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Pacers Eye Trade for Center Amid Deadline Pressure

12/18/2025

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Indiana Pacers may trade Bennedict Mathurin (restricted free agent after this season) for a center upgrade to avoid financial headaches.
The move parallels Myles Turner's departure last season, which left a gap in the lineup.
Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson, who signed a $7 million deal, could become expendable if the team adds a center.
With the trade deadline approaching, these decisions intensify.

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Story summary

Indiana Pacers may trade Bennedict Mathurin (restricted free agent after this season) for a center upgrade to avoid financial headaches.
The move parallels Myles Turner's departure last season, which left a gap in the lineup.
Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson, who signed a $7 million deal, could become expendable if the team adds a center.
With the trade deadline approaching, these decisions intensify.