The Milwaukee Bucks officially signed free agent center Myles Turner to a four-year contract worth $107 million, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a 15% trade kicker.
Turner spent his entire NBA career with the Indiana Pacers before this move. Despite his desire to remain in Indiana, the Pacers’ growing tax concerns following Tyrese Haliburton’s injury led to the team passing on matching the offer.
Milwaukee’s front office, led by GM Jon Horst, collaborated with Turner’s agent Austin Brown of CAA to finalize the deal early in free agency. The Bucks now retool their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo with a proven defensive anchor and rim protector.
Turner, 29, averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game during the 2024-25 regular season. His career averages include 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks across 642 games. The seven-time blocks leader also improved his three-point shooting to 39.6% this season.
Defensively, Turner ranks among the league’s top shot-blockers, helping anchor Indiana’s defense throughout his tenure. His ability to stretch the floor with reliable outside shooting adds versatility to Milwaukee’s frontcourt.
The Bucks finished the 2024-25 season with a 48-34 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Turner’s addition aims to strengthen their defense and provide another scoring option alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee’s aggressive move in a salary-cap tight market underscores their commitment to contending for a championship. Turner’s blend of rim protection, floor spacing, and playoff experience fits the Bucks’ strategy heading into the new season.
