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The Indiana Pacers are 12-8 and in fourth place in the Eastern Conference a quarter of the way through the NBA season. Part of this run is based on the fact that 26-year-old center Myles Turner is in the midst of a career year through 20 games. That’s all great, and many fans might say […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to prove the basketball world wrong. So far, they’re doing it. Tyrese Haliburton is blossoming into an All-Star and other guys like Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield are giving him the scoring threats he needs to succeed. All the buzz around Turner, though, is whether or not he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had long been rumored to be mulling a blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade which would see Pacers’ Buddy Hield and Myles Turner head to L.A. While nothing ever materialized, the trade rumors surrounding Russ, and the likelihood of Indiana as a landing spot, have not ceased. Now, it’s been revealed why the […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been the subject of trade rumors for years now. That noise has never been stronger with LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers reportedly hot on his trail. Amidst what’s been a career-best season for Myles Turner thus far, the value of his services is at an all-time high. While he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be playing better now, but that doesn’t mean that potential trades are out of the question now. There are still glaring holes with the team that needs to be addressed if they want to compete for the championship. It’s not really surprising, then, that LeBron James is sending out subliminal […]

Currently, the sixth seed in the Western Conference with an 11-8 record, the Los Angeles Clippers are still trying to figure things out with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George constantly in and out of their rotation this season. On the flip side, George has had several strong performances, John Wall is starting to return to […]

Despite such a dramatic start to the season, the Brooklyn Nets have managed to stay afloat. Following a 1-5 start in October, the Nets have won eight of their first thirteen games in November. They currently have a 9-10 record, which ties them for tenth place in the Eastern Conference with the Chicago Bulls. Looking […]

Myles Turner is most commonly known for his monster blocks on the defensive end. The Indiana Pacers center decided to try his hand at being on the other end for the highlight – and nobody was blocking his shot. Turner left his defenders in the dust with a pump fake, leaving poor Jaden McDaniels all […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had its breakout season in 2021-22. After not winning a playoff series since 2015, the team managed to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals before losing in six games to the eventual champions Golden State Warriors. That was mostly due to the emergence of young players such as Ja Morant and Jaren […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are only a month into the 2022-23 NBA season, but their playoff hopes are already slipping away. The team is just 5-10 through 15 games, and it seems clear that the current roster simply isn’t good enough to compete in the Western Conference. The only option is a trade. The Lakers […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has been the subject of trade rumors for almost his entire career. This past offseason alone, Turner was linked incessantly to the Los Angeles Lakers in a potential trade for Russell Westbrook and unprotected future first-round picks. Alas, the Lakers refused to part ways with their 2027 and 2029 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly interested in Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner, per Bleacher Reports’ Eric Pincus. Turner has been linked to no shortage of different teams over the past year, but this rumor will catch the Los Angeles Lakers’ attention. Turner has been a Lakers’ trade candidate for quite some time. Turner […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner made waves last week when he inexplicably lobbied for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for him in an appearance on The Woj Pod hosted by Adrian Wojnarowski. Shortly thereafter, Turner tried to reiterate his commitment for the Pacers saying that he’s “very happy” with where he is at […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers have been heavily linked with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and Indiana Pacers duo Myles Turner and Buddy Hield in the past, it doesn’t look like they are going to trade for any of them. There have been plenty of calls for Rob Pelinka and co. to make some changes […]

The biggest question mark surrounding Zion Williamson has always been his health. Well, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar looks perfectly fine at the moment. He proved just that on Monday night after attempting to destroy Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner on a dunk attempt that should send shock waves across the NBA. If there […]

Myles Turner has been on the Indiana Pacers’ trade block for a while now. Trade rumors have heated up regarding him and teammate Buddy Hield, who seem like logical players for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Although he is still playing for Indiana after the rumored trade failed to […]

Trade talks happen all the time in the NBA, but rarely do you see a player discuss how he could be of help to another team. That’s what happened on the latest episode of the Woj Pod, with Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner publically explaining why he’d be a solid addition to the Los […]

Indiana Pacers phenom Tyrese Haliburton is one of the most exciting young guards in the league and has already shown glimpses of possible superstar potential in the future. Just ask his teammate Myles Turner, who hit Haliburton with the ultimate praise on the latest Woj Pod episode, saying the former Iowa State standout is on […]

It only took six games, but the 2022-23 iteration of the Los Angeles Lakers has done the unthinkable: win a basketball game! Off the backs of motivated performances from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets, 121-110, putting off fan unrest for at least the next few days. However, […]

