Indiana Pacers Reportedly Could Have Trade Interest In Elite 3-Point Shooter

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Indiana Pacers could have an interest in Cam Johnson.

Mar 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) dunks in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Cam Johnson is currently in the middle of his third season playing for the Brooklyn Nets.

The former UNC star is averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 43.6% from the three-point range in 32 games.

With the Nets in a rebuilding mode, Johnson has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors.

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Recently, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that the Indiana Pacers are a team who could have an interest in Johnson.

Via Stein's article on The Stein Line: "League sources say that Indiana is a team to watch in the trade pursuit of Brooklyn's Cam Johnson."

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 5, 2025

Johnson would be an intriguing addition to the Pacers.

They already have Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam, which means he would likely get a lot of open looks.

News: The Pacers, Grizzlies, and Kings have emerged as potential suitors for Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson, per @TheSteinLine.

Johnson is averaging 19.5 PPG on 47% shooting, along with 4.3 RPG and 3 APG this season.

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— The Indy Pacer (@TheIndyPacer) January 5, 2025

The 28-year-old was the 11th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

In addition to the Nets, Johnson spent the first three years of his career playing for the Phoenix Suns.

Dec 21, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) moves to the basket ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (4) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

His career averages are 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 315 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 38 NBA playoff games (and helped the Suns reach the 2021 NBA Finals).

The Pacers are a team to monitor in trade talks for Cam Johnson, per @TheSteinLine.

Indiana can make salaries work with the Nets by including Obi Toppin and/or Aaron Nesmith alongside expiring contracts of James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson. pic.twitter.com/I2BvjCi5OK

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 5, 2025

Right now, the Pacers are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with an 18-18 record in 36 games.

They are 7-3 over their last ten (and in the middle of a two-game winning streak).