One NBA writer is proposing that the Golden State Warriors trade three players to the Indiana Pacers for Myles Turner. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed that the Warriors send Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney, Jonathan Kuminga and a 2028 first-round pick to the Pacers for Turner.
“On the offensive side of the ball, Turner can be an effective pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop player,” Tran wrote. “He will also get a lot of open 3PT shots from Stephen Curry’s gravity which means his efficiency could increase even further. On the defensive end, the Warriors would have one of the best defensive frontcourts in the league if they paired Turner with Draymond Green. This frontcourt would be elite at rim protection and could help cover for Klay Thompson’s declining perimeter defense. Overall, Turner is the perfect player to help the Warriors win another championship.”
Turner is an outstanding rebounder and defender. He’s led the NBA in blocks per game twice and can stretch the floor with his improved shooting. A Texas product, Turner put up 18.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game in 2022-23 for the Pacers while shooting 54.8% from the field, 37.3% from beyond the arc and 78.3% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers & Golden State Warriors Updates
Turner will make $20.9 million next season. He signed a two-year, $58 million extension with the Pacers in January 2023. The 27-year-old has career NBA averages of 13.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.3 blocks. He will have made over $140 million in his career once his current contract ends.
The Warriors could start Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Turner. Golden State lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 Western Conference Finals in six games, marking the first time Steve Kerr lost a series in the playoffs before the NBA Finals.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers & Golden State Warriors Updates
It will be interesting to see if the Pacers trade Turner before the 2023-24 season starts. Along with the Warriors, Turner has been linked to the Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks.
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