It sounds like another veteran center is off the board for the Los Angeles Lakers as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws nearer. NBA insider Marc Stein

The Pacers' phones are undeniably ringing with interest in Myles Turner. That was inevitable with Turner just months away from unrestricted free agency now. Yet the prevailing leaguewide sense, one week out from the trade buzzer, is that the Pacers do not want to trade Turner.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has emerged as one of the NBA's most appealing role players. Turner has long been one of the league's best shot blockers. He's a solid rim protector and finisher, but also a high-level 3-point shooter.