WHY BUCKS DO IT
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Under new HC Adrian Griffin, Brook Lopez doesn't fit the pressure oriented style of basketball. Myles Turner is faster and would fit that role better. Buddy Hield is a great piece to fit at the two, and Richaun Holmes replaces the BPJ in this trade. BUCKS STARTING 5:
PG: Damian Lillard
SG: Buddy Hield
SF: Khris Middleton
PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo
C: Myles Turner
BUCKS DEPTH:
PG: Cam Payne
SG: AJ Green
SF: Malik Beasley
PF: Jae Crowder
C: Richaun Holmes
WHY MAVS DO IT
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The Mavs have acquired wing defenders that fit next to Kai and Luka, but not a defensive anchor down low. Coach J Kidd is also familiar with Brook. They get younger pieces and Robin for salary. MAVS STARTING 5:
PG: Luka Doncic
SG: Kyrie Irving
SF: Josh Green
PF: Grant Williams
C: Brook Lopez
MAVS DEPTH: PG: Dante Exum
SG: Seth Curry
SF: MarJon Beauchamp/Derrick Jones Jr.
PF: Maxi Kleber
C: Dwight Powell
WHY PACERS DO IT
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If a team were to say no it would 100% be the Pacers. I think it works though. Buddy Hield is currently coming off the bench in favor of Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner has been on the trade block for a while now. They end up getting a dawg to lead the team energy wise in Bobby, they get a 1RP, a young guy in Jaden Hardy, and two great role players in Pat Connaughton and Tim Hardaway Jr. PACERS STARTING 5:
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
SG: Bennedict Mathurin
SF: Bruce Brown
PF: Obi Toppin
C: Bobby Portis Jr.
PACERS DEPTH:
PG: Andrew Nembhard
SG: Jaden Hardy
SF: Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF: Aaron Nesmith
C: Jalen Smith