having Gallo
No, Harris at this point is the better player between him and Gallo.
I think that trade in terms of value its kinda okay, maybe Hawks should throw a pick or some additional value. But i wouldn’t do it if im Philly, im not sure about the fit, and i guess they will be better to wait until the offseason.
He’s much better then Gallo but the contracts are night and day ! Harris is making 35 million next year where as Gallo can be bought out for half his salary
Yes i get that edge, but Philly should try to win now, buying out Gallo won’t help them too much getting more talent around Embiid, wich is they should and seems to be trying to do.
Not if John Collins is part of it. He’s having a big season and they can probably get more than this package. He’s certainly worth more than Simmons, if he’s willing to sign an extension wherever he goes (if not, he’s worth very little).
Are you talking about Collins signing an extension? The Hawks just have him a 5 year deal.
Different view
Lakers rejected Lowry for Horton Tucker because Horton Tucker is the next big thing
Pistons view Horton Tucker as an overpaid bum
Hawks may view Harris as an overpaid bum but not huge future trade asset
Lakers would go back and make that trade if they could have a do over ! Bc tht isn’t good and it would have spared them from the Russ trade
Let’s recall. Celtics traded or let go of Jeff Green, Crowder, Kelly O, Scary Terry & Theis to name just a few. Brooklyn got rid of Jarret Alan, Dinwiddie & LaVert & their good coach.
Both teams ended up w pain in the butt Kyrie.
Wouldn’t patience have been better?
Yes, Celtics trading for Kyrie was a bad decision on their part.
Everybody wants everything and nobody wants do give up anything….kkk…..
Morey seems to think the rest of the NBA would like to help Philly get out of the hole they dug themselves into. His wishful thinking will backfire soon enough. Time to get real about Embiid. He is, at least in my book, the favorite for MVP. I can remember last year around this time, he again was the favorite for MVP, BUT injuries ultimately derailed that. Embiid is currently the most played player on any team in basketball. He also has an extensive injury history.Those two things seem to be a collusion course that will land Philly helpless in the ladder half of the season.
seasons have ladders?
Brad Stevens is going to make this mess even worse.
Few here seem to appreciate Rob Williams. TimeLord’s just starting his career, no where near where he’s going to be offensively, and already gives our Celtics an unbelievable defensive identity. With the right move or two Celts will win their 18th NBA title in the next couple of years.
Bring back the band :) Rozier, IT, and Crawford to go with Robert, Tatum, and Brown. That core(Not Robert included) went to 2 Eastern Conference finals.
Does Siakim and a second round pick for Sabonis make sense?
Pacers then have Brogdan LeVert Warren Siakim and Turner. Siakim and Turner would be great for the defence.
Toronto gets a more traditional big man but still can play their small ball line ups.
FVV Trent Jr Anunoby Barnes and Sabonis.
Would be great for a free following offence with Sabonis Barnes and FVV all great passers. Sabonis also helps a bunch of the boards
#FreeBenSimmons
Sabonis on Portland would be nostalgic and make the Blazers better.
Nurkic to the Hornets
Sabonis and Ish to Portland
Hornets 1st, Powell, and Bouknight to the Pacers
Hornets give up a first and Bouknight for Nurkic on an expiring deal no thanks
Robert Williams and picks for Sabonis?
Both these guys are not centers. Especially 6’8 Robert Williams
If they play center, they are centers. Really no other definition.
For Sabonis you would need Williams & like 30 first round picks, right?
Trade TimeLord? You have to be kidding! Absolutely not!
He kind of looks like Justin Timberlake.