I feel like now is a good time to put this out there.
I HAVE ZERO SOURCES.
I’m just as lost as all of you. I just repost what I read or hear, and try to do it so you don’t have to read and listen to a thousand podcasts.
That is all. Enjoy trade season.
“We believe that the Indiana Pacers are very close to giving Deandre Ayton an offer sheet or executing a sign-and-trade…We could see something with the Pacers and Ayton as early as today.” (via
@WindhorstESPN
)
"Lance [Stephenson] doesn't want to go anywhere. He wants to finish his career [in Indiana]. He wants to retire [with the Pacers]." (via
@ScottAgness
on
@FieldhouseFiles
)
“Detroit [Pistons] and Indiana [Pacers] have been the two most consistent teams mentioned to me as threats to steal Miles Bridges.” (via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
“[The Utah Jazz] have shut down any team who has called about trying to trade for Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz are committed to moving forward with him as their cornerstone player.” (via
@wojespn
)
"[Tyrese] Haliburton was somebody who really, really was committed to being the guy to help turn [the Kings] around. I was told he was stunned today." (via
@wojespn
)
"Sources close to the process say [Jalen] Brunson’s exit would also increase the likelihood that Dallas tries to sign Goran Dragić, [Luka] Dončić’s Slovenian teammate, in free agency." (via
@TheSteinLine
)
Source:
“T.J. McConnell was another veteran point guard on the radar in Utah and with many other teams like Phoenix, sources said, but the Pacers have indicated to rival teams they don’t want to move him.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
"The Pistons are unlikely to throw max offers at the likes of...Deandre Ayton and Miles Bridges...signs point to Detroit looking to add quality, veteran role players to pair with its young core as it furthers this rebuild." (via
@JLEdwardsIII
)
Source:
“The Indiana Pacers are seriously considering giving [Deandre Ayton] an offer sheet. They’re also interested in negotiating a sign-and-trade with [Ayton] potentially involving Myles Turner to be his replacement at center.” (via
@WindhorstESPN
)
"Dallas sees [Zach] LaVine as the sort of player who could fill other crucial needs with his ability to both play off [Luka] Dončić as a long-range shooter and likewise collapse defenses by slashing to the basket to score." (via
@TheSteinLine
)
"Rick Carlisle is involved in everything [with the Pacers]. He has more influence, from what I've seen and heard, than any other coach I've covered...Carlisle is involved in every single thing." (via
@ScottAgness
on
@FieldhouseFiles
)
"NBA executives believe the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs could be holding onto their cap space to be a part of a blockbuster Durant trade where they’d be a salary dump destination in exchange for draft pick compensation." (via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
"If Indiana had not stepped up with a 2/45mil deal, there's a very good chance Bruce Brown would've gone to the Lakers for the mid-level exception."
"There is a big market for Bruce Brown."
"Continue to watch the Lakers with Bruce Brown to see if there's a pathway."
(
@wojespn
)
Jake Fischer regarding Tyrese Haliburton and Paul George:
“They were intrigued, from my understanding, about the idea of playing together.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
"[Stephenson] has matured quite a bit since his previous stints in Indy. He doesn’t want to ever leave again. He’s changed his mentality, understands that his role is more about helping the young guys and staying ready for when called upon. He embraces that." (via
@ScottAgness
)
Bennedict Mathurin on his relationship with Rick Carlisle:
"Me and Rick got closer as the season went on, even more, this offseason. He’s a great guy, and like you said, he’s been hard on me, but I asked for it." (via
@AravantinosDA
)
Source:
"The Sacramento Kings — owners of the No. 4 pick — are high on [Keegan] Murray and even arranged for the prospect to have dinner with team stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis." (via
@ChrisBHaynes
)
Source:
"If you did a player poll throughout the NBA of who guys would wanna play with, Tyrese [Haliburton] would definitely be probably second. Maybe even
#1
."
