It has been an up-and-down 2022-23 NBA season for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers.
The Lakers began with a horrendous record, but it looked for a stretch as though Anthony Davis had regained his MVP form while LeBron James still had a lot left to offer. However, Davis will be out for at least the next month.
In a loaded Western Conference landscape, the Lakers simply cannot afford to play a whole month out with Davis sidelined if they aspire to make noise in the postseason.
The Pacers overachieved to begin the season but did so while playing a very easy schedule compared to the rest of the NBA. Now, they have a losing record. Time to make a trade?
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
The Lakers and Pacers have been linked in trade rumors centered around Turner numerous times. Are the circumstances now set for a deal to actually transpire?
Here’s a deal that has them doing so by acquiring Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers.