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Indiana Pacers: Make Pritchard a deal he can’t refuse

Week 13: 2-2

Offense: (111.3) 16th
Defense: (110.8) 11th
Net: (Plus +0.5) 12th

TJ Warren remains out for the Pacers while Caris LeVert has joined the team appearing in seven matches. But since February 3rd the team has struggled producing a record of 8-14.

While the Pacers were a quality two-way team last season without the injured Victor Oladipo for a majority of it they took a different direction this season.

Nate McMillan was fired and replaced by Nate Bjorkgren, Oladipo was traded and LeVert added. But the team is middling at best and there is uncertainty why they haven’t been able to match last season’s effort.

The neverending discussion of the fit of Myles Turner with Domantas Sabonis continues and that has led to teams inquiring about his services as per J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star.

"Three-point shooting and rim protection are always going to be coveted assets at this time of the year, and it’s not often you can find both of those characteristics in one player. That’s why Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has at least five suitors right now: the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans, according to J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star. Turner, still just 24 years old, currently leads the NBA with 3.4 blocks per game. His three-point stroke hasn’t been as consistent in 2020-21, converting on 31 per cent of his attempts, but his career mark from long range is a more respectable 35 per cent. The Texas native has two more years left on his deal, so the Pacers would have to make a judgment call on if Turner is still part of their long-term plan, or whether it’s time to move on."

Conflicting reports surfaced Malcolm Brogdon might be available for the right price but the ever frugal Kevin Pritchard won’t do any deals unless he feels the economics will work.