Pacers/Twolves

[TMurphy3]

Pacers Send:
Scoot Henderson - 7.3m/etc through 2027

TWolves Send:
Zion Williamson 16.8m/2027
*Min to pay 9.5m this year to make it salary neutral 

Pacers  confirm.  Still am a full believer that Scoot will be a stud and slow starts for 19 year old PGs seem common.  However, he doesn’t fit my timeline as I want to try and maximize the team’s potential while Steph is still Steph.   

Some injury and weight concerns with but even looking like Warren Sapp out there Zion is putting up 22/5/5 at a position of weakness on my squad.  He is still young enough that there is hope he can stay away from the beignets and return to an all-NBA talent.  Makes sense on all fronts.  TWolves to confirm.   

[BadHabits]

I confirm, including the money.

Sad to see Zion go, particularly on a good salary. But he has been injured a lot over the years and he doesn't really suit my timeline. I have a few good young players and will have some money to spend next year when I get the scrubs off my roster.

I'm high on Scoot and I don't really have a PG going forward. Most young point guards have efficiency issues in year 1, so this doesn't really worry me.

[Laimbeer40]

Pacers will need a drop as they don't have anyone IR or GL eligible.

[Laimbeer40]

Trade Analysis

This is a blockbuster. Hashtag has Scoot and Zion slotting at 31st and 32nd in their dynasty asset rankings. I don't think a long explanation is needed here as it's a one-for-one trade with only one season of salary being kept. Easy approve and will be processed once Indy posts how to get their roster in compliance.

[TMurphy3]

Pacers waive Kenrich Williams to clear the roster spot