Bucks Sign Veteran Myles Turner Four-Year $109M Deal

Myles Turner, after spending a decade with the Indiana Pacers and reaching the NBA Finals, signed a four-year, $108.9 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in pursuit of a championship and a more competitive environment. His departure was influenced by the Pacers' altered outlook following Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury, which diminished their title hopes and led to financial caution, despite initially planning to retain Turner. Turner praised Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the organization's culture, expressing confidence that joining Milwaukee offers him a better chance to contend for NBA titles. Bucks coach Doc Rivers highlighted Turner as a perfect fit alongside Giannis, emphasizing the challenges of winning and the importance of team chemistry and health. Turner acknowledged the difficulty of leaving the only franchise he had known but was motivated by the opportunity to compete at a higher level again. The Bucks made the move possible by using the waive-and-stretch provision on Damian Lillard’s contract to create salary cap space for Turner.