TOR-IND: Obi Toppin for Kelly Olynyk

[MessiahUjiri]

Disclaimer: I haven’t watched much of Toppin this year, but Indiana has a clear need at backup C, with Wiseman/Jackson both out.



Obi Toppin for Kelly Olynyk


Both of these guys are basically good for 10 & 4, so this is about fit.



Toronto gets a backup PF who is young enough to be close to their roster core.

Indiana has PF covered between Siakam/Walker, and they get their backup C who can also play spot PF w/ Turner.

[Scoot McGroot]

Disclaimer: I haven’t watched much of Toppin this year, but Indiana has a clear need at backup C, with Wiseman/Jackson both out.



Obi Toppin for Kelly Olynyk


Both of these guys are basically good for 10 & 4, so this is about fit.



Toronto gets a backup PF who is young enough to be close to their roster core.

Indiana has PF covered between Siakam/Walker, and they get their backup C who can also play spot PF w/ Turner.

I think Indy, and Carlisle, are MUCH more likely/willing to play small and fast, than to play super big. I think they’d rather play Obi at the 4/5, or even eventually a Nesmith at the 4 again (when he returns) as he’s been a great fit for the uptempo Pacers, than play Olynyk/Turner at the 4/5? Value is relatively fine. Probably just a situation of preferring what we know to be a good fit than to make a swap for something that MIGHT be as good of a fit, but much more likely not to be?

[oldncreaky]

I think this would be felony theft for TOR

For Indy, the only possible motivation is to move off of future money. But on the court, Toppin provides a lot more in rim protection and rebounding, and I think he is currently the better overall player. Also, I don't think Olynyk has shown that he's completely over the back injury that cost him the first third of the season

[jbk1234]

I'm not convinced Toppin has great trade value on his new deal, but it's significantly better than Olynyk's trade value.