Top-4 Pick Trade Ideas - And Why the Pacers Should Probably Keep It (If They Get It)

From The Pacers Post Up by Brad and Ryan Knight, Bleav

May 4, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 388

About this episode

Brad and Ryan discuss potential trade scenarios for a top-four pick and conclude that keeping the pick may be the best option for the Pacers.

What if the Pacers land a top-four pick… and decide to move it? Brad and Ryan dive into a series of mock trade scenarios involving Indiana’s potential lottery pick, exploring which players around the league might actually be worth the risk. From star upside to contract concerns and long-term roster fit, the guys break down the realistic options—and quickly realize how difficult it is to find a deal that truly makes sense. By the end of the episode, one conclusion becomes clear: if the Pacers land in the top four, drafting the pick may be the smartest move after all.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Knight, Ryan Knight

Topics covered

NBA Draft
Trade Scenarios
Pacers
Basketball Strategy
Player Evaluation

Keywords

top-four pick
trade ideas
Pacers
NBA
mock trades
player fit
drafting

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Organizations: Pacers, Indiana