Kawhi’s Trade Ripple Effect on Pacers | Indiana Pacers News

It’s wild how NBA history loops back—Kawhi Leonard, drafted by the Pacers in 2011 but traded away before playing a game, indirectly helped them land two cornerstone frontcourt players. His 2019 move to the Clippers set off a chain reaction that made Pascal Siakam available and eventually led to the Pacers acquiring Ivica Zubac after Clippers salary cap drama. Now, Siakam and Zubac anchor Indiana’s starting five alongside Tyrese Haliburton, turning a bizarre twist of fate into a championship-caliber roster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc4287997260ab82