There’s growing speculation that Myles Turner could be a perfect fit for the Golden State Warriors as they look to bolster their rim protection and floor spacing. His shot-blocking presence and elite ability to stretch the floor would complement Golden State’s fast-paced motion offense and championship core beautifully.
Why Myles Turner would be an ideal addition for the Warriors
- Elite rim protection (consistent top-10 shot-blocker when healthy)
- Floor-spacing big (career ~35–38% from three, often 1.5–2.0 3PM per game)
- Perfect vertical spacing partner for Draymond Green (or small-ball lineups)
- Excellent pick-and-pop / pick-and-roll finisher
- Age 30 — still in prime years with low-mileage legs compared to many centers
- Relatively affordable long-term contract compared to other bigs
Turner would give Golden State the true drop coverage / rim-deterring 5 they’ve lacked since Kevon Looney’s peak, while also being able to step out and punish help defense — unlocking even more driving lanes and open threes for Curry, Podziemski, Moody, etc.
Realistic trade framework (speculative)
Warriors receive:
- Myles Turner
Pacers receive:
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Trayce Jackson-Davis (or Kevon Looney + cash)
- 2026 first-round pick (top-10 protected)
- 2028 first-round pick (top-8 protected) or swap rights
Who says no?
- Golden State Warriors — They almost certainly say YES (if the price is reasonable). Turner addresses their two biggest frontcourt needs in one player: rim protection + floor spacing. He’s a massive upgrade over current options at the 5 and would make their small-ball death lineup even more lethal. At 30 with a reasonable contract, he fits both short-term contention and medium-term flexibility.
- Indiana Pacers — They very likely say NO — unless the offer escalates dramatically. Turner is their defensive anchor, best rim protector, and most reliable floor-spacer big. Trading him for Kuminga (high-upside but inconsistent) + TJD (good backup) + picks would be a clear downgrade in immediate win-now ability. Indiana is trying to contend in the East — they’re not moving their most consistent two-way big without an overwhelming haul (multiple unprotected firsts + better young talent).
Bottom line
Myles Turner to Golden State would be one of the cleanest, highest-impact trades possible this offseason. He fits like a glove next to Curry, Green, and the young wings — solving rim protection, spacing, and vertical threat issues simultaneously. It would make the Warriors significantly better defensively without sacrificing their offensive identity.
However, as of late February 2026, this remains pure speculation / fan proposal territory. Indiana has shown no public willingness to move Turner (their defensive cornerstone), and Golden State would have to overpay in young talent and/or future picks to pry him loose.
Verdict: Indiana says no — and very firmly. Golden State would love it, but the cost in assets (likely Kuminga + multiple firsts) is probably too steep for a very good-but-not-elite center.
Warriors fans: Turner would be a dream fit — rim protection + shooting in one package. Pacers fans: he’s your anchor — hold on tight. For now, this one stays in the rumor mill… but if either team hits a wall, this name will resurface quickly. Keep watching the trade wires.