Myles Turner has been linked to the Lakers for years, but that rumor will become reality during free agency. The Pacers had better realize it, and deal him before Thursday's 2025 NBA trade deadline.

They were able to get the win in spite of the fact that they lost Myles Turner in the first quarter to an injury. He was whacked by Bennedict Mathurin and ended up stumbling towards the bench.

And he wasn’t the only one have some fun with the situation, as NBA Twitter had some jokes about his near-yearly presence in trade rumors for the bulk of his career as well: Myles Turner OWNS ...

But now, according to ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin, the Lakers have shifted their focus to Pacers center Myles Turner—though whether Indiana is actually willing to part with him is another story.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Indiana center Myles Turner left in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers after being inadvertently hit in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin on Thursday night.

Turner is in the midst of a slightly down year as he is averaging 15.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in 44 appearances this season. More Pacers: ...

A center who has had phones ringing off the hook for Indiana once again finds himself on the injury report in Myles Turner. More Pacers: One Team Has Contacted The Pacers Multiple Times About ...