Myles Turner is set to make his return to the Indiana Pacers, per Tony East. East, a Pacers beat writer, reports that Turner posted an Instagram video with a caption reading “Debut.” Myles Turner posted a video on his Instagram with the caption “Debut🍿” about an hour ago, which is a sign that he’s playing […]

The Indiana Pacers season did not get off to the start fans were hoping for. Prior to their season opener Wednesday, Pacers star big man Myles Turner suffered an ankle injury in shoot around. It was a freak accident that caused the injury. Turner landed on a ball boy under the rim and rolled his […]

When Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan said last September that Myles Turner will be with the team on opening night, he certainly didn’t expect that the big man will just be watching from the bench. Unfortunately, that is exactly the case after the team ruled out the big man due to injury. UPDATE: Myles Turner’s […]

The Indiana Pacers will not carry big expectations as they head into the 2022-23 NBA season. After finishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season, the Pacers have much to prove in the coming campaign. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Indiana Pacers in the 2022-23 NBA season. It’s a […]

The Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a rebuild as the 2022-23 NBA preseason begins. The Pacers have a young roster and are likely to be one of the bottom teams in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers’ main building piece is point guard Tyrese Haliburton, whom they acquired at the trade deadline last season. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be done making moves this offseason. After spending all offseason wondering whether they would trade Russell Westbrook, they are now back in trade talks with the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers would acquire Myles Turner and Buddy Hield while sending Westbrook and two future draft picks to Indiana, according to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have pursued the services of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield all offseason long. However, the Lakers have been understandably stingy with their 2027 and 2029 unprotected first round draft picks, preventing a deal between the Lakers and the Indiana Pacers from materializing. But rumor has it that the Lakers could acquire […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is only 26 years old, and yet it seems as if he has been in the league far longer than reality. Entering his eighth season in the league, Turner has been thrown into trade rumors for around half of his career, most notably beginning when his fit with All-Star center […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly engaged the Indiana Pacers on new trade talks centered around Buddy Hield and Myles Turner, but by the looks of it, no deal would be made between the two. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers remain unwilling to part ways with two unprotected first round picks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly not done tinkering with their roster. After the latest additions of Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder, the Lakers appear to have a bit of a logjam at the guard positions, with Russell Westbrook and Kendrick Nunn still in town. And with the clock ticking on the contending window led […]

The NBA offseason is winding down and with it, a turbulent few months for the Brooklyn Nets appeared to have come to an end. After rampant speculation and uncertainty, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving return to Brooklyn committed to the Nets for the 2022-2023 season. They also come back to a significantly improved roster. Ben […]

The Indiana Pacers had a perplexing offseason. They unexpectedly gave Deandre Ayton an offer sheet, but that didn’t pan out. It was disappointing since an Ayton and Tyrese Haliburton pick-and-roll combo would have looked pretty exciting. To compound things, they also offloaded Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics. Despite those things, the Pacers have a […]

Myles Turner is no stranger to trade rumors. Over the past few seasons, he’s been linked to a number of different teams. However, he has yet to be traded. He even said that he’s become numb to the trade stirrings. Turner could still be dealt ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season, but it appears as […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been mentioned in trade rumors as of late, with the Los Angeles Lakers said to be interested in him and Buddy Hield. Despite all the talks, however, the big man couldn’t care less. It’s not the first time Turner has found himself in trade rumors, though. In fact, he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked with the Indiana Pacers for a potential deal for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. However, even if the Purple and Gold pull off the trade, an NBA exec doesn’t believe it makes them title contenders. While no deal is imminent and it’s unlikely the Lakers make a move […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored to trade Russell Westbrook since the beginning of the offseason. However, the front office hasn’t had much luck in finding a trade partner. Many believe the Indiana Pacers are interested in acquiring the star guard, but the franchise isn’t willing to pay a premium price either. Especially considering […]

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade talks with the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield are not yet dead. While a recent report stated that the talks are currently dead, Bob Kravitz of The Athletic reported that negotiations are merely idle right now. Considering that, there is still a possibility the […]

The Russell Westbrook rumors have run rampant this offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade him… but dealing away his massive contract following a down season is challenging. There were stirrings of a potential deal in the works with the Indiana Pacers. But according to The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz, the […]

The Indiana Pacers were close to snatching Deandre Ayton away from the Phoenix Suns. It would have given the Pacers a skilled, young center to pair with Tyrese Haliburton and possibly led to a Myles Turner trade coming to fruition. Phoenix put the kibosh on those plans, though. The Pacers could have tried to work […]

With Deandre Ayton likely on his way to Indiana, current Pacers center Myles Turner may soon need a new home. It’s recently been reported that Ayton intends to sign an offer sheet from the Pacers for 4 years and $133 million. The offer sheet is the largest in league history; and with Ayton being a […]