04-15-2023, 08:12 PM
(04-15-2023, 07:57 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: I agree 100% with you, if this was an "honest" extension. That means Turner is happy to stay in Indiana and he won´t be traded under the previous Pacers evaluation of two first round picks.I’ve followed this line of thinking from its inception. I don’t see how it’s a win for the Pacers if they aren’t getting their asking price.
There is also the possibility that Turner wants to leave. Indiana tried to trade Turner at the deadline and did not find a deal to satisfy all parties.
As a result the Pacers/Turner entered this virtual "sign&trade" agreement that is highly benefitial for Turner, the Pacers and the team trading for Turner.
It´s a win-win-win situation.
Turner agrees to a two year extension worth 29M/year. There is no way he could have gotten such a good deal in free agency. In exchange Pacers do not lose an asset for nothing in the summer, but instead enter some pre-defined trade conditions agreement with Turner. Meanwhile the new team gets Turner on a very reasonable remaining contract.
Maybe it was a deal to make him happy to stay and keep Ind’s payroll low so as to be able to use the money to go shopping? We have no clue, but ever since there have been nonstop trades proposed as if your scenario is true.
Turner and Haliburton look legit together, and Turner has the increased role he was asking for. Just so little evidence to say one way or another.