Nearly two weeks after exchanging words postgame, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner made sure to troll Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart. The teams faced off on Jan. 16, with Indiana coming out on top 111-100 on the road.

Jovan Buha: I've heard Turner is about to be an unrestricted free agent and he's going to want 30-plus million and I've heard Indiana is not sure if they want to give him 30-plus million. So if they don't then from an asset-management perspective it makes sense to trade him and get something back for him. -via YouTube / January 26, 2025

With the trade deadline approaching, the Lakers have reportedly shifted their focus to Myles Turner as they look to bolster their frontcourt. Will they finally make the move, or will Turner remain the trade rumor that never happens?

Turner racked up 24 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-12 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-119 win over the Pistons. The 28-year-old center continues to evolve into a true stretch big.

Time is running out for the Lakers to upgrade their roster and add another serviceable big man ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline.

NBA insider Anthony Irwin reported that Los Angeles has contacted the Pacers about Myles Turner. Los Angeles said they were not going to make any big moves ahead of the deadline. Irwin’s report would suggest otherwise. Will the Lakers go all-in and trade for Myles Turner?

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Myles Turner has come up a lot in rumors leading up to the NBA trade deadline, but the Pacers hold mixed feelings on dealing him.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Indiana Pacers don’t want to trade veteran center Myles Turner. Turner is in the final year of his contract. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Indiana Pacers must traverse cautiously. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, only one loss out of the fourth, they could improve or ruin their playoff picture with a trade. A recent report mentioned a Pacers wing in a potential trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, February 6 at 3 p.m. ET. Until then, plenty of rumors will circulate regarding some big stars in the league. One prominent name on the trade block is Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler,