Jovan Buha: I've heard Turner is about to be an unrestricted free agent and he's going to want 30-plus million and I've heard Indiana is not sure if they want to give him 30-plus million. So if they don't then from an asset-management perspective it makes sense to trade him and get something back for him. -via YouTube / January 26, 2025
The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.
Turner racked up 24 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-12 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-119 win over the Pistons. The 28-year-old center continues to evolve into a true stretch big.
The Pacers got another win in the record books against the rival Pistons on Wednesday, with Myles Turner getting a last laugh of his own.
NBA insider Anthony Irwin reported that Los Angeles has contacted the Pacers about Myles Turner. Los Angeles said they were not going to make any big moves ahead of the deadline. Irwin’s report would suggest otherwise. Will the Lakers go all-in and trade for Myles Turner?
Myles Turner has come up a lot in rumors leading up to the NBA trade deadline, but the Pacers hold mixed feelings on dealing him.
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be very active ahead of the February 6th trade deadline. With a 26-19 record and a team that has very much overachieved this season, their roster is in a prime position to be improved.
Myles Turner scored 28 points in two games against the Spurs, but he slowed Victor Wembanyama down in the Pacers' win in Saturday's game.
Time is running out for the Lakers to upgrade their roster and add another serviceable big man ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline.
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly hesitant about giving their veteran center a big extension this offseason. Per The Athletic's Jovan Buha, Myles
There has reportedly been some talk within league circles that Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner could become available ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA