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Indiana PacersIs 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 PacersWhat 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 PacersMyles 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 PacersPacers' 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 PacersEvaluating 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 PacersMyles 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 PacersPacers' 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 PacersMyles 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 PacersPreviewing 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 […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner admits Team USA's failure at FIBA World Cup will stick with them forever

The 2019 FIBA World Cup did not quite go as expected for Team USA. Before the competition even began, marquee stars like Anthony Davis and James Harden declared that they would not be participating in an effort to rest their bodies and prepare for the 2019-20 NBA season. Just days before being selected for the […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Myles Turner thinks Victor Oladipo 'will be back a lot sooner than people think'

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner thinks All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo “will be back a lot sooner than people think.” Oladipo is recovering from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. The Pacers star suffered the injury on Jan. 23 against the Toronto Raptors. While speaking with @TheFrankIsola Pacers Center Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) was very optimistic […]

Indiana Pacers3 biggest storylines for the Indiana Pacers entering the 2019-20 NBA season

The Indiana Pacers are coming off a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they saw their star player, Victor Oladipo, go down with a quadriceps tendon tear in January, which resulted in the Pacers winning 48 games and being bounced out of the first round of the playoffs. Now, Indiana is heading into the 2019-20 season […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner won't tolerate Team USA slander, disrespect from critics

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has taken to Twitter to broadcast his utter disdain for all the negativity that is currently being thrown in the direction of Team USA following consecutive defeats against France and Serbia in the FIBA World Cup. In a series of emotional tweets, the 23-year-old did not hold back in […]

Utah JazzNicolas Batum says Rudy Gobert used Myles Turner's comments as motivation

Team USA center Myles Turner took a little jab at French big man Rudy Gobert prior to their recently concluded FIBA World Cup matchup, in which France won 89-79. As relayed by John Schuhmann of NBA.com, Nicolas Batum said Gobert used the Indiana Pacers center’s sly comments as fuel for their Wednesday showdown, which obviously […]

NBATeam USA center Myles Turner looking forward to going up against France's Rudy Gobert

Team USA center Myles Turner is looking forward to going up against France’s Rudy Gobert. USA Basketball will face France next in the knockout round of the FIBA World Cup in China. Gobert has won the last two Defensive Player of the Year awards in the NBA, something Turner clearly isn’t pleased about. “Gobert is […]

NBATeam USA's kid gloves must come off during elimination stage of FIBA World Cup

Team USA has gotten off to a perfect yet somewhat unimpressive 5-0 start in this 2019 FIBA World Cup, mustering the top seed in competition and now awaiting the first heavy hitter it will face in this tournament — France. Besides a 53-point scorching of 48th-ranked Japan in the third game of group play, the […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Rui Hachimura posterizes Myles Turner in Japan's loss to Team USA

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura threw down a ferocious one-handed jam over Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner during Japan’s game against Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. With roughly five and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday’s matchup, Hachimura received a pass on the left wing, then proceeded to make […]

NBAMyles Turner reacts to heart-stopping win over Turkey in FIBA World Cup

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner was a man relieved following Team USA’s razor-thin overtime victory against Turkey in the FIBA World Cup. The Americans eventually escape with the W, 93-92, but it wasn’t until the Turks gave them quite a scare. Following the highly-entertaining contest, Turner, who himself logged 11 points (on 3-of-7 shooting), nine […]

NBAKemba Walker, Myles Turner admit there were early jitters for Team USA in FIBA World Cup opener

The United States men’s national team opened their 2019 FIBA World Cup trip in China with an 88-67 rout over the Czech Republic on Sunday. Despite the many losses of big names to first-time USA Basketball head coach Gregg Popovich’s squad, the Americans pulled off the first win in their round robin style of play […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner preaches defense, communication to Team USA ahead of FIBA World Cup

For Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, playing for Team USA under first-time head coach Gregg Popovich can be boiled down to one idea: defense. The 23-year-old former lottery selection for the Pacers is competing in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. It’s Turner’s first trip to an international competition with Team USA following his […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner nails one-handed full-court shot

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is having fun at Team USA training camp. While the team was winding down after practice, Turner casually nailed a full-court shot to the delight of his nearby teammates. It appears as if he did it in one take, too: Myles Turner made this look too easy 🎯 (via @NBA) […]

NBATeam USA coach Gregg Popovich encouraged by Myles Turner, Jaylen Brown’s performances

For the first time in a good while, Team USA will not be coming into the FIBA World Cup as heavy favorites. The lack of notable superstars on the roster puts their chances of winning the competition in question. Gregg Popovich and players such as Myles Turner and Jaylen Brown have work to do. However, […]

Boston CelticsJaylen Brown expects Myles Turner to make a ‘huge difference’ for Team USA in FIBA WC

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown expects Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to make a ‘huge difference’ as Team USA’s defensive anchor in the FIBA World Cup. Brown believes that Turner will not only make an impact on defense, but he’ll also play a key role on the offensive end. The Celtics rising star thinks Turner’s […]

Indiana Pacers3 Pacers players facing the most pressure in 2019-20

Kevin Pritchard and the Indiana Pacers are feeling like major winners so far this offseason. After getting knocked out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics last season, they knew major changes needed to happen. Those changed came very quickly in free agency. Gone are Bojan Bogdanovic, Thaddeus Young, Tyreke […]

