Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has been a franchise fixture for nearly a decade. But as he enters the final year of his deal, the financial picture of his long Pacers run is starting to come into focus.
Myles Turner’s 2025 Salary and Contract Breakdown
Turner is set to earn $19,928,500 in the 2024-25 NBA season, the final year of a two-year, $40.9 million contract extension he signed in 2023. The full amount of the deal is guaranteed.
That extension didn’t just lock in financial security — it reflected the Pacers’ faith in their longtime center. After nearly a decade anchoring Indiana’s defense, Turner’s re-signing via Bird rights allowed the Pacers to avoid dipping into cap space while keeping their core intact.
While the deal bought them stability through 2025, Turner is now slated to hit unrestricted free agency next summer. Depending on how the year plays out, Indiana could find itself needing to make a serious decision on one of their longest-tenured stars.
How Much Has Turner Made in His Career?
As of May 2025, Turner has earned $140,349,804 in his NBA career. That journey began in 2015 when he was selected No. 11 overall by Indiana and signed a four-year, $10.79 million rookie deal. The annual average was modest (about $2.7 million), but Turner quickly outplayed that contract.
By 2019, the Pacers extended him on a four-year, $80 million deal, $70 million of which was guaranteed — that marked Turner’s rise from promising big man to franchise cornerstone. And after delivering consistent rim protection and a growing offensive role, the team rewarded him again with his current $40.9 million deal.
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He’s led the league in blocks twice — in 2019 and 2021 — and remains one of the NBA’s top interior defenders. But his 2024-25 campaign showed more than just defense.
Turner’s Evolving Game and What’s Next
This time, Turner quietly had one of his most efficient shooting seasons yet. He averaged 15.6 points per game while playing over 30 minutes a night, and notably shot 39.6% from 3-point range — the best mark of his career.
Of course, that evolution makes him more valuable than ever in today’s NBA. A true stretch 5 who protects the rim doesn’t come cheap, which could raise his price tag dramatically if he hits the open market in 2025.
With free agency looming, Indiana must decide if it’s building around Turner again or preparing for a changing of the guard. Either way, the Pacers — and any future suitors — will be well aware of his on-court value and the financial commitment it will take to keep him.
