The Milwaukee Bucks made a notable move during the NBA free agency period by signing Myles Turner to a substantial contract, aiming to strengthen a roster that has struggled to advance beyond the first playoff round over the past three seasons. The acquisition of Turner is significant amid ongoing questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the team and efforts to keep their star player.
Following their usual approach of re-signing key contributors, the Bucks surprised many by adding Turner on a four-year agreement, a decision that caught fans off guard since most expected the Indiana Pacers center to remain with his longtime team. Turner, who spent ten seasons with Indiana and earned distinction as a two-time blocks leader, now brings his defensive presence and experience to Milwaukee.
Initial reports stated the deal was worth $107 million, but recent updates revealed a slightly higher figure. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype shared on X, formerly known as Twitter,
“Update: Milwaukee Bucks signed Myles Turner to a 4-yr, $108.9M deal, sources told @hoopshype. That’s more than initially reported. Turner got a fourth-year player option and 15% trade kicker as ESPN first noted. Turner spent 10 seasons with the Pacers & was a 2-time blocks leader,”
offering detailed contract insights.
The addition of Turner addresses a key vacancy left by the departure of Brook Lopez, as Turner brings a similar skill set but with the advantage of youth. If Antetokounmpo decides to remain with the Bucks, Turner’s presence on both ends of the court is expected to complement Giannis’s style of play well, potentially enhancing the team’s competitiveness moving forward.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What happened to Myles Turner?
A. After ten years in Indiana, where he became the team’s top shot blocker ever, Myles Turner signed a four-year, $107 million contract with Milwaukee. This decision surprised both Pacers supporters and those who closely follow the NBA.
Q. What was Myles Turner’s GPA?
A. He has never mentioned wanting to go to college. In high school, Turner maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA.