Bitar’s trade proposal would send Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and a 2027 first-round pick to the Pacers for Turner. The Pacers have come alive after starting with an unsatisfactory 16-18 record, mainly due to Turner’s valuable paint and perimeter production.

Last year, in front of their hometown fans, the Indiana Pacers won the Skills Challenge. A trio of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Myles Turner beat the first-overall picks (Paolo Banchero, VIctor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards ), and a case of young All-Stars ( Trae Young, Scottie Barnes, Tyrese Maxey).

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Stephen Curry remains healthy and ready to take the court against the Jazz on Tuesday at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

The NBA has a crowded national TV schedule this week with plenty of eye-popping games. Here's what to watch for.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

Although national media attention doesn't validate an NBA team, it helps the fan base's aura. The Indiana Pacers' recent 8-2 stretch in their last 10 games caught the NBA's attention, as the titular website gave the Tyrese Haliburton-led team a significant spot in their NBA power rankings.

The way they play is wearing." Indiana recorded an 8-2 record in its last 10 games, beating teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, the significantly-improved Detroit Pistons, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors,

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

The Sacramento Kings got back on the winning track Monday in Brooklyn, avoiding their third straight loss against the lowly Nets and getting De’Aaron Fox to snap out of his recent slump.

Chicago Bulls’ Patrick Williams was overdue for a benching. It’s hard to win games with a starter logging an almost empty stat line every night.