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NBA Trades: 3 Myles Turner trades for the Indiana Pacers to consider

By Jake Weinbach

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 02: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 02, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 02: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 02, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 05: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball as OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on February 05, 2020 in Toronto, Canada, NBA Trades: 3 Myles Turner trades for the Indiana Pacers to consider. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 Myles Turner trades for Indiana Pacers: Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly been in the market for an upgrade at center for more than a year now, and Myles Turner could finally be the answer. Toronto will have other options to pursue, but a swap deal involving Turner and OG Anunoby would make sense.

Indiana would value Anunoby, a 24-year-old wing that’s efficient on both ends of the floor with still room for growth. The former Indiana University star would be the type of player that could accelerate the Pacers’ rebuild upon further two-way development.

Multiple reports have stated that OG Anunoby has become unhappy with his role in Toronto, likely due to the rising emergence of forward Scottie Barnes, so it would be understandable if the Raptors found him a new home in exchange for another essential impact player that fills a position of need. Toronto could also attempt to obtain Turner without including Anunoby by offering a trade package centered around center Khem Birch, salary filler, and two first-round picks.

Adding Myles Turner to the strong core of Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., and Barnes would form a solid starting lineup that could make some noise in the East as the Toronto Raptors aim to contend for another NBA title. Keep an eye on the Raptors as an intriguing landing spot for Turner’s services.

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