The Indiana Pacers were caught off guard by Myles Turner's decision to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency, learning the news through social media rather than directly from Turner's camp. Turner, who spent 10 seasons with the Pacers and is the franchise's all-time leader in blocked shots, left despite Indiana's willingness to exceed the luxury tax threshold to retain him. Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard confirmed that the team was engaged in deep negotiations with Turner but never received an opportunity to counter the Bucks' offer, as Turner's agent did not present Indiana with a chance to match it. Following Turner's departure, the Pacers released a tribute video honoring his decade-long tenure with the team. Pritchard acknowledged the challenge of replacing Turner, stating, "How do you replace Myles Turner? Unless he has a clone, I don’t think you can."