"Danny Ainge Gonna Ask for Tyrese Haliburton": NBA Fans React as Pacers Eye Walker Kessler to Fill Myles Turner Void

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NBA Fans React as Pacers Eye Walker Kessler to Fill Myles Turner Void. (Image Source: Imagn)

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly eyeing Walker Kessler to fill the void created by Myles Turner's departure. On Monday, Ben Anderson from KSL Sports revealed that the Pacers have shown interest in Kessler.

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Anderson made the revelation on this week's episode of the "Jazz Notes" podcast.

"I’ve heard the Indiana Pacers have inquired about Walker Kessler for a long time… a lot. That’s going back to the summer, they’ve lost Myles Turner… before the injury and even after the injury… This is no one with the Jazz but other people who have similar jobs to me have heard similar things," he said.
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A sports media outlet shared the news on X, and fans flooded the post's comments section with their opinions.

"Ainge gonna ask for Haliburton tho," one fan said.
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"Danny will ask for way too much, just stick with Huff and find a cheaper solid backup," another fan said.
"Ainge says Tyrese and 5 firsts or no deal," another fan said.
"Danny Ainge always gon try to scam 😂 watch they ask for sum crazy," another fan said.

Some Indiana fans commented in support of Kessler's potential move.

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"Kessler in Indiana would break the ‘verticality’ rule every night," one fan said.
"He would fix the one thing the team really needs which is rebounding. Literal demon with Hali feeding him omg," another fan said.

Indiana (6-18) appears to be tanking this season. Their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton, is sidelined for the season as he is recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2024-25 NBA Finals. They are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Indiana Pacers are searching for a center around the league

Indiana are looking for a center around the league, according to Shams Charania. The NBA insider reported on the team's trade status in an article on Tuesday.

"The Pacers are in active trade talks around the league to find a center of the future after losing Myles Turner in free agency," he wrote.
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Indiana lost Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks during the offseason. The two-time NBA blocks leader was not satisfied with the offer Indiana's front office presented him with after he helped the team reach the Finals last season.

Ever since Turner's exit, Indiana has struggled to guard the rim, collect rebounds and stop other teams' centers from dominating the paint. They are averaging 44.0 rebounds per game this season with 13.1 contested rebounds per game. Having a good center on the squad would help the Pacers build their defense around him.

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