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NBA Trades: 3 realistic Domantas Sabonis trades for the Pacers

By Jack Simone

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts to a foul call during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts to a foul call during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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NBA Trades: 3 realistic Domantas Sabonis trades for the Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 15: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 15, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, NBA Trades: 3 realistic Domantas Sabonis trades for the Pacers. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Not too long ago, Hoops Habit put out an article breaking down some potential NBA trades involving Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis.

Since then, a lot has happened. Caris LeVert got traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pacers have only gotten worse, and Adrian Wojnarowski hinted that Sabonis and Myles Turner could get dealt soon.

With the LeVert trade, we got somewhat of an idea about what direction the Pacers are going in. They want to hit the reset button in a big way and picks mean a lot to them.

Keeping that in mind, what are some realistic NBA trades that could see Sabonis shipped off by the deadline? What teams should be in the hunt for the big man?

NBA Trades: 3 realistic Domantas Sabonis trades for the Pacers: Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves receive: Domantas Sabonis

Pacers receive: Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2024 First-Round Pick, 2026 First-Round Pick

This would definitely be a dangerous trade for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it also has a ton of upside. And for the Indiana Pacers, it’s all about the picks.

Adding another All-Star to the mix in Minnesota could help elevate them from a bottom-tier playoff team to a team that could end up being in the mix come playoff time.

For the Pacers, Malik Beasley is an alright player to take a chance on, as is Josh Okogie, who’s a solid young defender. But the picks are the real draw for them, as three unprotected firsts would be a huge addition.

Minnesota should only make this trade if they believe in their current core, and the Pacers should only do it if they value picks over everything… which they might.

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