The Pacers get a amazing rim protector and shot blocker with the acquisition of Nic Claxton. Claxton fits in the offense as a athletic rim runner and as a lob threat. The hasty departure of Myles Turner was a big loss defensively for Indiana. They make up for it and get a true Defensive Anchor in Nic Claxton.

Pacers potential starting 5: PG:Andrew Nembhard SG:Bennedict Mathurin SF:Aaron Nesmith PF:Pascal Siakam C:Nic Claxton

Brooklyn gets a spark plug at the 4 by acquiring Obi Toppin who will have more opportunity to show his skillset and abilities in Brooklyn. Jarace Walker also will get more consistent playing time in Brooklyn as he was never able to consistently see the court in Indiana.