Pacers forward Myles Turner believes his services are what the Lakers need after a 1-5 start to the season.
During an appearance on the “The Woj Pod” on Monday, Turner was intrigued when asked about a report last month the Lakers were in serious discussions with the Pacers about potentially sending their two unprotected first-round picks (2027 and ’29) to Indiana for him and Buddy Hield.
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“If I’m the Lakers, I take a very hard look at this with the position that you’re in,” Turner said. “I know what I can provide for a team. My leadership, my shot-blocking, my three-point ability and just my ability to make plays out there on the floor.
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Westbrook’s shooting struggles continued as the Lakers went 0-5 to start the season. The former league MVP came off the bench in Monday’s 121-110 win over Nuggets (all times AEDT), in the Lakers’ latest experiment to make their roster work. Westbrook — who exercised his $47.1 million option ($AUD 73 million) in June to return to Los Angeles — finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. He shot 6-for-12 from the field and was 2-for-4 from three-point range. Meanwhile, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and head coach Darvin Ham have expressed optimism about Westbrook playing under the new coach. It’s a matter of how long will the Lakers be patient with Westbrook. Los Angeles is in desperate need of shooting, which Turner and Hield could provide. The Lakers are on a mission to return to the playoffs after a 33-49 finish last season, allowing the third-most points per game (115.1) in the NBA. Turner is averaging 16 points, eight rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game in two contests this season. He is shooting 38.1 per cent from the field and 37.5 per cent from three. In Saturday’s win over the Wizards, Turner finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and shot 3-of-4 from three-point range. The Pacers are 3-4 to start the season. –Story was originally published by Jenna Lemoncelli in New York Post.
