Myler Turner responded to an offseason in which his name appeared in trade rumors with a Defensive Player of the Year type of season with the Indiana Pacers.

With the Pacers having a disappointing season and questions remaining about whether Turner and Domantas Sabonis complement each other in the frontcourt, he could resurface in trade talks. Turner, however, would like to remain with the Pacers.

"I love Indianapolis and there’s no place I’d rather be than here – it’s my second home and the fans are the best the NBA has to offer," said Turner. "In terms of any trade rumors, I’m really just trying to stick to basketball. I’m laser-focused on being the best I can be on the court, supporting my teammates and trying not to get wrapped up in rumors. And at the end of the day this is a business I’m fully aware of that and conduct myself as such, I’m confident in my skillset and growth that I feel I’d thrive anywhere I’m at.

"The grass is greener wherever I’m at."

Turner is signed through the 22-23 season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a strong finish to the 20-21 season and Karl-Anthony Towns spoke during his media availability of how he would like to play his entire career with one team.

“I hope to have a career like Kobe…with one team,” said Towns. “Like Tim [Duncan] and Kobe, where it’s one team and try to bring as many championships as possible.”

“I just really am happy that I’m able to still be here playing for this amazing city and state and be able to stay here and affect change in the community,” shared Towns. “I’m just so happy that I’ve been given a chance to play here in Minnesota all these years.”

The future of Towns with the Wolves has come into question recently with the franchise missing the playoffs for three straight seasons. 

Lonzo Ball is expected to have a competitive restricted free agency with the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Chicago Bulls held serious trade talks at the deadline with the Pelicans for Ball.

“Ball in Chicago will be an interesting one to watch,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on the Woj & Lowe Podcast.

The New York Knicks are another team expected to have interest in Ball.

“I think Lonzo will get a pretty good number whether it’s Chicago or New York or some other places.”

The Philadelphia 76ers discussed trading Ben Simmons for James Harden both before and after during the season, according to sources that spoke with Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Both Doc Rivers and Joel Embiid hoped the 76ers would give the pairing with Simmons another opportunity.

"I love that we stuck with it," Rivers told ESPN. "They're young. Give them a chance."

If the 76ers were going to run it back, the entire team would have to self-reflect.

"Last year, no one knew their roles," Embiid said. "People were just doing whatever they wanted. And I'm not the type of guy to come in and just jack up shots."

rivers told Embiid that he would clarify roles early on and that they would play through him in the post more.

"I did that day one," Rivers says. "'We are playing through Joel. But Ben [Simmons] is the facilitator.'"

The Oklahoma City Thunder received trade interest in Kenrich Williams from multiple playoff teams at the deadline, sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN.

Williams, however, wanted to remain with the Thunder. Williams has played a number of roles and positions for the rebuilding Thunder this season.

Williams went from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Thunder during the offseason trade involving Steven Adams. Williams signed a three-year, $6 million deal with the last two years non-guaranteed as part of the transaction.