Pacers Reportedly Acquire TJ Warren and 2nd-Round Pick From Suns

With the 2019 NBA Draft just a few hours away, the time for wheeling and dealing is running short. But that hasn't stopped the Indiana Pacers from adding a scoring wing courtesy of the Phoenix Suns.

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, 25-year-old wing TJ Warren is headed to Indy along with this year's No. 32 overall pick.

Suns will send the No. 32 pick to Pacers too, source tells ESPN. Pacers are taking Warren into salary cap space. https://t.co/NN0gxs4e8L
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2019

Warren averaged 18 points-per-game in 2018-19, and posted career highs in free-throw and three-point percentage. The former NC State Wolfpack star missed a significant portion of last season due to a lingering ankle injury.

Additionally, the Pacers are sending some dough to Phoenix to help seal the deal.

Pacers are sending cash to the Suns for forward T.J. Warren, per source (@wojespn first with Warren being traded).
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 20, 2019

The Pacers didn't get much out of Tyreke Evans on the wing this past season, so adding a capable secondary scorer like Warren appears to be a smart decision as they pivot to this evening's draft. As things stand, their first selection comes up at No. 18 overall.