連結：
https://reurl.cc/GmO86G
內容：
Regardless of where they wind up, the Indiana Pacers apparently don't want to
stay at No. 13 in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft.
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reported the Pacers "are incredibly active in
trade talks involving this pick, both for deals moving into the top 10 or out
of the draft entirely."
Indiana's decision to fire head coach Nate Bjorkgren after just one season
was to some extent an acknowledgement that it's working against a ticking
clock. Bringing back Rick Carlisle to replace Bjorkgren was indicative of
ownership and the front office's priorities.
The window to contend is open right now, but that may not remain the case in
a few years. T.J. Warren and Jeremy Lamb are eligible for free agency in
2022, and Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner and Carvis LeVert are all set to hit
the open market in 2023.
O'Connor projected the Pacers to take Australian guard Josh Giddey, while
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman had them selecting Baylor guard Davion
Mitchell in his most recent mock draft.
Neither Giddey nor Mitchell are likely to make Indiana markedly better in the
short term. In general, it's rare to land an immediate difference-maker in
the middle of the first round, although Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese
Haliburton (No. 12 overall) was an exception.
By moving up in the first round or trading out altogether, the Pacers might
be able to add a player who fits better with their timeline.
Since they're limited in terms of salary-cap space, the easiest way for the
Pacers to strengthen their roster may be dangling their first-round pick to
possible suitors.
心得：
溜馬要辦大事了！