Myles Turner has agreed to a 4-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for the fourth year in 2028-29 and a full 15% trade kicker. This move marks a significant addition to the Bucks’ frontcourt, bolstering their championship aspirations.
The contract details include a term of 4 years, $107 million, with a player option for the fourth year and a full 15% trade kicker included. Turner’s annual average salary will be roughly $26.75 million per season.
The Bucks’ decision to sign Turner was likely driven by the need to reinforce their frontcourt. Turner brings elite rim protection, having led the league in total blocks in 2019 and 2021, and averaged two blocks per game last season. His ability to guard the paint and anchor the defense addresses a weakness the Bucks had at center once Brook Lopez departed.
Turner’s arrival will undoubtedly make the Bucks a more formidable opponent in the Eastern Conference. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and other strong players, the team already had a strong core. Adding Turner will provide them with a dominant center who can protect the rim and stretch the floor.
For Turner, this deal represents a significant pay raise, with an annual average salary of $26.75 million, the highest-paying contract of his career. At 29, Turner will be in his prime, and this deal will likely secure his financial future.
According to Shams Charania, Turner had expressed his desire to remain with the Indiana Pacers, but the team’s aversion to the tax, which grew after Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, ultimately allowed the Bucks to secure the deal. This new chapter in Turner’s career will undoubtedly be an exciting one, as he joins a talented Bucks roster and contributes to their championship aspirations.
