The NBA trade deadline is like the league’s annual game of high-stakes poker. Contenders go all in and pretenders fold their hands. For the Indiana Pacers, sitting at 25-20 midway through the season,

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.

Dec 4, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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, Gill wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

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

Marc Stein of The Stein Line said the Brooklyn Nets are telling teams that they don't have to trade Cam Johnson before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Johnson, who turns 29 in March, is having a career year in Brooklyn,

Tyrese Haliburton scored 16 of his 28 points in a dazzling 2-1/2 minute display late in the third quarter, Pascal Siakam scored 23 and the Indiana Pacers downed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 136-98 in the NBA Paris Games finale on Saturday.

Stephen Curry has long been admired not only for his transcendent basketball skills but also for his generosity and compassion off the court. That compassion