Myles Turner Joins Bucks After Pacers Exit

Myles Turner has left the Indiana Pacers after a decade, joining the Milwaukee Bucks following the Pacers' NBA Finals run and a major roster overhaul that included waiving Damian Lillard to clear cap space. Turner's departure was influenced by Indiana's reluctance to pay the luxury tax, particularly after Tyrese Haliburton's season-ending Achilles injury, which signals a potential Pacers rebuild. Turner, a two-time NBA blocks leader and the Pacers' all-time leader in blocks, signed a four-year deal with Milwaukee. He will replace Brook Lopez on the Bucks and team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, significantly strengthening Milwaukee's roster while weakening a Central Division rival. In his farewell, Turner expressed deep gratitude to Pacers fans and the Indianapolis community, reflecting on his growth and lasting connections after being drafted in 2015. The move marks a major shift for both franchises as they look ahead to the next NBA season.