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Everything we know about the Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball drama, the silliest sports saga of the year

This was all such a massive misunderstanding.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 64 points during a victory over the Indiana Pacers, then chaos ensued.

According to league insider Chris Haynes, the Pacers “took the game ball away” after the performance from the two-time MVP. Antetokounmpo then “took off” toward the Pacers locker room to try to retrieve the ball back from the franchise he had just defeated.

But there is more to the story and plenty to unpack with this situation.

So we did our best to gather all the information and put that together in a way that will make some sense.

Based on the reporting we have gathered, here is everything we know:

Pacers GM: Myles Turner will start the season with Indiana

Evan Sidery: Pacers GM Chad Buchanan said this morning on @1075thefan that Myles Turner will be their starting center on opening night, officially ending the potential Lakers trade talks. Source: Twitter @esidery What’s the buzz on Twitter? Evan …

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Evan Sidery @esidery
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan said this morning on @1075thefan that Myles Turner will be their starting center on opening night, officially ending the potential Lakers trade talks. – 10:29 AM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Newest season preview podcast looks at the upcoming campaign for Myles Turner:
-Will a new role, new teammates, and new style change his impact?
-How will he play in a contract year?
-Key stats and moments to monitor
And more. Tune in:https://t.co/zmFKjC8Qm3 pic.twitter.com/Fn14B5CI8y – 9:49 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So in total, I had nine players ranked higher than anyone else in our CBS Top 100 voting:
Luka Doncic (2)
Jrue Holiday (19)
Kyrie Irving (22)
CJ McCollum (32)
OG Anunoby (46)
Herb Jones (64)
Myles Turner (65)
Franz Wagner (76)
Jakob Poeltl (94) – 9:04 AM

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In recent conversations with the Jazz, the Lakers have targeted Bogdanović, Jordan Clarkson and Malik Beasley, according to league sources. The Lakers’ desire to land the Pacers’ Buddy Hield has also been well-chronicled, with the former Kings guard nearly coming their way via trade last summer. The 29-year-old 3-point specialist has been a focal point in the Lakers’ offseason talks with Indiana as well — alongside Myles Turner — but a deal is not expected on that front. -via The Athletic / September 16, 2022
There are no guarantees that Indiana would even do this deal — league insiders have pointed out that the price for Turner has never been fewer than multiple first-round picks. -via Los Angeles Times / September 16, 2022
At some point, probably before the February trade deadline, the Heat might need to add a helpful rotation piece instead of clinging to all its first-round draft inventory like a squirrel clenching acorns. Now is not the time to do it, not for Jae Crowder, Myles Turner or Bojan Bogdanovic. But at some point, if we get to January and the Heat looks clearly behind the Celtics and Bucks — and anybody else — it will be time to temporarily ditch the hoarding-picks-for-a-star strategy if there’s the opportunity to trade a first-rounder for a high-quality rotation piece. So yearn if you wish. But the waiting for a star seems more wishful thinking than plausible strategy at this point. If you’re going to yearn, yearn for Kyle Lowry and Victor Oladipo to return to their 2019 All-Star form. That seems more realistic, at this point, than hoping a star tries to force his team to trade him to Miami. -via Miami Herald / September 15, 2022

Pacers GM on Tyrese Haliburton: We see him as being the next Reggie Miller

While Tyrese Haliburton may not be comfortable with that label just yet, Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan has no qualms about describing Haliburton as the team’s centerpiece going forward. “We’re gonna build our team around him,” Buchanan told …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tony East @TEastNBA
New Locked On Pacers where I dive into some clever lineups the Pacers could use this coming season:
-Going all in on the future
-The best defensive 5 Carlisle can deploy
-Haliburton + shooters… better know as all shooters
Tune in:https://t.co/zmFKjBReXt pic.twitter.com/c4HgF8Fdbk – 10:42 AM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Tyrese Haliburton & Buddy Hield return to Sacramento to face their former Kings team on Nov. 30.
Domantas Sabonis was injured and did not make the return trip to Indiana last season. His return to face his former Pacers team is Feb. 3. – 3:22 PM

