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Indiana Pacers · 4 years agoMyles Turner speaks on how his father's coronavirus alters his viewpoint on NBA return

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner was just one of a fair amount of NBA players that were directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. His own father, David. tested positive for COVID-19, but has since recovered. This was a traumatic experience for Turner, which understandably cast some doubt on his intention to take part in […]

Phoenix Suns · 4 years ago4 young NBA stars who could be traded next

The majority of NBA players enter the league with a desire to stick it out with the teams that drafted them. However, player movement around the league is increasing at a faster pace nowadays. As the saying goes, the NBA is first and foremost a business. General managers will do anything to improve their team’s […]

Houston Rockets · 4 years ago5 stars the Rockets can trade for this offseason

The Houston Rockets are in win-now mode with James Harden and Russell Westbrook in the middle of their primes. With their superstar backcourt both above 30, their championship window may be on borrowed time. Currently sitting at sixth in the Western Conference, it’s arguable that they are slowly slipping away from the upper echelon of […]

Miami Heat · 4 years agoNBA: 5 best tampering opportunities in Disney bubble

The NBA will enter uncharted waters when it resumes its 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, but one thing that is sure to happen is tampering, as 22 teams will be sequestered in the bubble with ample opportunities to line out trades. Here are five possible moves that can emerge from the Orlando […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoThere's merit behind the Indiana Pacers trading Victor Oladipo

In a perfect world, the Indiana Pacers ride off into the sunset with Victor Oladipo leading the way. At the same time, not everything can be perfect, and there’s merit behind the Pacers moving their All-Star guard. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, Oladipo and the Pacers hit a stalemate after the team offered him a […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoOne trade the Indiana Pacers need to make in the offseason

The Indiana Pacers were one of the pleasant surprises of the 2019-20 season. The team won 39 games before the campaign was suspended, despite All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo only appearing in 13 contests. The high-flyer missed the early part of the season recovering from his ruptured quad tendon injury. If the 2019-20 season gets […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner addresses reason for early 2019-20 struggles

The 2019-20 season was not particularly a good season for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner — at least in the first few months. In a recent interview, Turner shared the reason behind early struggles. In today’s game, big men with an efficient shooting stroke are invaluable. Turner knows this and had been working on […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers C Myles Turner details father's hospitalization, battle with coronavirus

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had a loved battle coronavirus (COVID-19), with his father David hospitalized due to the pandemic-level virus. Turner spoke to Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard and podcaster CJ McCollum on his show and detailed the challenging time his family faced due to the infectious disease. “My dad actually got it. He […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers C Myles Turner sets new career-high in blocks with 8 vs. Hornets

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner clearly wants to be the Defensive Player of the Year. On Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets, Turner registered a career-high eight blocks, stamping his claim that he might be the best shot blocker in the league today. Career-high 8 blocks tonight for Myles Turner. Congrats big fella! #IndianaStyle pic.twitter.com/vzra83yOlZ — […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner dishes on next goal — Defensive Player of the Year

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner wants to be Defensive Player of the Year badly. For that to happen, Turner will have to overtake Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, who has won the award two years in a row. “Well, definitely want to be Defensive Player of the Year,” Turner told Uproxx. “That’s something I […]

NBA · 5 years ago5 most disappointing players in the NBA in 2019-20 season

Believe it or not, there are only two months left in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. By this point, we have a large enough sample size to gather some legitimate information. We pretty much know which teams are good, which teams are meh and which teams just stink at this stage, and the same goes […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoRUMOR: Pacers' Myles Turner expected to be traded at some point

The Indiana Pacers could soon break up the dynamic frontcourt duo of Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner, letting go of the latter in a potential trade down the road. According to Michael Scotto of Bleacher Report, the Pacers could part ways with the NBA’s leading shot-blocker from last season. “The active phone conversations for Indiana […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoShould Pacers trade Myles Turner ahead of deadline?

