Im not saying were going to do it for sure, but Im not opposed to it.. Memphis is no longer plucky or coming out of nowhere. After missing the start of the year with a right knee injury, he struggled and ultimately failed to remain part of the Grizzlies rotation. It wasnt viewed as the strongest class by scouts and analysts, and there was no consensus top overall pick. At his best, Brogdon averaged over 21 points per game for the blue and gold, and his defense, shooting, and playmaking combination is rare in the league. You may opt-out by. Most of his court time came with their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. Cooper spent 2021/22 his rookie season on a two-way deal with the Hawks; Chiozza has played for the Rockets, Nets and Warriors, and recently signed with a Spanish team; Anderson has appeared in 242 NBA games with six teams in as many seasons. I love Buddy, Pritchard said. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images). Nevertheless, the Pacers are armed with three 2023 first-round picks that they could dangle in a potential trade. His defense slipped this year; he can still hunker down on-ball, but his screen navigation is a seesaw, and he caught the poor-closeout bug. If anything, Indiana learned how important sage vets can be from Johnson. Dopirak notes that Hields volume three-point shooting was his biggest attribute for a rebuilding Indiana club. Indiana Pacers Indy Cornrows. This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images), Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers during the game at Footprint Center on January 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Unrealistic Pacers Trades In 2022 NBA Offseason Pacers get Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr, Khem Birch, and an unprotected 2023 first round pick; Raptors get Myles Turner and Buddy Hield If the. Hes brutal. The whole league would say the same thing, one player said of Johnson. Im just not totally sold on a full max, though I wouldnt be surprised if he gets it, and its hard to say he hasnt earned it. Originally, it looked like an underwhelming return. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images). Normally rookies have up to four months to spend with their new teams, including summer league and full training camps.