Salary Expert: It is recommended that the Pacers give Turner a 3-year contract of 90 million yuan. If you can take advantage of the situation, you will be fully guaranteed.

June 16th, ESPN salary expert BobbyMarks wrote an article in detail about the offseason free market players.

For Pacers center Miles Turner, Marks said: I would recommend that the Pacers provide him with a three-year, $90 million contract. If they are selected as the Best First Defense in 2026 or 2027, they will be converted from partial protection to full protection in the third year. The Pacers face a unique situation with their longest players.

Since Turner renegotiated and extended his contract in January 2023, he cannot renew his contract again before June 30 this year (the two sides can start discussing a new contract after the NBA Finals).

The Indiana Pacers have not paid a luxury tax since the 2005-06 season. However, according to ESPN, the Pacers are willing to pay a luxury tax to renew their starting center. As they enter the offseason, they still have $20 million in space from the luxury tax line.

This season's regular season, Turner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2 blocks per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.6%.