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has had a somewhat disappointing individual season despite the Pacers’ overall success, and the front office has reportedly placed the 6-foot-11 big man on the trading block. The biggest reason behind Indiana’s decision to make Turner available has to be the emergence of 23-year-old big man Domantas Sabonis. The fourth-year […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoWhy the Pacers should try to flip Myles Turner for Kevin Love

While the Indiana Pacers have been playing just fine without their All-Star guard in the lineup, Victor Oladipo returned to play on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. While he only had nine points, two rebounds and four assists, Dipo did have the play of the game when he banked the game-tying triple in the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoReport: Hawks' John Collins, Pacers' Myles Turner are on the trading block

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner and Atlanta Hawks youngster John Collins are both reportedly on the trading block, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6: If the current trade buzz is accurate, the general market for young frontcourt players is robust, with league executives saying both the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Pacers' Myles Turner posterizes Marquese Chriss

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner hasn’t had the breakout season that many expected from the fifth-year pro. Despite that, Turner is still an athletic, young and exciting big man who, when given the opportunity, can give fans crazy highlights. Turner had one of those highlights in the Pacers game against the Golden State Warriors on […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoRumor: Rival executives 'intrigued' by possibly trading for Spencer Dinwiddie, Myles Turner

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie capitalized on Kyrie Irving’s extended absence to stake his claim as one of the better backcourt players in the Eastern Conference. Dinwiddie is also beginning to generate some trade interest from opposing teams. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported teams are “intrigued” at the prospect of trading for […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoReport: Pacers shutting down Myles Turner trade inquiries

The Indiana Pacers continue to resist trade calls on center Myles Turner ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Turner signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Pacers in 2018: The Pacers continue to turn away teams who inquire about Myles Turner, sources say. They are good, and they […]

San Antonio Spurs · 5 years agoSpurs should consider pursuing Myles Turner via trade

The San Antonio Spurs are currently in a tough spot as a franchise. Despite building around veterans like DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge, they are barely holding onto the final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings with over half the season left to play. Shaking things up and pursuing a player like Myles Turner […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner credits rejuvenated play to social media withdrawal

It hasn’t been the breakout season for Myles Turner that many peopled expected. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound big man had a rough start to his fifth NBA season with the Indiana Pacers, failing to reach double-digit points in eight of his first 16 games and his rebound production dropping off compared to last season. Now 36 […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoRUMOR: Pacers satisfied with Myles Turner-Domantas Sabonis frontcourt

The frontcourt duo of Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis was expected to break up at some point, considering the two have very similar skill sets as traditional big men that ventures into shooting the three. Though the Indiana Pacers seem plenty happy with their power forward and center, enjoying playing a different style of basketball […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoReport: Pacers center Myles Turner switches agents, signs with Bill Duffy

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is switching agents. According to Grant Afseth, Turner is leaving Brian Jungreis and signing with Bill Duffy: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1211817511693553666 Myles Turner signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Pacers in 2018, but he might not last in Indiana too much longer. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, several NBA execs believe […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoSeveral NBA execs believe Pacers will eventually look to move Myles Turner

Myles Turner signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Indiana Pacers in 2018, but he might not last in Indiana too much longer. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, several NBA execs believe the Pacers will eventually look to trade Turner, who is making $17.5 million this season: Several executives believe the Indiana […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner ghosts social media as he fights through slump

Plenty of athletes love to engage with fans on social media. Kevin Durant has never been afraid to respond to criticism. LeBron James often uses Twitter as an extension of his personal brand. But Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner? He would rather focus on basketball for the time being. The 23-year-old is struggling to establish […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoOne trade that would make the Celtics even more dangerous

The Boston Celtics have gotten off to a great start to the 2019-20 season. As things currently stand, they possess an 11-4 record and trail only the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings. After the departure of Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets in the offseason, the Celtics managed to replace him with Kemba […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers unlikely to trade Myles Turner in the Eastern Conference, if at all

The Indiana Pacers are unlikely to trade center Myles Turner in the Eastern Conference, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy. In fact, according to the report, the Pacers might not even have any interest in trading Turner, who could be on the radar of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics can be a legitimate threat to […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner returns to Pacers lineup vs. Bucks after eight-game absence

