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NBA Power Rankings Week 14: Trade deadline recap

By Corey Rausch

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets at Amway Center on March 23, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets at Amway Center on March 23, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) /
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team. 100. . 21-23. Previous: 19th. Indiana Pacers. 17

Last Week: Beat/OT Miami Heat 109-106, Lost to Milwaukee Bucks 140-113, Beat Detroit Pistons 116-111, Beat Dallas Mavericks 109-94

This Week: 3/29 at Washington Wizards, 3/31 vs. Miami Heat, 4/2 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 4/3 at San Antonio Spurs

After rumors swirled that the Indiana Pacers were listening to offers on Malcolm Brogdon, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, the team stood pat and are rolling with the roster they have had for the season. The biggest news of the week came when the Pacers announced that TJ Warren would be out for the remainder of the season.

Warren has played just four games this season and will not be returning after undergoing surgery. After being a revelation in the bubble for the Pacers this year is a lost one of the forward blossoming on a winning team. The Pacers will continue to push for a play-in spot with Caris LeVert back on the court but the blow of losing Warren for the rest of the season is real.

The rumbling about coach Nate Bjorkgren not connecting with the entirety of his team is unlikely to quiet if wins do not continue to pile up like they did this week. Despite the injuries they have suffered, the Indiana Pacers are still more than talented enough to be a playoff lock given the years that Sabonis, TJ McConnell and Doug McDermott are having. Turner is still firmly in the mix for Defensive Player of the Year. Should the team remain on the outside looking in the trade rumors will likely return during the offseason.