14 Jan 2023 11:00:46
Pelicans get Myles Turner, Chris Duarte and Oshae Brissett
Pacers get Trey Murphy Jr., Jonas Valenciunas and Garrett Temple

Daniels - Alvarado - Lewis Jr.
McCollum - Duarte - Graham
Ingram - Jones - Marshall
Williamson - Nance Jr. - Brissett
Turner - Hayes - Hernangomez

Haliburton - McConnell - Taylor
Hield - Nembhard - Temple
Murphy Jr. - Mathurin - Nesmith
Smith - Jackson - Johnson
Valenciunas - Theis - Bitadze

Pelicans get great compliment piece next to Zion and backup shooter. Pacers get their future SF and an old-school center.
(Since Murphy Jr and Turner are the centerpiece of this hypothetical trade, other parts of the deal may change such as role players and picks)

Thoughts?

14 Jan 2023 11:29:30
Don't like it for NO, Murphy is a big talent and they'd need to resign Turner.

14 Jan 2023 12:53:42
Absolutely a no from Pels. Turner is not enough upgrade over JV to give up Trey.

14 Jan 2023 12:53:48
Agree with Nightcap. How much of a difference is there between Turner and Valenciunas and is that difference worth giving up Murphy? I don't think it is. Especially with Valenciunas already under contract for next season.

14 Jan 2023 12:57:10
The value is pretty good. Murphy is underrated but they get a worthy replacement for Valanciunas.

14 Jan 2023 15:01:43
I Think this can work for both sides.
I trow in the Boston or Cleveland pick, if necessary.

Murphy can become a starter in Indy an Valcniunas is a good replacement untill, Jackson develops in a starter.

Turner is a great fit in NO, if they can resign him for a reasonable price.

14 Jan 2023 16:00:24
There’s no way. None. That Turner warrants giving up Murphy.

14 Jan 2023 17:46:14
I understand your points about NOP’s perspective (e. g. uncertainty in Turner’s renewal), but they get very good value in the deal (Turner offers mobility, rim protection and stretching options, which are very essential for a modern center and 30-years old Valenciunas partly do them. Also, he can perfectly partner with Zion during best years of his career) .

I agree that Pacers have to push for this deal. They can even offer some picks and/ or absorb some non-expiring contracts of NOP since they have cap space, like that of Graham. Even they can replace Valenciunas with Graham and Hayes in the deal if NOP prefers keeping Valenciunas.

14 Jan 2023 19:40:48
EU. Picks aren’t very important. Pels have plenty. The area the Pels could improve is at PG. and maybe a Def stopper behind JV at Center. Turner will demand more money then what JV is under contract for. Murphy is making huge strides in his overall game. It’s just not a deal the Pels would remotely consider.