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.

Cameron Johnson is the hottest name on the NBA trade market right now, and there may be a particular team moving into pole position for him. Veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported on Saturday that the Sacramento Kings may have the best chance of trading for the Brooklyn Nets forward Johnson,

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday inside the Paycom Center. The Thunder are fresh off a loss to Dallas Mavericks on Friday - i

Confirming recent reporting from ESPN, Jake Fischer writes at The Stein Line (Substack link) that Brooklyn’s asking price for forward Cameron Johnson is indeed high and that the team doesn’t feel compelled to move him by February 6.

A right ankle sprain will keep Johnson out Friday, and the forward's next shot to take the court for the Nets arrives Sunday against the Thunder. Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson should handle expanded roles in Brooklyn's rotation against Los Angeles.

One of the most coveted players is Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets. The player has a large number of suitors, but at the moment there are 2 teams leading the race. Those 2 teams are the Indiana Pacers and the Sacramento Kings.

Executives from three franchises told The Athletic that Cleveland has expressed interest in acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets — one of the most coveted players league-wide in the trade market — with the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching.

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Nets : OUT: Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Maxwell Lewis (tibia), De’Anthony Melton (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Trendon Watford (hamstring), and Dariq Whitehead (G League). QUESTIONABLE: Cam Johnson (ankle).

In the first meeting between these two teams on the season, the Thunder seek to bounce back from its Friday night loss amid several injuries.

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