Pacers Outsmarted Lakers in Center Trade | Indiana Pacers News

The center market this offseason has exploded, with teams splurging big on big men—Lakers traded picks and swaps for Walker Kessler, Celtics brought in Mitchell Robinson, and Nic Claxton joined the Bulls. But the Pacers made the smartest play: landing Ivica Zubac with a modest package while Tyrese Haliburton returns, sparking championship talk. Meanwhile, Jalen Duren remains the only major free agent, with Detroit holding out for a better deal. Compared to the Lakers’ massive investment, the Pacers’ move looks like a savvy steal. 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/427e46d60c01d2b6