Jarace Walker to Brooklyn

[babyjax13]

BRK trades: 26, 2026 ATL 2nd, 2027 LAL 2nd
IND trades: Jarace Walker

Walker has been okay, but not amazing for Indiana. While it sucks to lose a lottery pick, this does help them cut some salary without sacrificing one of their core players. For Brooklyn, it is a reasonable gamble with limited downside.

[nykballa2k4]

BRK trades: 26, 2026 ATL 2nd, 2027 LAL 2nd
IND trades: Jarace Walker

Walker has been okay, but not amazing for Indiana. While it sucks to lose a lottery pick, this does help them cut some salary without sacrificing one of their core players. For Brooklyn, it is a reasonable gamble with limited downside.

Would you make the same deal with Hendricks?

[babyjax13]

BRK trades: 26, 2026 ATL 2nd, 2027 LAL 2nd
IND trades: Jarace Walker

Walker has been okay, but not amazing for Indiana. While it sucks to lose a lottery pick, this does help them cut some salary without sacrificing one of their core players. For Brooklyn, it is a reasonable gamble with limited downside.

Would you make the same deal with Hendricks?

No. But we aren't up against the tax trying to keep a contender together as long as possible. If we were, I might.

[nykballa2k4]

I think that they could use a similar package to have the Nets pick up Toppin.
I also think that there are teams that have MLE space and better draft assets that could out-bid this offer.

[babyjax13]

I think that they could use a similar package to have the Nets pick up Toppin.
I also think that there are teams that have MLE space and better draft assets that could out-bid this offer.

Do you think they prefer a pick this year, or a future pick? I assume they preferred keeping Toppin.

[MessiahUjiri]

The idea makes a lot of sense. I think Indy values him higher. On a bad team, Walker would be putting up really good numbers.


This is closer if you make it the #19.


BRK trades: 19, 2026 ATL 2nd
IND trades: Jarace Walker


At 19, they can draft a big like Danny Wolf to backup Myles Turner.

[nykballa2k4]

I think that they could use a similar package to have the Nets pick up Toppin.
I also think that there are teams that have MLE space and better draft assets that could out-bid this offer.

Do you think they prefer a pick this year, or a future pick? I assume they preferred keeping Toppin.

If I were them, trading Toppin would probably be my preference just because he costs double of Walker for the next few years.
If I am trading Walker, it is for some salary relief. The better the pick the higher the immediate price.
Spurs #14 is $4M. That's about a 2M savings. If I can also squeeze a SRP, I can sign them at a nice low salary number as well to keep costs down (vet min > SRP min).
That pick could land Jace Richardson if they get #38 as well then take Sion James and of course with the other SRP take Nembhards brother.

[BlazersBroncos]

I think Jarace is closer to 19+36 but I am still a Walker stan.

[Scoot McGroot]

I think Jarace is closer to 19+36 but I am still a Walker stan.

As is Indy. He’d be playing solid minutes in the finals if he hadn’t majorly rolled his ankle in the ECF.

Indy has been searching for a big combo forward that can defend for around a decade now. I really doubt they give up the one they’ve found that they really like. They drafted him REALLY YOUNG, and knew that he would need development, including completely reworking his shot. If, as the reports are that Indy is willing to pay the tax to keep this team together a few years, I really doubt they’d deal Walker. He’s kind of the key for any “advancement” for the Pacers going forward in his development.

[Wizop]

I think we'd be more likely to move Mathurin and let Walker or Furphy earn his minutes. Or if we want to start Benn we could move Nesmith. I don't do either if we win game 6 and 7.

[ReggiesKnicks]

I get the OP deal but Walker was just growing into his own late in the season and into the post-season. I expect him to be a rotation piece next year.

[BlazersBroncos]

It might sting but I think Toppin is the guy that is moved. Slide Jarace into his role.

Toppin has a bit of value to me. Could see him into BRK cap space for 36.

[cgf]

Booooo! They're sending him to us for Dadiet, the WSH FRP, and a fistful of SRPs.

