What makes people think the Pacers would demand BK 17 for George on an expiring?

[jambr380]

No BKN picks and no Jaylen Brown.

I actually see a deadline deal as a greater possibility. Avery, Crowder, and whoever is making the room exception, plus our 2018 pick and the LAC pick.

By that point we should have more of an idea of whether George may choose to stay with us (or whoever he is traded to) or leave in FA. The team last holding his rights will have an advantage as they will be able to offer the 5th year. We will also likely be really good at that point (I'm assuming Hayward is already here, too).

[rondohondo]

No BKN picks and no Jaylen Brown.

I actually see a deadline deal as a greater possibility. Avery, Crowder, and whoever is making the room exception, plus our 2018 pick and the LAC pick.

By that point we should have more of an idea of whether George may choose to stay with us (or whoever he is traded to) or leave in FA. The team last holding his rights will have an advantage as they will be able to offer the 5th year. We will also likely be really good at that point (I'm assuming Hayward is already here, too).

Indy isn't waiting til the deadline, they will take best offer around the draft. George has all the leverage because he can let it be known what teams he would re-sign with.