So, there is tons of speculation flying about who the Pacers may or may not trade. Larry Bird has indicated that he wants to add another top 20 draft pick. I'm not sure how he is going to pull that off with what we have to offer in trades. Shawne Williams, Jeff Foster, Jermaine O'Neal, and Jamal Tinsley could be off the team by this time on Friday. Let's hear some possible fill-ins for the rest of the starting five.
PG - Draft Pick
SG - Mike Dunleavy
SF - Danny Granger
PF - Jermaine O'Neal or Draft Pick
C - Draft Pick or Troy Murphy
If we keep Jermaine O'Neal then we have to get a center. Jermaine played his best when we had Brad Miller. Maybe Roy Hibbert could fill the center position. The point guard spot could be interesting. A lot of mock drafts have the Pacers taking DJ Augustine, while others are saying he is nothing more that a career backup. Jerryd Bayless would be a steal at point guard.
I like Kevin Love a lot but unless the Pacers trade up Love and Bayless will both be gone. Joe Alexander could be a nice sleeper pick if we can get another late 1st round pick.
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