Pacers rumors: Myles Turner, Pacers hold ‘mutual interest’ on new deal in free agency

Veteran center Myles Turner and the Pacers reportedly hold mutual interest in a long-term contract ahead of free agency.
Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly headed down a long-term contract extension. Entering a critical offseason for the Eastern Conference champions, the Pacers are expected to re-sign Turner in free agency. They’ll waste no time bringing back their 10-year starting center. After coming within one win of an NBA championship, Indiana will attempt to keep its core intact as Tyrese Haliburton rehabs from his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7.

Turner and Pacers are expected to agree to a deal from the outset of free agency, per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.

Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers are expected to get a deal done quickly when the free agency window opens on June 30,” Siegel reported.

Turner and the Pacers are expected to agree to a new deal quickly.

“The Indiana Pacers and starting center Myles Turner are expected to get a deal done early when the free agency period starts,” Siegel added. “Turner and the Pacers hold mutual interest on a new, long-term contract.”

Tuner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks for Indiana last season.