The Indiana Pacers are considering their options at the center position after the Toronto Raptors decided to keep Jakob Poeltl. Poeltl was a potential trade target for the Pacers, but his strong performance and recent injury make him unlikely to be moved. This leaves the Pacers with the choice of re-signing their own center, Myles Turner, or exploring other options.
The Indiana Pacers are still looking for ways to improve their roster. They acquired Thomas Bryant last week in order to firm up the backup center position. They were forced to do so after they lost both Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to a torn Achilles.
Myles Turner is becoming a free agent after the season because he is unable to sign a contract extension. That means he becomes a true free agent for the first time. While it's likely that the Pacers try to re-sign him, that won't stop them from looking for other options at that spot. Poeltl has been having a very strong season so far. He is putting up 15.5 points, 11 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. He did just suffer an injury and it's unclear when he will be back on the court, which could have made him more available in a trade for the right team.
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