The post Bucks GM explains why Myles Turner is worth Damian Lillard’s dead money appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Milwaukee Bucks are standing firm on their decision to waive Damian Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner,

In the aftermath of the signing, head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle was asked by Forbes’ Tony East how they will manage losing Turner in a short three-word message. “We’ll be fine,” Carlisle said.

The Bucks might have to deal with one of their former best players going against them in the Eastern Conference.

LAS VEGAS — When asked to explain why he left the Indiana Pacers, the only NBA franchise he played for during his 10-year career, and chose the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency, center Myles Turner told reporters his rationale was simple.

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world when they lured Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers in free agency.