With the trade deadline just over a week away, several teams are expected to be aggressive in their pursuit of talent.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be very active ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. With a 26-19 record and a team that has very much overachieved this season, their roster is in a prime position to be improved.

Carlisle and others note that when Pacers center Myles Turner was dealing with foul trouble last ... Over the last two seasons, Carlisle and the Pacers' coaching staff have asked Bennedict Mathurin to change his approach so it better fits theirs.

Last year, in front of their hometown fans, the Indiana Pacers won the Skills Challenge. A trio of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner beat the first-overall picks (Paolo Banchero, VIctor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards ), and a case of young All-Stars ( Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, Tyrese Maxey).

Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner channels a Victor Wembanyama-like performance against the Detroit Pistons.

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games.

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored 30 as the Pacers won a technical-foul filled contest over the Pistons.

Here's the Pacers' reality as the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches: Kevin Pritchard’s roster is so deep, it’s about to start working against him.

The next game the Pacers play is tonight against the Pistons. Despite not having played for three full days, Nembhard found himself on the injury report prior to the game. Nembhard was listed as questionable due to a thoracic spine sprain and has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup. He will be out for this game.

Pascal Siakam had a season high 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 30 and the host Indiana Pacers fought off a strong challenge to defeat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 Wednesday night in Indianapolis.