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Social media has a way of twisting the narratives around sports. Yesterday, Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner went viral after some of his podcast comments went viral. The clip featured Turner seemingly dissing former Indiana Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton. After his surprise departure from the 2025 Eastern Conference champions, fans were quick to throw hate […]

The NBA season is just over a week old, and Myles Turner made his Milwaukee Bucks debut. He’s appreciated his first few games with his new team. But that has not changed how Turner feels about his contract talks with the Indiana Pacers, and the circumstances that caused him to leave for the Bucks. Turner spoke […]

The Milwaukee Bucks began their season with a 133-120 victory over the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum. Myles Turner returned with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists as Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated proceedings with 37 points and 14 rebounds. While Turner will surely produce better stat lines during his time in Milwaukee, he was understandably […]

Bobby Portis believes the Milwaukee Bucks have something special this season, and he is not shy about saying so. During a recent appearance on Hear District, the veteran forward declared that Milwaukee has “the best bench in the NBA,” a claim that captures the team’s confidence heading into its home opener against the Washington Wizards. […]

The Indiana Pacers are a storied franchise marked by periods of prolonged success, including three ABA Championships, although they’ve never made it to the promised land in the NBA. That doesn’t mean they’ve been lacking in talent though. Some of the most notable names in the game’s history and those around the league today were […]

These days, it seems like there is always a ticking clock next to the Milwaukee Bucks, as fans wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo will finally request a trade and end his storied run with the franchise that drafted him in 2013. Barring a successful showing in the playoffs, many people predict a split will occur by […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the boldest moves this offseason when they acquired former Indiana Pacers man Myles Turner as a free agent. Turner joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo after signing a 4-year contract with Milwaukee, with the Greek Freak logging his first preseason minutes in the 127-121 victory over the Chicago Bulls earlier […]

With NBA preseason underway, there are quite a few new faces in new places. On Monday, some of those players, such as new Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis, got their first buckets in a new jersey. New Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner was another one of those players getting his first Bucks’ basket […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are less than a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a game against the Washington Wizards. It was an eventful offseason for the Bucks, who, at least up to this point, have evaded trade rumors surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. One of the key reasons that Milwaukee was […]

Over the past couple of seasons, the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks have been developing a bit of a rivalry. The rivalry kind of took route when the Pacers defeated the Bucks in the inaugural in-season tournament when Tyrese Haliburton used Damian Lillard’s ‘Dame Time’ celebration. It crescendoed when Giannis Antetokounmpo angrily confronted several members […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a fascinating, almost paradoxical position heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they are still building around their young core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and 2025 lottery pick Yang Hansen. On the other hand, the franchise has unexpectedly doubled down on its […]

The Houston Rockets are no longer the rebuilding side that once banked on lottery luck and youth development. Their blockbuster acquisition of Kevin Durant signaled a dramatic shift: this team wants to win now. Surrounding Durant with Alperen Şengün’s unique skill set, Jabari Smith Jr.’s developing two-way presence, and the stabilizing veteran hand of Fred […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may finally have the roster they’ve been dreaming of for more than a decade. After a busy offseason where the front office aggressively doubled down on veteran talent, the Clippers now boast one of the deepest and most experienced rosters in the NBA. Bradley Beal has landed in Los Angeles, adding […]

September has brought an unusual air of urgency to the Golden State Warriors. While other teams across the Western Conference have rounded out their rosters and shifted their focus toward camp, the Warriors remain in limbo. The Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency saga has dragged on for weeks, leaving the front office paralyzed. As negotiations […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025-26 NBA season once again caught between timelines, balancing the weight of their storied past with the uncertainty of their present. The franchise has lived through a cycle of quick fixes in the LeBron James era, chasing championships with urgency, while rarely allowing their young core to grow into […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025-26 season in a strange state of transition. After losing Damian Lillard in a stunning waive-and-stretch move, the team pivoted toward a roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and new acquisition Myles Turner. While the real-world roster looks intriguing, the way NBA 2K26 rated the Bucks’ players is another story entirely. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future is all that matters to the Milwaukee Bucks. After winning a championship in 2021, the Bucks have struggled to prove that they are real threats in the Eastern Conference, winning just one playoff series over the last four seasons. It is clear Giannis wants to win, which is why a lot of […]

Heading into his eleventh NBA season and first with the Milwaukee Bucks, Myles Turner is feeling reflective. Sure, Turner is entering a new opportunity with a Bucks team that has the chance to win it all next year. However, Turner’s reflection isn’t about basketball. It’s about his driver’s license. Turner, who turned 29 in March, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the NBA’s strangest moves this offseason. As part of their attempt to re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks signed Myles Turner. However, the team paid a heavy price to lure the center away from the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s contract in an unprecedented move. Now, Turner’s […]

