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NBA Trade Deadline 2019: The 30-team mega-deal that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – JANUARY 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on January 9, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Hawks 116-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – JANUARY 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on January 9, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Hawks 116-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Indiana Pacers

Sending out: Tyreke Evans (PHX)

Bringing in: DeMarre Carroll (BRK)

At face value, Tyreke Evans is a better player than DeMarre Carroll. The Pacers also signed him this summer because they felt like they needed his shot creation to add balance to the offense and take some of the load off Victor Oladipo. The Pacers offense is certainly more balanced this season but Evans hasn’t had much to do with it. The offense has been much worse with him on the floor, he’s shooting under 40 percent from the field and has almost as many turnovers (75) as assists (92).

There is no financial risk here, both deals expire this summer, but this gives the Pacers a chance to lean further into the development of players Domantas Sabonis and open up more opportunity for rookie Aaron Holiday as they head into the playoffs. In addition, they add Carroll — a shooter who can spell Bojan Bogdanovic and Thad Young on tough defensive matchups, something they aren’t getting from Doug McDermott, bless his heart. The question is whether you believe Evans can bounce back enough to add more value as a creator than Carroll would as a spacer and additional defender.

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