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 .

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.

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.

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 Indiana Pacers are reportedly considering trade options for Myles Turner due to concerns over his contract demands, sparking rumors about his future

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).

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night.

DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points ... Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. Pistons: Small forward ...

Indiana played without starters Bennedict Mathurin (illness) and Andrew Nembhard (back). The Pacers won the season series over the Pistons 3-1.