Myles Turner may be settling into his new role with the Milwaukee Bucks, but his connection with former teammate Tyrese Haliburton is still very much intact. After Haliburton announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Jade Jones, Turner was quick to respond with a message that captured years of camaraderie and shared history. Haliburton shared the […]

After the Indiana Pacers lost in the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, it was no doubt a disappointing ending that included the dreadful injury to Tyrese Haliburton on top of falling in the series. With the Pacers retooling during 2025 NBA free agency, guard TJ McConnell would express how their […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a tough offseason after their NBA Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing Myles Turner in free agency and getting the news that Tyrese Haliburton will miss next year with his torn Achilles injury. The Turner news stung in particular due to the fact that he was taking his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may be undergoing a roster transition, but one thing remains unchanged: everything still revolves around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee knows it, and they’ve embraced that franchise-defining reality. The Bucks believe they’ve struck gold once again, this time in the form of Myles Turner. Milwaukee acquired Turner in one of its most deliberate NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spoken out for the first time about Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers following his release earlier this offseason. According to a report from Keith Smith of Spotrac, a Bucks front office executive and a team coach shared candid remarks during NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where […]

With Milwaukee Bucks star Myles Turner saying goodbye to the Indiana Pacers after signing a sizable deal with his new team, it was no doubt a shocking move for the basketball world since the big man has been with the team for 10 seasons. As fans look forward to the eventual return to the Pacers’ […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 NBA offseason as a team with a difficult decision to make. With Damian Lillard having suffered a torn Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks’ hopes of contending for the next few seasons drastically diminished — potentially leading to a trade request from Giannis Antetokounmpo, their […]

Coming off a dream run to the NBA Finals in 2025, the Indiana Pacers are going to come crashing back down to earth for the upcoming season as they await the return of Tyrese Haliburton from an Achilles injury. While the Pacers have more than enough talent to remain a playoff team in the Eastern […]

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson offered a candid reaction to Myles Turner’s surprising decision to leave the Indiana Pacers and sign with the Milwaukee Bucks during the offseason. Speaking on the latest episode of the Roommates Show alongside teammate Josh Hart, Brunson reflected on Turner’s departure just weeks after the Pacers reached the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are standing firm on their decision to waive Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner, with general manager Jon Horst offering detailed insight into the strategy behind the high-stakes move. In an interview with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Horst acknowledged the complexity of parting ways with Lillard, a nine-time All-Star, […]

The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with more questions than answers. Saturday’s Summer League game vs. the Thunder felt lighthearted, but the stakes were high for the Pacers’ front office. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is out for the season with a torn Achilles. Myles Turner is off to the Bucks amid NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising free agency signing this offseason, acquiring Myles Turner on Day 2 of the period. Many thought that Turner was going to stay with the Indiana Pacers, especially after the team made it all the way to the NBA Finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, pushing them to seven […]

While LeBron James’ uncertain future always draws headlines, the buzz among NBA insiders at Las Vegas Summer League has zeroed in on the Milwaukee Bucks, and more specifically, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the days following the Bucks’ stunning acquisition of Myles Turner, NBA reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that several rival […]

Myles Turner is the Indiana Pacers’ all-time leader in blocks and ranks in the top-10 for most rebounds and games played. He spent 10 seasons with the franchise and was a core member of the team that just came within one win of seizing the city’s first NBA championship. If one stops there, this man […]

The Indiana Pacers’ offseason has been one of the more dramatic ones in the NBA. The Pacers lost Tyrese Haliburton to a torn ACL in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. In the aftermath of the injury, Indiana chose to let starting center Myles Turner walk in free agency to the Milwaukee Bucks. Pacers general […]

One of the biggest signings of the NBA free agency was when former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner decided to leave and sign with their rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers had just played in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Pacers and fans had to go […]

Andrew Nembhard finally shared his thoughts on Myles Turner leaving the Indiana Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner left the Pacers after 10 years, having helped them in multiple playoff runs. His final year ended in the NBA Finals, getting Indiana there for the first time since 2000. However, their incredible postseason came to an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to waive Damian Lillard sent shockwaves through the NBA world. The Bucks then followed that up with an equally shocking free agency move to agree to terms with longtime Indiana Pacer big man Myles Turner. The Bucks were able to use their newly acquired cap space from waiving Lillard to agree […]

After unsure comments came from Giannis Antetokounmpo about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, there is no doubt that the speculation around his offseason is back at the forefront. As the rumors around Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have not stopped, Brian Windhorst of ESPN examines his latest quotes and looks at other teams’ interest. Windhorst […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered a brutal loss in free agency after Myles Turner opted to sign a four-year, $108.9 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the club losing its star center, head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about what led to Turner’s departure. During a guest appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long,” […]