Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has been a popular name in trade rumors recently. However, he now finds himself on the injury report.
Turner has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot. He will be reevaluated in two weeks, but is reportedly expected to be out beyond the February 10 trade deadline.
Turner’s injury could have a major impact on the upcoming deadline. The veteran center is under contract for next season as well, but teams might be hesitant to trade for him if they’re unsure about what he can provide in the second half of this year.
It is possible that the Pacers will have to accept a reduced return for Turner, or they might not be able to move veteran center at all.
No timeline was given for Myles Turner’s injury beyond Indiana’s plan to re-examine him in two weeks and re-assess his status then.
Along with Detroit’s Jerami Grant, Turner has been widely seen as one of the most influential players in play before the Feb. 10 trade deadline. https://t.co/opup55nvbz
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 18, 2022
Myles Turner being hurt changes the trade equation considerably. You have to think about acquiring him for next year and beyond and whatever you get this year is a bonus of sorts. Assuming you get anything at all, given the nature of his injury.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) January 18, 2022
Myles Turner (foot injury) when he gets traded to the Mavs for the lowered asking price of Dwight Powell: pic.twitter.com/hG6ly2g5gp
— Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) January 18, 2022
feel like with the foot injury it’s gonna be another one of those deadlines where myles turner is halfway to a dozen other teams but ends up being a pacer again
— COURT$IDE KEV (@KEVNDU) January 18, 2022
And the Pacers thought they could get 2 1sts round picks for him. Yea right. Sending prayers to Myles Turner. He might be stuck in Indiana for at least the rest of the season https://t.co/IEouSDe1Uw
— Jabari (@Jabari______) January 18, 2022
Myles Turner just can’t catch a break, man. What a bummer. It’ll be interesting to see how/if this affects the trade market. https://t.co/dkpnXH2qof
— Harrison Grimm (@Harrison_Grimm) January 18, 2022
In 42 games this season, Turner is averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per appearance. The Mavericks, Lakers and Knicks are among the teams that have been thrown out there as possible trade destinations for the 2015 first-round pick.
Currently, the Pacers are 15-29 and in 13th place in the Eastern Conference.
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