Bensational wrote:Knightro wrote:basketballRob wrote:It's amazing that Indiana got Siakam for 2, probably mid-1st round picks and fillers.
What's really amazing is the fact that Indiana is going to give him 4/190 to lock in a team that can't get past the 2nd round.
What do you think they’ll need to break through that ceiling? Who’s the core they keep, and who should they move for upgrades?
I think they could use a Herb Jones/Caruso type to boost their defense. Is Turner good enough to anchor their defense? Or they go full tilt scoring and go for Simons or someone like that?
I'm not sure they have *that* many options?
They're gonna give Siakam 45-50M AAV. Haliburton's salary is going to jump from 5.8M to 35.5M next year (even more if he makes all-NBA).
So their cap space is basically gone. Especially with Turner just a year from free agency and extension eligible. Retaining him and the definitely have no cap space short or long-term.
And because they also gave up multiple 1sts for Siakam, they can't trade any first round picks until 2028.
I guess they can shop young guys like Mathurin and Walker. I dunno, I'm hard pressed to see them able to build a roster capable of winning the conference.