The Pacers might need to make a trade by the NBA deadline to help re-sign Myles Turner in free agency this offseason.

The New York Knicks front office has some big decisions to make at the February 6th NBA trade deadline. Do they stand pat, hope Mitchell Robinson returns from foot surgery, and chase a title with this group?

Jan 18, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) shoots the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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

Myles Turner's contract is up at the end of this season, which has led to trade rumors. Here's why the Pacers should and shouldn't look to move him.

In light of the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming, the 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 .

There is some outside buzz related to teams trying to trade for Myles Turner. The question is, why would the Indiana Pacers do this? Hint, it's likely to never occur.

According to the LA Times, nearly every team in the league is looking at Mathurin. The Pacers value him highly though, and would need a player of equal value plus a first-round pick in any deal involving him.

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.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle discussed Pascal Siakam's All-Star selection, injury updates to Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin and more

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).

Of course, the question everyone wants answers to is: “Is Myles Turner available in trade ... are under contract long-term, and Bennedict Mathurin will be eligible for a rookie extension after ...