Myles Turner pens long letter to Pacers fans after signing with Bucks: "I NEVER took the easy way out. I took the criticism on the chin..."

The Indiana Pacers could make a trade with an Eastern Conference rival to add some scoring to their backcourt, with Tyrese Haliburton injured.

NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.

The Pacers had a hole at the center position after Myles Turner signed with a division rival. They made a move to help fill that void.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed Myles Turner’s potential contract extension ahead of June 30 — when the NBA’s free agency officially begins. Without getting into the specifics, Carlisle said re-signing Turner to a new deal remains a priority ahead of the offseason.

July 5: Free agent center Jock Landale has reached a contract agreement with the Grizzlies, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN ( Twitter link ). Memphis will make room on its roster by sending Jay Huff to the Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap, Charania adds ( Twitter link ).

As the Indiana Pacers prepare for a down season without two stars, one key player could boost his trade value significantly in a bigger role.

Kevin Pritchard said he was "shocked" when Myles Turner signed with the Bucks and found out the same way most people did — by a tweet.