The Indiana Pacers are gearing up to take on the Utah Jazz tonight but they may need to do so without a crucial player. Center Myles Turner has been downgraded

The Pacers could have some problems down the road if they were to keep their long time big man past this season.

Myles Turner's contract is up at the end of this season, which has led to trade rumors. Here's why the Pacers should and shouldn't look to move him.

Indiana has gotten the most calls about center Myles Turner. Turner has been the subject of trade rumors for a lot of his career in Indiana. Turner has spent his entire career with the Pacers and will be a free agent for the first time this summer. Because of that teams, have asked about Indiana's willingness to trade him as an expiring contract.

It sounds like another veteran center is off the board for the Los Angeles Lakers as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws nearer. NBA insider Marc Stein

Myles Turner has come up a lot in rumors leading up to the NBA trade deadline, but the Pacers hold mixed feelings on dealing him.

Myles Turner hosted a packing event for his W.A.R.M initiative packing event which services the less fortunate after the Pacers win over the Hawks.

The Pacers appear committed to Andrew Nembhard and Myles Turner despite potentially going into tax territory next season.

This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Myles Turner seeking a contract in the $30 million-plus range that Pacers don't want to pay? Stewart was tossed after playing eight minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.

The Indiana Pacers have been contacted by a lot of teams about the star center, but this team has done it more than others.