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Pacers to Extend Myles Turner’s Contract and Enter Luxury Tax

This move underscores the franchise’s plan to keep its defensive anchor to sustain its Finals momentum

May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with teammates after tying the game in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime against the New York Knicks during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game during the 2024-25 season.

Overview

  • The Pacers plan to sign Myles Turner to an extension worth around $30 million per season, a move that will push the franchise into the luxury tax for the first time in two decades.
  • ESPN insider Shams Charania reported before Game 2 on NBA Countdown that Indiana has decided to exceed the luxury tax threshold to secure Turner’s services.
  • Turner, drafted 11th overall in 2015, has spent his entire 10-year career in Indiana and is the team’s longest-tenured player.
  • He briefly exited Game 2 of the NBA Finals and returned to the floor, prompting questions about his playoff availability.
  • The extension signals Indiana’s commitment to building its core around Turner and All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton as the offseason approaches.