The NBA offseason is in full swing and teams are already making moves to improve their rosters. On Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets reportedly agreed to a trade that will see the two teams swap first-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. According to an Associated Press source, the Pacers will receive the 22nd overall pick from Denver, while the Nuggets will get the 24th overall selection from Indiana.
The Pacers have been active in the offseason so far, having already acquired Malcolm Brogdon from the Milwaukee Bucks in a sign-and-trade deal. The team is looking to build on last season’s success, which saw them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The addition of a first-round pick could be a key piece in helping them make a deeper run in the postseason.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are looking to add more talent to their roster as they look to make another deep playoff run. Denver was one of the best teams in the Western Conference last season, finishing with a 54-28 record and making it to the Western Conference Finals. With the 22nd overall pick, they could add a young player who could help them take the next step and make it to the NBA Finals.
The NBA Draft is still a few weeks away, but this trade between the Pacers and Nuggets shows that teams are already looking to make moves to improve their rosters. It will be interesting to see how this trade impacts both teams and how it affects their draft strategies. With the draft quickly approaching, teams are sure to make more moves as they look to build their rosters for the upcoming season.
