Heading into the peak of NBA trade season between Thanksgiving and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers were struggling and were expected to make a large roster move. However, since Jan. 1, Indiana is 8-1 and is surging up the standings, looking the part of a postseason team.

With the Indiana Pacers continuing to climb the Eastern Conference ranks, postseason success is becoming a less lofty aspiration by the day. However, a player previously believed to be highly coveted by the Pacers may not be where they turn to for a move to bring them closer to championship contention.

The Indiana Pacers could be one of the few teams to be active as the highly anticipated NBA trade deadline approaches.  The Pacers are one of the hottest teams

Here's a look at all the recent news surrounding the Indiana Pacers, including a bevy of trade rumors, proposals, and predictions.

whose name has been connected in reported trade discussions for the one player the Pacers have been most consistently connected to so far this cycle — Brooklyn Nets wing Cameron Johnson.

Cam Johnson and the Nets are doing their best to block out trade speculation with the Feb. 6 deadline approaching.

Nets forward Cam Johnson is sidelined a nagging ankle injury as trade speculation grows ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.

A pair of clubs that share a city take the court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Cam Johnson trade talks, Clint Capela’s new role and future, what’s potentially next for the Cleveland Cavaliers,

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

Victor Wembanyama inspires the San Antonio Spurs to a 140-110 victory against the Indiana Pacers at Accor Arena in Paris, France.

Who knows if Butler will end up on the move, but there is a nice consolation prize waiting to find out where his next home might be. Cam Johnson, the soon-to-be 29-year-old Brooklyn Nets wing, has been arguably their best player overall this season.