It’s being reported that the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have discussed a deal that would send third-year power forward Obi Toppin to Indiana. The 24-year old is relatively similar to the Pacers timeline, and would have more opportunity in Indiana. Toppin has shown flashes of floor spacing and cutting in New York, but has been stuck coming off of the bench for his whole career due to all-star level power forward Julius Randle manning the starting spot. When Toppin was taken with the 8th overall pick in 2020, it was before Julius Randle was on the team or had his 2nd-team all nba breakout season. In 11 games without Julius Randle in his career Toppin is averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 43% from 3 on 5 attempts per game. That is a small sample size, but it’s clear that Toppin needs to get away from Randle to thrive, and he could do that in Indiana.
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Knicks should trade randle
I would not give up picks for toppin
As a Pacers fan, I endorse that McConnell trade
Why would the pacers break up the team and give up the beat 3 point shooter in the league. That's a lose lose situation for the pacers!
Pacers would be stupid to trade Hield right now.
They will not give up two first round picks for players that get no pt and ain't even in the rotation. 1 pick fine, 2 is asking for two much these players.
Cam and Toppin are not each worth a first. One first and a second sure but not 2 firsts.
If ESM is reporting that the Pacers are actively pursuing offers for Buddy Hield then indeed they are not a reliable source. The Pacers have no interest in trading Hield at this time. If the Pacers do indeed have an interest in Toppin, Buddy is not part of that discussion. They might be able to squeeze Bostons pick out of the Pacers.
As a Knicks fan, I’d be happy to get Jalen Smith/Oshae Brissett and the 2023 BOS 1st in return for Obi Toppin. Fair deal?
Maybe Duarte but not Buddy.
How the hell would the Pacers trade Buddy Hield for Obi Toppin??
Don't give up Myles or Buddy..give em Goga & Duarte
Great video Herm! I don’t see the pacers trading buddy at this point. 1: because he’s playing great & 2: his relationship with tyrese and overall chemistry and leadership with this team. + Rick Carlisle loves players who can run and shoot, in which buddy has proven he can do at a high clip.
No deal knicks don't need that we need 3d guy about 6'8/9 like cam reddish oh wait.
We do need a power forward.
Duarte and a pick so both players can get more playing time win-win
Knicks not trading a First pick FOH!
Knick wanted to draft Duarte maybe him.
When are trades allowed to actually happen?
Obi ate going nowhere..GO KNICKS!!!