After missing the past three games before the All-Star break with a cervical strain, the Pacers expect Myles Turner to be ready to play Thursday.

Pacers center Myles Turner suffered a cervical strain when he was hit in the head by teammate Bennedict Mathurin in a win over the Clippers on Feb. 6.

When the Indiana Pacers return to the court after the All-Star break, Myles Turner is expected to be in the lineup. Turner missed three games after being inadvertently hit in the face by teammate Bennedict Mathurin.

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan discussed the team's plan around the trade deadline and Myles Turner on the Setting the Pace podcast