The Indiana Pacers have made it pretty clear they'd ideally like to be sellers at the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline, with both Domantas Sabonis and Caris LeVert expected to be on the trading block. However, the organization isn't about to give up either player, especially Sabonis, for anything less than a huge package.
Per HoopHype's Michael Scotto, an executive told him the Pacers will likely be looking for a huge haul in return for Sabonis:
Regarding Domantas Sabonis, one NBA executive told me he doesn’t see the Pacers moving Sabonis unless they get a Nikola Vucevic type of package in return as Orlando did when they traded the All-Star center to Chicago last season.
To recall, the Magic received Wendell Carter Jr, Otto Porter Jr, and two first-round picks in exchange for Vucevic. That's a lot going back to Orlando and it feels unlikely the Pacers would get anything close to that for Sabonis, especially since he's currently sidelined with an ankle sprain.
Myles Turner was also expected to be moved, but he is out for the foreseeable future with a foot injury, which has cooled off the trade interest. As for Sabonis, he's averaging 19 points and 12 rebounds this season and would certainly be a nice addition to any frontcourt. But, it remains to be seen if the Pacers can get this massive haul for him. This also isn't from the horse's mouth, therefore Indiana could potentially settle for less. Only time will tell.
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