Overview
- ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Pacers are engaged in active trade talks to find a center of the future following Turner's departure in free agency.
- KSL's Ben Anderson said Indiana has asked about Walker Kessler "for a long time," with interest dating to the summer and continuing after his injury.
- No agreement or formal offer for Kessler has been reported, and discussions remain unconfirmed.
- Kessler, 24, is out for the season after labrum surgery and is set for restricted free agency, which allows the Jazz to match any offer.
- Local coverage notes Utah wants to be competitive next season, and any Kessler deal could seek young Pacers players or draft assets, which remains speculative.