Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) looks to shoot while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the first half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Myles Turner's deal with the Milwaukee Bucks came together in part because the Indiana Pacers didn't feel like the 29-year-old was worth the contract he wanted.

The Pacers also reportedly declined to offer the 29-year-old center a player option in the final year of his contract — something the Bucks were able to include. Instead of taking the surprisingly low offer from Indiana, Turner signed a long-term deal with one of the team’s fiercest rivals in Milwaukee.