NBAPredicting Team USA's FIBA 2019 World Cup roster after Las Vegas camp

USA Basketball is finally rounding up its roster after the recent wave of events have left a lean number of players left in contention for the final 12 spots heading into the FIBA 2019 World Cup in China. Recent cuts saw Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo hit the road, […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner: Ranking the Pacers big's 4 best performances from last season

CLUTCH Summary: Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is coming off a tremendous season. Despite injuries, and thanks to guys like Turner, the Pacers still had themselves a tremendous 2018-19 NBA season. With the upcoming season looming, there’s good reason to believe the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner are just started to hit their peaks.  […]

Indiana PacersDomantas Sabonis says he knows pairing with Myles Turner can work

The Indiana Pacers will be making a major change in terms of their style of play next season as they have decided to insert Sixth Man of the Year candidate Domantas Sabonis into the starting lineup to pair with Myles Turner. This is something that has been rarely done in the NBA since the game […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Goga Bitadze honored to be working out with Myles Turner

Indiana Pacers rookie Goga Bitadze has been working hard all summer to prepare for what should be a very intriguing debut campaign for the 6-foot-11 Georgian national. According to the 20-year-old, he has been adjusting well to life in the United States as well as under the mantle of the Pacers. One thing that has […]

NBA5 underrated NBA players heading into 2019-20 season

These days, there is so much exposure in professional sports due to the presence of social media and a more hands-on experience for the fans that there really aren’t many secrets in the NBA. Basically, all of the stars are fleshed out, both in terms of their performance on the court and their behavior off […]

Indiana PacersPacers broadcaster doubts defensive efficiency of Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis frontcourt

For longtime Indiana Pacers broadcaster Marl Boyle, the frontcourt combination of Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis may create a hole in the team’s defense. The Pacers will enter the 2019-2020 season with a revamped roster. They lost four of their starters namely Bojan Bogdanovic, Darren Collison, Thaddeus Young, Wesley Mathews, and Tyreke Evans. This will […]

Indiana PacersReport: Teams inquired with Pacers about Myles Turner trade before and after 2019 NBA Draft

Multiple teams inquired with the Indiana Pacers about a Myles Turner trade before and after the 2019 NBA Draft, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Pacers signed Turner to a four-year, $80 million extension last summer. It’s unclear if trade talks centered on Turner gained any significant traction: Teams inquired with Indiana about Myles Turner both […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Myles Turner credits yoga for his defense, will continue to use it as offseason routine

Myles Turner, as strange as it sounds, recently changed his running style. The Indiana Pacers center dropped in the 2015 draft in part due to fears that his, shuffling, choppy posture while running wouldn’t just limit his effectiveness, but potentially be a harbinger of future injury. He went through comprehensive testing at the Hospital of […]

Indiana PacersKevin McHale in Texas to help Pacers' Myles Turner with post moves

Hall of Famer Kevin McHale is helping Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner improve his post moves, Grant Afseth revealed on Turner’s official website. According to the report, McHale traveled to the Athletic Performance Ranch in Texas to conduct workouts with Turner. The training is meant to help the 23-year-old center improve his inside scoring and […]

Indiana PacersMyles Turner dedicated to using his platform to help people in the community

The Indiana Pacers’ rising star Myles Turner has been spending his summer helping his community. The Texas native has turned his attention in the offseason towards living a secluded lifestyle away from the free agency madness in the NBA and giving back to his biggest supporters, his parents, while helping less fortunate people. Via Brad […]

Indiana Pacers3 improvements Myles Turner must make this offseason for the Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have had a big offseason, bringing in names like Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb, and TJ Warren. While those guys were big pickups, a lot of fans are forgetting about the team improving due to the young players developing. Even more forget that Myles Turner still fits into that “young player” category. Despite […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Victor Oladipo says Myles Turner was 'robbed' of an All-Defensive Team spot

Victor Oladipo, who is expected to return around December from a torn quad suffered in the middle of the 2018-19 season, is hopeful his Indiana Pacers will have a special season ahead, but that hasn’t stopped him from feeling his teammate Myles Turner was “robbed” of an All-Defensive Team spot. “We can be very special,” […]

Indiana PacersNate McMillan plans on having Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis as Pacers' starting frontcourt

The Indiana Pacers are planning to make a major tweak in their starting lineup, with both Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis set to both start for the team beginning next season. Head coach Nate McMillan confirmed that is the plan despite the Turner and Sabonis playing the same position. Nate McMillan makes it official. The […]

NBAPacers' Myles Turner, Thaddeus Young react to Darren Collison's sudden retirement

Collective shock across the basketball world in reaction to the abrupt retirement of Darren Collison, most assumed, was limited to media and league followers. The veteran point guard, poised to earn an eight-figure salary in free agency in the final years of his playing prime, must have informed the Indiana Pacers about his stunning decision, […]

Indiana PacersRumor: Pacers won't trade big man Myles Turner

The Indiana Pacers reportedly don’t have any interest in trading center Myles Turner, according to J. Michael of Indy Star. The Pacers signed Turner to a lucrative four-year, $80 million rookie contract extension last summer. Indiana reportedly asked about New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday at the February trade deadline and the Pelicans wanted […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Myles Turner plans to participate in USA Basketball camp to try out for FIBA World Cup roster

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner plans to participate in the upcoming USA Basketball camp. If successful, he will make the United States’ FIBA World Cup roster. Turner told The Athletic’s Scott Agness he’s excited about the opportunity to represent his country. Turner plans to participate in training camp with USA Basketball, a source told The […]

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