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Myles Turner, after a decade with the Indiana Pacers, has signed a four-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, expressing gratitude to Pacers fans and explaining his move as a desire to stay competitive, especially after recent deep playoff runs.
Indiana Pacers' president Kevin Pritchard was surprised to learn about Myles Turner's departure to the Milwaukee Bucks via social media, highlighting the unexpected nature of the move and the team's ongoing negotiations that ultimately did not lead to a sign-and-trade deal. Turner, who played 10 years with Indiana, signed a four-year, $107 million contract with the Bucks, leaving the Pacers in shock.
The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising move by waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner, which received mixed reactions from NBA insiders, with some calling it reckless and a sign of desperation, raising questions about the team's future prospects despite the strategic intent to appease Giannis Antetokounmpo and improve their playoff chances.
Myles Turner left the Indiana Pacers after a decade to join the Milwaukee Bucks on a four-year, $107 million deal, in a move driven by financial and team-building considerations, especially after the Pacers' season was impacted by injuries and strategic shifts.
The NBA free agency day 2 saw major moves including the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner, a historic supermax extension for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and various re-signings and trades, with some deals raising eyebrows due to their strategic implications and financial considerations.
Myles Turner is set to join the Milwaukee Bucks on a four-year deal, while the Bucks waived Damian Lillard, who is recovering from an Achilles injury and has the freedom to choose his next team. The NBA's free agency period saw significant moves, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record extension, Dennis Schröder joining Sacramento, and other player signings and trades. The offseason has been marked by surprises and major roster changes.
The Milwaukee Bucks made significant moves in the 2025 NBA free agency, including signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal and waiving injured star Damian Lillard to create cap space, which has caused mixed reactions. The team also signed other players like Jericho Sims and Gary Harris, and made several other notable deals and extensions across the league.
The article discusses NBA free agency developments, including Myles Turner's offer from the Pacers and his signing with the Bucks, Damian Lillard's injury rehab plans, limited market activity for restricted free agents like Kuminga, Clarkson's buyout details, and Malik Beasley's financial issues amid federal investigations.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard to free cap space for signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, allowing Lillard to potentially join a contending team of his choice, especially after his injury and the Bucks' strategic roster adjustments.
The Golden State Warriors missed out on acquiring Myles Turner, who signed a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving the Warriors to continue their search for a suitable center in a limited market.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard to free up cap space for a trade to acquire Myles Turner, ending Lillard's two-season stint with the team as he recovers from an Achilles injury, and he becomes an unrestricted free agent, with Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly unhappy with the decision.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard to free up cap space for signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, aiming to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo amid ongoing team adjustments and trades in the NBA offseason.
The Detroit Pistons are interested in acquiring big men Naz Reid and Myles Turner to improve their floor spacing, with Reid showing strong recent performance and Turner being a key player for Indiana, though their chances depend on contract negotiations and team cap space.
The Indiana Pacers, despite their frustration over close losses to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, see value in their playoff run after missing the playoffs for three seasons. The team, featuring many first-time playoff participants, gained valuable experience and highlighted their growth and potential. Veteran Pascal Siakam emphasized the uncertainty of future opportunities, while the team acknowledged the significant progress made this season.
The Indiana Pacers secured a playoff berth by overwhelming the Atlanta Hawks 157-115, with Myles Turner scoring 31 points and Pascal Siakam adding 28 points. The Pacers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs, while the Hawks will play the Chicago Bulls in the 9-10 play-in game. Turner and Siakam dominated in the paint, while point guards Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell pushed the relentless pace. Despite a strong start, the Pacers had defensive lapses in the first half but tightened up in the second half to secure the win.