Myles Turner Signs Four-Year $107M Bucks Deal, Pacers President Shocked

Myles Turner, the Indiana Pacers' longest-tenured player and all-time leading shot-blocker, signed a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, ending his 10-year tenure with the Pacers. Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard learned of Turner's decision through an ESPN tweet and expressed shock, noting that negotiations were ongoing and conducted in good faith. Despite the Pacers' willingness to go deep into the luxury tax to retain Turner, the Bucks' offer was ultimately more compelling for Turner and his family. Pritchard acknowledged that as an unrestricted free agent, Turner had the right to accept the offer he preferred. The Bucks' move was also part of a broader strategy to keep superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, involving complex financial decisions including waiving Damian Lillard. While Turner’s departure marks a significant personnel change following the Pacers' recent NBA Finals run, Pritchard expressed respect and gratitude for Turner's contributions and maintained an amicable tone regarding the player's decision.