The Pelicans have traded fourth-year guard Kira Lewis Jr. and a 2024 second-round pick — the least favorable of New Orleans’ and Chicago’s second-rounders — to the Pacers in exchange for cash considerations, the two clubs confirmed in press releases. Indiana waived James Johnson to create a roster spot for Lewis. Lewis won’t be staying in Indiana. He’ll be part of the package … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trade Kira Lewis Jr. To Pacers
Raptors, Pacers Engaged In Serious Talks On Possible Siakam Trade
The Raptors and Pacers are engaged in serious talks about a potential trade that would send power forward Pascal Siakam to Indiana, The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Sam Amick report. Indiana’s package would be built around swingman Bruce Brown, other salaries and three first-round draft picks, according to The Athletic’s duo. The Raptors have discussed potential deals … [Read more...] about Raptors, Pacers Engaged In Serious Talks On Possible Siakam Trade
Stein’s Latest: Hield, Wiggins, Finney-Smith, O’Neale, Fultz, McDermott, Osman
The Pistons and Wizards pulled off a trade involving four players and two draft picks on Sunday. Expect a lot more activity in the coming weeks, according to Marc Stein in his latest Substack post. Stein offers a number of interesting tidbits from around the league: Buddy Hield‘s name was prominently mentioned around the trade market after the veteran guard and the Pacers … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Hield, Wiggins, Finney-Smith, O’Neale, Fultz, McDermott, Osman
Aaron Nesmith Ruled Out For Sunday
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith was able to play after being listed as questionable Friday night, but he will miss Sunday’s game at Denver due to bilateral shin soreness, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Nesmith has started the last 10 games at small forward, and Dopirak notes that Indiana’s defense has improved since his move into the starting lineup. … [Read more...] about Aaron Nesmith Ruled Out For Sunday
Latest On Pascal Siakam
The Warriors are one of the top threats to trade for Raptors forward Pascal Siakam at the trade deadline, but there are some complicating factors for a potential deal for Golden State or any other team. As ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski explains on a recent TV appearance (Twitter link) and has been reported, Siakam has plenty of say on where he wants to go because he’s in the last … [Read more...] about Latest On Pascal Siakam