According to Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard, Indiana had been negotiating with Turner "in good faith" about his next contract. Per Pritchard, the Pacers were willing to dip into the luxury tax (a rarity for Indiana ownership) to keep their longest-tenured player. Turner had been with the Pacers for all 10 of his NBA seasons.

While Milwaukee seems willing to do what it takes to keep Antetokounmpo happy, the rumors haven’t died down much, but they might soon. At Myles Turner’s introductory press conference, Bucks coach Doc Rivers gave a clear answer on the Antetokounmpo situation.