A trade buzz involving the Lakers and Pacers star big man Myles Turner is growing again amid the looming NBA trade deadline.
The three-team trade proposal would give the Los Angeles Lakers a much-needed boost at the center position while appeasing Anthony Davis.
The Pacers' phones are undeniably ringing with interest in Myles Turner. That was inevitable with Turner just months away from unrestricted free agency now. Yet the prevailing leaguewide sense, one week out from the trade buzzer, is that the Pacers do not want to trade Turner.
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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?
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.
The Lakers eye Myles Turner to solidify their frontcourt and meet Anthony Davis' preference to play power forward in a bold trade.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that are expected to be active in the market before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Several names have already been linked to L.A. in the rumor mill, but it appears that they have now set their sights on one particular player.
The Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference, but if they go after a reported trade target, they could have more than enough size to tackle the Denver Nuggets.
If Myles Turner leaves the Indiana Pacers, there will be several teams fighting hard to land him. Of those teams, the Los Angeles Lakers have the best chance to get Turner, according to Bovada, per NBACentral.