This three-team blockbuster Warriors trade idea makes perfect sense

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The Pacers get a top-two pick

The Pacers made the playoffs in 2020, but they’re not true championship contenders. They need a few pieces still, and if they give up Oladipo, they may be able to get the player that inevitably takes their team to the next level.

Edwards could be that player, and even if he’s off the board at No. 2, LaMelo Ball has the potential of a star as well. There are numerous players the Pacers could take at No. 2, but the idea is that they have the option to bring in a player that’s worthy of trading Oladipo for.

The Pacers, ever since the exodus of Paul George, have had Oladipo to lead the way. While he’ll be capable of getting them to the postseason for the instant future, if their sight is set on the Finals, they may want to trade the two-time All-Star.

The drama has already started this offseason, and Oladipo and Turner could be on the hot seat. If so, this trade would work out perfectly given that the star may not be content. They’d only be giving Oladipo for the No. 2 pick.

It’s a pretty straight-up and reasonable deal for Indiana.

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