-
@AustinRivers25
on
@FirstTake
"Indiana, who has had interest in trading for [John] Collins, has also expressed interest in trading for [Jarred] Vanderbilt." (via
@hoopshype
)
Source:
“There is no market for Zach Lavine. They are trying to give him away and attach a first round pick. I’ve been told that by multiple, multiple people.”
(via
@BobbyMarks42
)
Malcolm Brogdon on the trade to Boston
"We have a chance to win the championship, so I’m excited to join the family...The Pacers were really good at facilitating a deal and sending me somewhere I could win."
Source:
“The Pacers have met with [Deandre] Ayton. They have interest in Ayton. And they have had some discussions progressing towards potentially an offer sheet with Deandre Ayton. And the whole league is keeping an eye on that.” (via
@WindhorstESPN
)
"I think the Pacers are active, from what I understand."
"I think TJ [McConnell] is pretty much untouchable."
"I do think the Pacers are interested in some names. I don't think it's going to be like an all-star level player."
(via
@WindhorstESPN
)
“If you’re the Pacers, who’ve been engaged with Toronto [regarding Siakam], you don’t have to necessarily go out and give the really good young players that Masai Ujiri would love to get.”
Mentions Jarace Walker & Bennedict Mathurin
(via
@wojespn
)
“Another scenario that I've heard is possibly [Malcolm] Brogdon to Sacramento in a partial deal to swap the
#4
and
#6
[with the Pacers].” (via
@WindhorstESPN
)
"There's one person that I talk to pretty consistently who's like, 'you guys, [Deandre] Ayton is the guy Atlanta wants.'" (via
@JakeLFischer
on The Athletic NBA Show)
Teams listed as potential trade partners with Toronto for Pascal Siakam:
Atlanta Hawks
Sacramento Kings
Indiana Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
“The bait offered [for Siakam] is believed to be Buddy Hield, Bruce Brown Jr. and one of Indiana's two first-round picks in the 2024 draft.”
(via
@EricPincus
)
Source:
"Sources say the Pistons are focusing on four prospects: [Keegan] Murray, [Shaedon] Sharpe, [Jaden] Ivey and Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin. Each player intrigues Detroit." (via
@JLEdwardsIII
)
"Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned last year when he was in Dallas that he believed [Tyrese] Haliburton should've been the Rookie of the Year, so the love affair for Haliburton in Indianapolis is abundantly clear on all levels of the organization." (via
@esidery
)
"Tristan Thompson will not play a single game with the [Indiana] Pacers. It sounds like he wants to go to a contender and compete for a title before he retires. So, expect Tristan Thompson not to be on the Pacers anytime soon. He's gonna be bought out." (via
@esidery
on
@JMV1070
)
"I think not only surprising to Indiana but the rest of the league...A lot of the reaction in the last hour since we reported it was if we knew Tyrese Haliburton could have been had, we would have really been aggressive in pursuing him." (via
@wojespn
)
“I keep hearing Andrew Wiggins’ name [attached to Indiana].
I know that Jonathan Kuminga was another Warriors player that the Pacers have been keeping tabs on and calling Golden State about dating back to last draft.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
“Pacers want to keep guard Buddy Hield and have a high asking price for teams interested in acquiring him.
Five NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype said it would take a first-round pick and a rotation player for Hield.”
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
"Myles Turner definitely seems like he's going to be sticking around [in Indiana]...I talked to someone who is involved in Myles' affairs, let's say, and that person said that they don't expect Myles to get moved." (via
@JakeLFischer
on
@NBABaseline
)
"Multiple NBA executives around the league who spoke with HoopsHype believe Jarace Walker will be Indiana’s pick at No. 7 overall if he’s still on the board."
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
“Executives from the Pacers and Hawks most notably chatted extensively with Raptors executives at the G League Showcase
It’s worth noting that Jarace Walker played well…and could be a potential trade candidate to monitor.”
