The Milwaukee Bucks are making significant changes to their roster, notably waiving Damian Lillard and stretching his $113 million contract over five years, allowing them for financial flexibility. This move facilitated the signing of former Pacers center Myles Turner, who secured a four-year, $108.9 million deal with a player option for the 2028-29 season. Turner expressed that his decision was driven by a desire to compete at a high level, highlighting Milwaukee's commitment to winning.

This marks the end of Turner's decade-long tenure with the Indiana Pacers, the team that drafted him in 2015. Despite the Pacers' offer of $22 million per year, he felt that aligning himself with a winning culture was more important, especially with star teammate Tyrese Haliburton recovering from an injury. Joining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Turner aims to improve the Bucks' chances of securing a championship, something he couldn't achieve in Indiana.