[cgf]

It might sting but I think Toppin is the guy that is moved. Slide Jarace into his role.

Toppin has a bit of value to me. Could see him into BRK cap space for 36.

They could just move McConnell and keep both forwards...unfortunately, Quenton Jackson looks like a player and Nembhard can do more on the ball when Hali rests...but until that happens I'll keep trying to speak Jarace-to-NYK into existence

[bpcox05]

I was actually just trying to think of a trade idea that sends Jarace Walker to the Sacramento Kings. Love his long term fit at PF between Murray and Sabonis.

Interesting thread to gauge his value.

[hugepatsfan]

Pacers right now have 11 players signed for next year and $19.95M below the tax line. What does Turner sign for and what's the year 1 salary? If moving Walker meant the difference between over/under the tax altogether, I could see IND doing it. But based on the deal I expect Turner to get, moving him would only be the difference between very slightly over the tax vs. more over the tac but still very reasonably so. And therefore, I don't see the juice worth the squeeze.

I think to give up a guy they like, it'd have to really change their status against a meaningful threshold to them because it's not like they have some albatross payroll they desperately need to shave dollars off of.

[cgf]

I was actually just trying to think of a trade idea that sends Jarace Walker to the Sacramento Kings. Love his long term fit at PF between Murray and Sabonis.

Interesting thread to gauge his value.

I've been hoping to steal him since the season started, but unfortunately I think they're higher on him than we all hope they are so they'll probably cut salary elsewhere...be it Toppin or McConnell...and keep Jarace.

[Scoot McGroot]

It might sting but I think Toppin is the guy that is moved. Slide Jarace into his role.

Toppin has a bit of value to me. Could see him into BRK cap space for 36.

They could just move McConnell and keep both forwards...unfortunately, Quenton Jackson looks like a player and Nembhard can do more on the ball when Hali rests...but until that happens I'll keep trying to speak Jarace-to-NYK into existence

We do like Jackson, and he’s a useful guy, but he’s not got an impact on McConnell, as Jackson isn’t a ball handler. He’s a defensive guard that would otherwise look to score. He’s not a distributor. Of our two ways that could be seen as a PG/distributor, it would more likely be RayJ Dennis.

[cgf]

Pacers right now have 11 players signed for next year and $19.95M below the tax line. What does Turner sign for and what's the year 1 salary? If moving Walker meant the difference between over/under the tax altogether, I could see IND doing it. But based on the deal I expect Turner to get, moving him would only be the difference between very slightly over the tax vs. more over the tac but still very reasonably so. And therefore, I don't see the juice worth the squeeze.

I think to give up a guy they like, it'd have to really change their status against a meaningful threshold to them because it's not like they have some albatross payroll they desperately need to shave dollars off of.

Like I said, I'm expecting them to move TJ and see what Jackson can do in a full time role since Obi's such a phenomenal fit for how they play and Nembhard can take over more ballhandling responsibilities when Hali rests...but you're touching on why I think we could make sense as a trade partner.

Dadiet isn't ready and likely won't be ready for a regular role after just one offseason...but like Walker at the start of his rookie year, the kid has very interesting tools with flashes of good instincts. So they could develop Pacome behind Toppin & Mathurin, while we could give Jarace the regular minutes he's ready for.

Doesn't get them out of the tax on its own, but saves them money now while keeping them well-positioned moving forward; if they do end up needing to shed Obi or other-Ben, eventually.

Although part of me does still wonder if there isn't a consolidation trade out there for them that lets them capitalize on Mathurin's hype and duck the tax, while improving their top end talent.

[Wizop]

It might sting but I think Toppin is the guy that is moved. Slide Jarace into his role.

Toppin has a bit of value to me. Could see him into BRK cap space for 36.

Toppin fits perfectly in his role at the 4. Walker has developed into a 3/4 and I expect him to get more minutes as a 3 next season. Furphy should also have an expanded role which leaves Nesmith/Mathurin/Sheppard TBD.