One of the most sought-after players on the NBA trade block during the regular season was Indiana Pacers center, Myles Turner.
Turner is someone that the Pacers have gone back and forth for years about trading and they looked like they were finally ready to pull the trigger ahead of the deadline.
However, the plans were altered when Turner injured his foot. Unsure of when he would come back, the market for him dissipated as teams were not willing to take the risk. That ended up being the correct call, as Turner missed the remainder of the season.
It was originally reported that Indiana wanted to hold onto him through the offseason and see what he looked like playing alongside Tyrese Haliburton, but that wasn’t deterring teams from making calls. But, with the 2022 NBA Draft less than a week away, rumors are once again heating up centered around Turner.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Charlotte Hornets Could Part With 15th Pick For Indiana Pacers In Myles Turner Trade
With Christian Wood being traded to the Dallas Mavericks by the Houston Rockets, teams are turning their attention to Turner. While not as dynamic offensively, Turner is multiple levels ahead of Wood when it comes to the defensive end of the court.
Turner is on an expiring contract like Wood is, so it will be interesting to see what Indiana can acquire for him in a trade. There’s been reporting about how Turner may favor entering the 2022-23 season without getting a contract extension done — making it more challenging for the Pacers to not trade him.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Charlotte Hornets Could Part With 15th Pick For Indiana Pacers In Myles Turner Trade
One team that will certainly be interested in Turner’s rim protection and 3-point shooting is the Charlotte Hornets. They have been linked to Turner in NBA trade rumors in recent years and that was the case ahead of the midseason deadline last season.
What could a deal between the teams look like? Here are three trade ideas that would send Turner to Buzz City.
