If the Cleveland Cavaliers had any intention of unloading Jarrett Allen elsewhere, the Indiana Pacers quickly emerged as a franchise who would be looking for what the starting center could offer. The problem with this potential avenue being explored would be Indiana already eyeing up someone else.
Shams Charania revealed the Pacers would be in the market for an upgrade to their center spot after losing Myles Turner in 2025 free agency. Jake Fischer followed up that report with one of his own that insisted Indiana was looking towards the Western Conference for their man.