A three-team trade proposal sends Myles Turner to the Lakers, reshaping their frontcourt and strengthening their title hopes ahead of the deadline.

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.

"Aaron don't complain, bro," Pacers center Myles Turner said. "He's going to go out ... 35 games with a sprained left ankle, it mattered to Nesmith that he got to see the ball go in the bucket ...

The Indiana Pacers have won eight of their last 10 games overall and now have put themselves into a strong position to contend the remainder of the year. After

INDIANAPOLIS -- On Aaron Nesmith's first night back ... Carlisle and others note that when Pacers center Myles Turner was dealing with foul trouble last season in a game against the 76ers in Philadelphia, Nesmith volunteered to defend the 7-foot, 280 ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- On Aaron Nesmith's first night back ... Carlisle and others note that when Pacers center Myles Turner was dealing with foul trouble last season in a game against the 76ers in ...

Myles Turner scored 28 points in two games against the Spurs, but he slowed Victor Wembanyama down in the Pacers' win in Saturday's game.

DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points ... The Pistons shot 2 for 17 on 3-pointers in the second half. Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months ...