Los Angeles Lakers: 1 potential trade target from each non-playoff team
By Jason Reed
Indiana Pacers: Justin Holiday
The Indiana Pacers are another weird team as they have the talent to win a playoff series and be in the mix in the Eastern Conference but they have not lived up to expectations. Granted, they dealt with the injury bug last season, but this is a team that is a lot more talented than most give them credit for.
They have a former all-star point guard in Malcolm Brogdon, a young all-star forward in Domantas Sabonis, a fantastic wing in Caris LeVert, one of the best fourth options a team can have in T.J. Warren and a solid young center in Myles Turner.
They may not have any superstars but that is a group of talented players that should not have had a losing record in 2021. Again, injuries hurt the team, but the Pacers could easily be a top-four/five seed in the East next season.
That being said, it is hard to find someone who the team may actually be willing to move on from, with Justin Holiday sticking out the most. The veteran has two more years left on his deal at $6 million per season and would provide the Lakers with a solid three-point scorer off the bench.
He is also a good-enough defensive player that would probably thrive in Frank Vogel’s scheme off the bench.
If the Pacers do decide to sell assets this offseason then the Lakers should inquire about Holiday. Finding a potential package is hard with his salary but it could end up being a money-saving move for the Lakers.