The Indiana Pacers started the rebuilding process at last season’s trade deadline. The Pacers traded away Domantas Sabonis and broke up the pairing of he and Myles Turner.
Now, Indiana is likely to keep Turner, as they look to get back into playoff contention this year. Turner has one season left on his contract at $18 million. He’s been continually in trade rumors, but it seems as if the Pacers intend to keep him. Turner is seen as a good fit with Tyrese Haliburton, who Indiana acquired in the Sabonis trade.
Turner is coming off back-to-back injury-plagued seasons, but he remains productive when available. He’s one of the NBA’s best shot-blockers and help defenders. Turner also has good shooting range for a big, which makes him playable in many lineups, including next to other big men.