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Pacers could finally trade T.J. McConnell as contender gets desperate

The Houston Rockets are in desperate need of a point guard following Fred VanVleet's ACL injury, and the Indiana Pacers may have their answer in T.J. McConnell.

Recently, Bill Simmons of The Ringer mentioned that the Pacers trading McConnell to the Rockets could be a good idea for both sides. Houston would have a dependable guard who can help them contend, whereas Indiana could get a young player like Reed Sheppard, who can help them in the long haul.

"Indiana, in the same boat as Boston. I don't know what their strategy is gonna be for this year, but if you can turn T.