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Pacers’ painfully obvious center solution comes with major caveat

Related Topics: Myles Turner, Pacers

Pacers have to trade for a new center, but they might be better off pursuing a different type of center than they're used to.

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson (22) during a game against the Washington Wizards. | Michael Hickey/GettyImages

The Indiana Pacers are still in need of a new starting center following Myles Turner's offseason departure, and the best way for them to get that is by a trade ahead of February's deadline. However, instead of pursuing another big man who can stretch the floor and protect the rim, Indiana might be better off completely changing course and landing someone who can address its rebounding and paint defense needs.