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The 30-team NBA mega-trade that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 8, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after making a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) is shown on the play in the second quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after making a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) is shown on the play in the second quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers

Sending out: Thad Young (OKC), Rodney Stuckey (LAL), 2017 first round pick (UTA)

Bringing in: Paul Millsap (ATL)

The Indiana Pacers have reportedly dangled their first round pick in the hopes of getting some help for Paul George and their up-and-down season. It recreates a little big of the flawed Atlanta Hawks’ core with Jeff Teague already on the roster, but bringing in Paul Millsap is about the best deal the Pacers could hope for.

As a defender, shooter, and playmaker Millsap is a significant upgrade over Thad Young. It creates on of the best frontlines in the Eastern Conference with George, Millsap, and Myles Turner, maybe even giving the Pacers enough talent to make some noise in the playoffs. The key would be convincing Millsap to resign in Indiana, which may take some cap maneuvering. There are lots of moving parts but if the Pacers want to jump up a tier, this is the deal to do it.

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