With the Indiana Pacers continuing to climb the Eastern Conference ranks, postseason success is becoming a less lofty aspiration by the day. However, a player previously believed to be highly coveted by the Pacers may not be where they turn to for a move to bring them closer to championship contention.

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.

whose name has been connected in reported trade discussions for the one player the Pacers have been most consistently connected to so far this cycle — Brooklyn Nets wing Cameron Johnson.

Heading into the peak of NBA trade season between Thanksgiving and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers were struggling and were expected to make a large roster move. However, since Jan. 1, Indiana is 8-1 and is surging up the standings, looking the part of a postseason team.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Johnson wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 3.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Nets forward Cam Johnson is sidelined a nagging ankle injury as trade speculation grows ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.

Less than three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson's list of suitors is coming into focus. Per NBA insider

So, if Brooklyn trades him, they want something they deem worthwhile. Hawks on SI proposed an trade involving the Bucks, Nets and Atlanta Hawks, where the Bucks received Johnson and draft picks and give up Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, Delon Wright and AJ Johnson. This is a plausible way for Milwaukee to get their guy.

Cam Johnson and the Nets are doing their best to block out trade speculation with the Feb. 6 deadline approaching.

Nov 17, 2021; Brooklyn, New York ... and Claxton would certainly fix those problems. Teams like the Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans could be in the market for a quality ...

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Gill wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.