The Indiana Pacers are actively searching for a center upgrade and have been linked to Walker Kessler and Daniel Gafford as they plan for next season.
Indiana Pacers are actively exploring the center trade market as they plan for Tyrese Haliburton's return, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.
Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler
MIN: 30.8
PTS: 14.4 (70.18%)
REB: 10.8
As: 2.8
ST: 1.4
BL: 1.8
TO: 3.2
GM: 5
Around the league, two names have surfaced as key targets as Indiana looks to upgrade its frontcourt.
Walker Kessler has drawn interest from the Pacers despite Utah Jazz continued resistance in trade talks.
The Jazz have discouraged inquiries all season and remain committed to keeping the young center, even though he missed the rest of the year with a shoulder injury.
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Kessler is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. Utah has signaled it wants to re-sign him after using its projected cap space, despite extension talks before the Oct. 20 deadline ending without a deal due to a wide gap between both sides.
Alongside Kessler, Indiana has also shown interest in Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford. The Pacers have engaged both situations in recent weeks as they search for a reliable rim protector and interior finisher.
The frontcourt push is tied to Indiana's long-term plans around Haliburton, who is expected to return from an Achilles injury next season. Adding a quality center is viewed as a priority to support the Pacers' core moving forward.
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