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Updated November 28th, 2020 at 12:11 IST

Celtics would have traded Myles Turner if they signed him from the Pacers?

According to recent reports, the Boston Celtics would have traded Myles Turner even if they finalised a deal which sent Gordon Hayward to the Indiana Pacers.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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The Charlotte Hornets signed Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $120 million deal. Probably overpaying to land a free agent, many reports deemed the signing as a mistake for the Hornets, wondering whether Hayward can provide the team what they need. Some, however, believe the Boston Celtics have failed to make the most from his departure. 

Also read | AP source: Celtics' Hayward opts out of final year of deal

Celtics were against a Myles Turner trade?

Prior to Hayward opting out of his $34.2 million contract with the Celtics, the Indiana Pacers were reportedly trying to send Myles Turner the team's way for the 30-year-old forward. However, ESPN's Zach Lowe reported that the Celtics would have ended up trading Turner. The Celtics, Lowe said on his podcast, did not want the Pacers' 6′ 11″ centre. 

Also read | Chicago Bulls rumours: Bulls were in talks with Boston Celtics for Kemba Walker trade

Lowe shared what some teams told him, which revolved around the Celtics doing their research about Turner's trade value, and not liking was they saw. Boston Globe's Gary Washburn wrote about the situation, writing how Hayward really wanted to return home and play in Indiana – who had even offered Doug McDermott along with Turner. 

The Celtics, though, were looking for TJ Warren or Victor Oladipo. Despite the latter have a lesser trade value now, both are crucial to the Pacers' game, and might be an unreasonable demand for Hayward, who is entering the final part of his career. Turner, 24, would have fit with the Celtics. He finished his season with a 12.1 point average, and saves somewhere under three points per 100 possesions. 

Also read | Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Celtics mentioned as a landing spot for 'Greek Freak'

Were the Celtics unwilling to take on Myles Turner contract?

Reports speculate that while he might have been a good acquisition for the team, the team did not want to pay him $18 million for the three upcoming seasons. Especially since they have Tristan Thompson, who makes the same amount over the next two seasons. The team finished third in the Eastern Conference this year, and Tuner (who led the league in blocks for the 2018-19 season), could have helped the team advance further in the playoffs. 

Also read | Turner donates $50,000 for COVID-19 relief after his father's successful recovery: Myles Turner Pacers

(Image credits: Myles Turner Instagram)

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Published November 28th, 2020 at 12:11 IST

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