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 .

It sounds like another veteran center is off the board for the Los Angeles Lakers as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws nearer. NBA insider Marc Stein

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has emerged as one of the NBA's most appealing role players. Turner has long been one of the league's best shot blockers. He's a solid rim protector and finisher, but also a high-level 3-point shooter.

Since the Detroit Pistons picked up a major win in an NBA Play-In matchup against the Indiana Pacers in November, the Pacers have approached their following battles against the Pistons with a little more motivation.