Myles Turner has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a report.
Turner, who spent the first 10 seasons of his pro career with the Indiana Pacers, will now depart for division-rival Milwaukee less than 2 weeks after the Pacers came up short in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
That’s according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports Turner has agreed to a 4-year, $107 million deal with the Bucks. His deal will also include a player option and a 15% trade kicker.
It’s a stunning move that has ramifications elsewhere on the roster. In order to clear enough cap space to sign Turner, the Bucks are waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s remaining $113 million in guaranteed money. That means Lillard, who suffered a torn Achilles during the postseason, will now become a free agent.
Turner joins a core in Milwaukee that’s headlined by 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks will be looking to make a deep postseason run next year with Turner and Antetokounmpo in their front court.
The Bucks won the NBA title back in 2021 but have not reached the Eastern Conference Finals in any of the last 3 postseasons.
Turner will be entering his 11th NBA season since departing Texas back in 2015.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
