The last few seasons, the Indiana Pacers have toed the line between competency and miring in mid. Injuries have taken their toll and then some, a failed new coaching hire, and awkward fits often portrayed as obstacles rather than opportunities led to a frustrating year and a half in Indianapolis.
As reporting has built, Herb Simon endlessly quoted, and post-game media shots have added up, Indiana finally reached a breaking point.
The Caris LeVert trade to Cleveland provided flexibility.
The Sabonis trade provided clarity.
The Pacers are trading Domas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Tyrese Hailburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson, sources tell ESPN.