After missing the previous eight games, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner has recovered from a sprained right ankle he sustained against the Brooklyn Nets at the end of October. Malcolm Brogdon and T.J. McConnell ruled out tonight vs Bucks. Two-way guard Naz Mitrou-Long may […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb are doubtful to play vs. Bucks

The Indiana Pacers have been without their star guard Victor Oladipo since last season, and now, for its upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, three other notable names will also be out: Injury report for tonight against the @Bucks:Malcolm Brogdon: Doubtful (sore back)Jeremy Lamb: Doubtful (sprained ankle)T.J. McConnell: Questionable (sore groin)Victor Oladipo: […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner hoping to return Saturday vs. Bucks

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is hoping to return to the court on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Turner is recovering from a sprained right ankle he sustained against the Brooklyn Nets at the end of October. Turner is averaging 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers C Myles Turner is questionable for Sunday's game vs. Magic

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is listed as questionable for his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday due to an ankle injury, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Turner initially sprained his ankle during his team’s win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 30. He has missed each of the last […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner out for Pacers vs. Pistons with ankle injury

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner will miss his fifth consecutive game on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Turner is still recovering from a sprained right ankle he sustained against the Brooklyn Nets: Myles Turner (ankle) is out tonight vs Pistons. No need to rush him back considering the early concern for the injury. — Scott […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoIs Pacers' Myles Turner or Domantas Sabonis the better player?

Last season, Domantas Sabonis was Myles Turner’s primary backup at the center position for the Indiana Pacers. This year, head coach Nate McMillan experimented by starting both of them in the Pacers frontcourt. Both Turner and Sabonis have been getting heavy run together on the floor and are important to Indiana’s success this season. Unfortunately, […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoWhat the Myles Turner injury means for Pacers

The Indiana Pacers finally got in the win column for the 2019-20 NBA season, beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-108 on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Pacers lost starting center Myles Turner to an ankle injury early in the victory. Indiana announced Thursday that Turner is week-to-week with a sprained right ankle. The Athletic’s Scott Agness reports […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner listed as week-to-week with sprained right ankle

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is now being listed as week-to-week with a sprained right ankle, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Pacers center Myles Turner has been listed week-to-week with a sprained right ankle. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2019 Turner, now 23 year of age, suffered the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner helped to locker room during Nets game after non-contact injury to right leg

The Indiana Pacers have seen this movie before. Pacers center Myles Turner was escorted to the locker room after suffering an apparent non-contact injury during Indiana’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1189695458630946819 The official diagnosis should come in time, but non-contact injuries almost never result in anything even relatively optimistic. Kevin Durant’s […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoEvaluating the first look at the Domantas Sabonis-Myles Turner starting tandem for the Pacers

The Indiana Pacers opened their regular season with a 119-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons. It provided fans with their first look at Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis starting alongside each other in the frontcourt. The two big men played very well when looking at their basic statistical production. Sabonis led the team in scoring […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner praises Pacers rookie Goga Bitadze's knowledge for the game

The Indiana Pacers raved about the type of player that they got with the 18th overall pick almost as soon as the 2019 NBA Draft concluded. Myles Turner is already seeing why, given his recent praise for rookie Goga Bitadze. When Turner entered the NBA, he was a 19-year-old that spent one season at the […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPacers' Myles Turner confronts the challenge of not overworking in training camp

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had a busy summer after playing for Team USA in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. With Turner working for most of the offseason, Pacers head coach Nate McMillan reportedly wants their starting center to take a step back in training camp. When asked about his coach’s plan to take it easy […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoMyles Turner doubles down on claim that Victor Oladipo will come back earlier than expected

The Indiana Pacers were dealt a crushing blow last season when sweet-singing star guard Victor Oladipo went down with a ruptured quad that cost him the back half of the season. Oladipo was expected to miss a good chunk of the 2019-20 campaign, but teammate Myles Turner thinks differently. During the Pacers media day, Myles […]

Indiana Pacers · 5 years agoPreviewing the 2019-20 NBA season for the Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are coming off of a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won 48 games and were bounced out of the first round of the playoffs, but everyone knows that wasn’t the real Pacers. Indiana lost its best player, Victor Oladipo, to a season-ending quad tear in late January, which ended any hope […]

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