The Pacers have gotten players that have little to no value, and developed them into high end role players (Nembhard,Nesmith,Toppin) This is what makes them so smart at team building. Smith is the perfect replacement to Turner. he can shoot, defend, rebound. Indiana can help him reach his full potential. Ellis is the perfect 3-D SG/SF next to Haliburtan.

Bulls do it to get an elite wing defender in Walker

Indiana Roster 26-27 Starters: Haliburtan,Nembhard,Nesmith,Siakam,Smith. Bench: Mathurin,Mcconell,Toppin,Ellis,Jackson,Huff. 3rd Unit: Furphy,Jones.