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3 Teams the Golden State Warriors could trade with if they land the number one pick

By Peter O'Keefe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Chase Center on February 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball against Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Chase Center on February 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Myles Turner attempts a layup against the Golden State Warriors in December 2022. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Myles Turner attempts a layup against the Golden State Warriors in December 2022. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers need some luck at the draft lottery, but they’re unlikely to get up to number one as they hold just a 6.8% chance. Still, the thought of a Wembanyama-Tyrese Haliburton duo is something for their fans to rightfully salivate at.

If the Pacers do somehow turn that dream into a reality, then it may spell the end of their current center Myles Turner. Given both he and Wembanyama’s ability to stretch the floor, they could conceivably play together and become a devastating shot-blocking combination.

Indiana may decide to bite the bullet though and allow Wembanyama to be the main defensive presence on the interior. Turner has long been involved in trade speculation, but has somewhat surprisingly remained with the Pacers across the entirety of his eight-year career. He even extended with Indiana and now has two-years and $40.9 million remaining on his deal.

The thought of Turner on the Warriors has always been an intriguing prospect, namely because of his shot-blocking and three-point shooting which projects as a nice foil next to Draymond Green. If the Pacers were to land the number one pick, Golden State could do worse than to give them a call and see what it could take to pry Turner away from the franchise.

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