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
“I think [Malcolm] Brogdon is likely also to move this week…Teams who don’t get up to number 4 to get [Jaden] Ivey, I think Brogdon is a real interest to them. I think especially Washington as they look to sign Bradley Beal.” (via
@wojespn
)
“I think there’s some players [the Pacers] really like at the back-end of this lottery…Malcolm Brogdon has probably played his last game for the Pacers.” (via
@wojespn
)
Source:
“It was an open secret in league circles that Bruce Brown was unhappy in Indiana, and his contract was essentially structured this summer to be a salary match for exactly this type of trade.”
(via
@johnhollinger
)
Source:
"If the Lakers have no shot at a more established coach like Rivers or...Quin Snyder, my presumption, frankly, is that they would want to hire [Darvin] Ham as head coach and try to convince [Terry] Stotts to accept a top assistant/offensive coordinator role." (via
@TheSteinLine
)
“There’s a strong belief among rival teams that Sacramento will explore trading the fourth selection, either out of the draft entirely for an impact veteran or down later in the lottery to net a contributing rotation player in the process.” (via
@JakeLFischer
)
"Detroit's front office and coaching staff is said to be especially interested in [Bennedict Mathurin's] intriguing combination of current productivity and future upside...as well as his potential fit with Cade Cunningham." (via
@DraftExpress
)
Source:
"Despite moving their first-round pick in the Christian Wood deal, the Mavs are believed to want back into the late first round or early second round, from what I’m told, if it can land them Trevor Keels out of Duke." (via
@talkhoops
)
Source:
Indiana Pacers have "expressed exploratory interest" in trading for Matisse Thybulle, via
@MikeAScotto
Other teams mentioned: Blazers, Bucks, Mavericks, Hornets, Raptors, and Suns
Source:
“The Pacers and their ownership, they don’t like doing offer sheets…The owner, Herb Simon, doesn’t like hurting his partners—his fellow owners. So I’m sure that if something was going to happen that there have been discussions between Indiana and Phoenix.” (via
@WindhorstESPN
)
“The Pacers can offer Turner up to $19.1 million more this year on top of his $18 million salary to get him to his individual max of $37.1 million for the 2022-23 season…and then drop his salary in the following seasons.” (via
@ShamsCharania
)
Source:
"The [Atlanta] Hawks are determined to free up playing time for promising big man Onyeka Okongwu ahead of his third professional season." (via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
"The free-agent class of two-way wings is weak, and [Victor] Oladipo should see offers starting at the $6.4 million tax midlevel and up to the $10.3 million full midlevel." (via
@BobbyMarks42
)
"Phoenix has continued to explore trade scenarios regarding reserve guard Cam Payne."
"Indiana point guard T.J. McConnell has been one player on the Suns’ radar."
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
“As Indiana continues to take calls for Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner, the Lakers have circled back to a familiar target: Buddy Hield.” (via
@HPbasketball
)
Source:
@wojespn
speaking 'as the Pacers':
"We are willing to risk giving up picks and assets because we believe that we will be able to resign that player, that we're not going to lose them in free agency."
"After the trade of [Mikal] Bridges Tuesday night, teams started talking to Brooklyn about potential trades for [Cam] Johnson. The list is expected to grow, but the Pacers, Hornets and Kings are among the teams first in line."
(via
@HPbasketball
)
Source:
"L.A. has been open about using its remaining cash stash (the Lakers can put $4.7 million into a trade between now and July 1) to buy its way into the second round, where the Lakers currently do not have a pick." (via
@johnhollinger
)
According to
@JakeLFischer
OG Anunoby left agents "with the impression he would be willing to accept a smaller figure if he were to have landed in New York."
Source:
"[Isaac] Okoro is expected to draw interest at the trade deadline. The Knicks, Hawks, Pacers, Suns and Bucks are all teams to closely monitor as all are known to have interest in acquiring a two-way wing."
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
“The Mavericks continue to be linked to various versatile forwards, from Andrew Wiggins to P.J. Washington to old friend Dorian Finney-Smith.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
"Jonathan Kuminga drew trade interest from several teams, including the Indiana Pacers, which centered mostly around draft pick compensation, I’m told."
