Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is anticipated to be a top free agent this offseason, and the team is determined to retain him, potentially even if it means exceeding the luxury tax for the first time since 2005. The Pacers have historically spent less than $10 million in tax penalties, but to re-sign Turner and maintain their roster, they may need to exceed $10 million in tax next season. Currently, with Turner as an unrestricted free agent and the Pacers projected to be $14 to $16 million under the tax line, Turner’s starting salary is expected to exceed $20 to $25 million.
