Myles Turner Bolting for Bucks Was a Stunner. What It Means for Pacers and What Comes Next
- On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal including a player option and 15% trade kicker.
- Given tax limits and Haliburton’s injury, the Pacers offered Turner up to $95 million, below Milwaukee’s $107 million deal, limiting their flexibility.
- The deal includes a player option in 2028-29 and a 15% trade kicker, with the Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to create cap space, ESPN reports.
- Following Turner's departure, the Pacers face a major center vacancy, with interest in Deandre Ayton emerging as a potential solution.
- As the offseason unfolds, Indiana Pacers front office has a mid-level exception available for further roster upgrades, including potential interest in Deandre Ayton.
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Myles Turner will reportedly join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, source says, in free agency surprise
Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, according to a person with knowledge of the moves.
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