(via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
"Rival executives around the league believe the Indiana Pacers will trade Malcolm Brogdon this offseason following the departures of Caris LeVert and Domantas Sabonis, along with the acquisition of Tyrese Haliburton." (via
@MikeAScotto
)
"I wouldn't say the Pacers are completely done with [TJ Warren]. I wouldn't be surprised to see them sign him to a prove it type deal -- something low, something like maybe a two-year [deal] with a team option in year two." (via
@ScottAgness
on
@BrettRumpSports
)
“I do know that Buddy Hield is on the block after he turned down extension numbers from Indiana in the fall.
And I do know so far Indiana has pretty much rebuffed any teams interest in TJ McConnell.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
According to
@bkravitz
, the Indiana Pacers rejected the Lakers offer of "Russell Westbrook, a first-rounder in 2027 and two second-rounders" for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner.
Source:
"The Suns don’t want to lose [Deandre] Ayton for nothing, and there’s a belief among rival execs that if Ayton does land a max offer sheet, Phoenix will match it." (via
@SIChrisMannix
on June 30th)
Source:
"Rival NBA executives believe Indiana will conduct due diligence and gauge the market for the No. 7 pick, with upgrades at small forward and power forward as tasks for the Pacers this offseason." (via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
"[Buddy Hield] had a pretty sizeable extension on the table at one point in Indiana that may not be on the table for him this summer when he heads back into free agency."
(via
@wojespn
)
“The Pacers’ latest outgoing framework included…Jordan Nwora…with the final salary needed to match Siakam’s $37.8 million number being either Obi Toppin or Jalen Smith.”
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
“Another team to keep an eye on as a [John] Collins destination is Indiana. Sources said the Pacers have told inquiring teams they’re searching for a power forward to join their rebuild.” (via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
“The market out there for [Deandre] Ayton is not there, when you basically just look at Indiana as really the only team that can sign him outright with cap space.” (via
@BobbyMarks42
)
Bobby Marks and Zach Lowe discussing the Pacers potential offseason plans:
“I think Indiana is going to spend even if it means dipping their toe into the tax to keep this roster together.”
“Myles Turner free agency could be very interesting.”
via
@BobbyMarks42
&
@ZachLowe_NBA
“I don’t know if you’re gonna be able to get a first-round pick for [Myles Turner]. You almost may have your hand forced.” (via
@MikeAScotto
on
@SettingThePace3
)
Update for the page:
Moving forward, even though to a large extent it mostly was, we’ll be primarily Pacers focused.
Hope everyone stays around. It’s been a lot of fun over the last couple of years. Hoping at some point soon we’ll be able to put out some podcast material.
"Indiana’s center most likely to be traded is fourth-year big man Goga Bitadze. If an opportunity arises, the Pacers will be willing to work in tandem with Bitadze’s representation to find him a new team." (via
@JakeLFischer
)
Source:
“League sources believe Siakam may be reticent to give the Pacers assurances he'll re-sign there.
That doesn't mean Siakam wouldn't, but it's enough to give the Pacers a lot to consider in a trade.”
(via
@HPbasketball
)
Source:
"The latest team to have interest in [Grant] Williams looking ahead to free agency is the Dallas Mavericks...It’s worth noting Williams and Mavericks star Luka Doncic are both represented by WME Sports." (via
@MikeAScotto
)
Source:
Executives on Jaden Ivey, per
@davidaldridgedc
"I know Detroit loves [Jaden] Ivey."
"In his own tier. In the next two to three years, wherever he’s drafted, he’ll start immediately."
"His IQ is just as good as Tyrese Maxey’s. Putting him at the point is the advantage."
"Rival teams say the [Kings] asking price will be considerable, with a mix of established vets (Malcolm Brogdon, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, John Collins), a 2022 draft choice and rookie-scale contract players such as the Pacers' Chris Duarte." (via
@DraftExpress
)
"Cam Whitmore, so far, when you talk to NBA Teams, has been the guy that I think has probably moved himself from the 6-10 range into the top 5 range." (via
@Sam_Vecenie
)
Source: