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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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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) […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.  […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner was not pleased after being snubbed from both of the All-Defensive teams after the league released the results of the voting. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz garnered 97 first-place votes and the closest to an unanimous vote to make the team, while Joel […]

The Indiana Pacers are in a rather awkward position as a franchise at the moment. Two members of their core play the same position and their lone All-Star is coming off a season-ending injury that will likely neutralize his impact next season when he eventually returns to the lineup. There is a common belief that […]

If you’re a fan of offense, Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics wasn’t for you. The Celtics won Game 1 of their first round series against the Pacers by a final score of 84-74. Both teams shot under 37 percent from the field and Indiana only scored eight points in the third […]

Entering Monday, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has 199 blocks on the season. Turner not only leads the NBA in blocks and blocks per game (2.7), but the Pacers big man has more blocks than the entire Cleveland Cavaliers roster. The 23-year-old says that in itself should be enough for him to win the 2019 […]

The 2019 NBA Defensive Player of the Year couldn’t be any more wide open with at least five or so names all equally worthy of earning the award. One such player is the Indiana Pacers young big man Myles Turner who, on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, showed why he’s in contention by viciously […]

The NBA Playoffs is only weeks away with teams battling for position to have the upper hand in the first round and beyond. As soon as postseason action begins, everything goes back to zero except for a team’s true identity. Records don’t matter and head-to-head matchups don’t matter as much as many might think. Practically […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is leading the league in both blocks per game with a robust 2.7 rejections per contest. However, this time, he wasn’t able to stop Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Of course, if you’re hanging out around the rim and contesting a bunch of shots like Turner, odds are […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant played Thursday’s contest against the Indiana Pacers with a heavy heart after the news that his close friend and “adopted brother” had been shot just hours prior during Durant’s birthday celebration. Early on in the game, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner went to the rim in an attempt to […]

Indiana Pacers fourth-year big man Myles Turner has established himself as one of the team’s key pieces for the future. As with the progression of his status as one of Indiana’s elite, the rise of his fame has naturally gone hand-in-hand with the same. However, Turner has no bigger fan than his grandmother, who was […]

Myles Turner continues to be a franchise building block in Indiana. Drafted in 2015, the 22-year-old is averaging nearly 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game in his three-plus seasons with the Pacers. His status as a franchise centerpiece has exposed him to the rapid-moving nature of the NBA business, which annually involves […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner entered the night as the league’s leading shot blocker at 2.87 shots turned away on a nightly basis. It’s not often that opposing players are able to dunk in his general vicinity, but that’s exactly what New York Knicks center DeAndre Jordan got to do during the second quarter of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks proved why he is the leading candidate for MVP this season. Against the Indiana Pacers Thursday night, the Greek Freak made great plays on both ends of the floor. In the clip posted by Bleacher Report, Antetokounmpo swiftly spun around Thaddeus Young for the right-handed spike. In the next play, […]