TJ LEAF FOR JALEN LECQUE
The Indiana Pacers acquired guard Jalen Lecque from the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward TJ Leaf and a second-round draft pick in 2027.
What does it give the Indiana Pacers
In Lecque, the Pacers land a combo guard with great athleticism who struggled to find playing time in Phoenix last season. His only chance in Indiana is to make a name for himself while guard/forward Jeremy Lamb is sidelined.
What does it give the Oklahoma City Thunder
In Leaf, the Thunder get a power forward has some upside as a "stretch 4" (if given enough playing time). He could get a bigger opportunity in OKC, a team without Danilo Gallinari now and in need of another big man who can shoot.
Fantasy impact
Neither Lecque nor Leaf should be drafted in most leagues this year. Both could be considerations late in deep keeper drafts, but even that is stretching it.