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Marianne Stanley, presented byCathy Rush (‘08), Lisa Leslie (‘15), Nancy Lieberman (‘96) Hugh Evans, presented by Reggie Miller (‘12), George Gervin (‘96) Theresa Shank-Grentz, presented by Cathy Rush (‘08), Charles Barkley (’06), Vivian Stringer (‘09) Del Harris, presented by Nancy Lieberman (‘96), John Calipari (‘15), Sidney Moncrief (‘19) Lou Hudson, presented by Spencer Haywood (‘15), Jamaal Wilkes (‘12) Larry Costello, presented by Billy Cunningham (‘86), Wayne Embry (‘99), Bob Dandridge (’21) Radivoj Korac, presented by Spencer Haywood (‘15) -via HoopHall.com / August 15, 2022
It’s not uncommon for professional athletes to have hobbies outside of their sport. Many love to golf. Others play tennis or bowl or cook. For NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT broadcaster Reggie Miller, it’s mountain biking. He recently told The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay that he’ll even think about his training schedule or upcoming races while he’s calling a game. Miller became so good at cycling that he races at a level just below “pro.” But Miller, 56, doesn’t think he’ll ever race professionally. -via Yahoo! Sports / July 22, 2022
“It was either sink or swim,” Miller said. “I’ll never be pro, I’m too old to be pro, but I want to be the next level down in my age group. I want to see how far I can take this. And the only way to do that is to go against the best in the 55 to 59 [age group].” -via Yahoo! Sports / July 22, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton: Drew League Sunday👀 -via Twitter @TyHaliburton22 / August 5, 2022

 

Pacers not shopping Myles Turner

1075 The Fan: Is Myles Turner a piece to the puzzle for the Indiana Pacers? “We are not actively shopping Myles Turner”, said Pacers GM Chad Buchanan on Kevin & Query. Source: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sean Highkin @ highkin Whoever made …

1075 The Fan: Is Myles Turner a piece to the puzzle for the Indiana Pacers? “We are not actively shopping Myles Turner”, said Pacers GM Chad Buchanan on Kevin & Query.

Source: Twitter

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Sean Highkin @highkin
Whoever made that Dame/KD photoshop was smart enough not to give him #7 and have him go back to 35. Knowing that stuff is a key to a successful jersey swaps. I’ve seen Myles Turner in a Celtics jersey wearing #33 and that kills the intrigue to me. – 4:10 PM

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The market for Pacers center Myles Turner is said to feature Minnesota, Toronto and Charlotte. New York has long registered interest in Turner as well, but the Knicks are only considered to be a serious Turner suitor if Mitchell Robinson departs in free agency. -via Bleacher Report / June 23, 2022
The Pacers are seriously discussing trades centered on Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner, sources said. The Wizards and Knicks are interested in Brogdon, armed with the Nos. 10 and 11 picks respectively, sources said. The Hornets have expressed interest in Turner, those sources said. -via The Athletic / June 20, 2022
Myles Turner, who’s been the subject of trade rumors yet again, would like to play with Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, a league source told HoopsHype. Turner is intrigued by the chance to play with Haliburton, who would be the best passing point guard Turner’s had as a teammate. Turner would also have an opportunity for the larger role he’s wanted offensively with Domantas Sabonis now in Sacramento. Turner and Haliburton never got a chance to play together last season while Turner was out with a foot injury. -via HoopsHype / June 18, 2022

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Pacers, Victor Oladipo’s relationship fractured?

The Pacers fully support Oladipo and whatever he decides, although they haven’t always been on the same page. There was a fracture in the relationship after his injury in Jan. 2019, per sources. It has improved over time. And it’s good that the team has two executives down there, Kevin Pritchard and Chad Buchanan, to assist during this situation. “It’s no surprise that they backed me and they support me,” Oladipo said of the organization. “I’m just thankful that they got my back.”