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4 Forwards Pistons could poach from division rivals in free agency

By Aaron Kellerstrass

Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day from the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day from the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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Jalen Smith ($5.4 million player option, Pacers) 

The Pacers are almost certain to allow at least one of their power forwards to leave in free agency, especially if they are able to bring back Pascal Siakam. 

Smith was very efficient in and outside the 3-point line this season but only played 61 games. He averaged just under 10 per game as a bench player and shot nearly 60 percent from the floor and over 42 percent from long range. 

You’d love Smith to stay healthy and launch a few more 3’s per game, and he could be a nice stretch option for the Pistons if he does. 

But he’s also another tweener big like Stewart who doesn’t block a lot of shots.  

You could also throw Obi Toppin onto this list, another Pacers’ forward who shoots over 40 percent from long range. 

If they brought back both, then rookie Jarace Walker could be a possible trade target, as the Pacers will have too many guys at the same spot. 

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