One Pacers insider gives a case for them to trade Turner at next week's trade deadline. Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar believes that a cap crunch is the best reason for them to deal him.

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.