The Pacers are already without their best player to start the season, and they might be without another member of their young core.
Myles Turner exited the team's game against Brooklyn on Wednesday after suffering an injury to his ankle in the first quarter.
Myles Turner has a sprained right ankle and is questionable to return. @JJFSIndiana has the latest info ⬇️ #Pacers pic.twitter.com/ueOKVAo4FE
— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) October 31, 2019
Myles Turner gets helped off the court after suffering an apparent leg injury. Prayers up 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xxCA0lVUEx
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) October 31, 2019
The team later announced Turner suffered an ankle sprain on the play and was listed as questionable to return.
Injury update: Myles Turner (sprained right ankle) is questionable to return.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 31, 2019
On Thursday, Indiana announced Turner is listed as week-to-week with a sprained right ankle.
Injury Update: Myles Turner has a sprained right ankle and is listed as week-to-week.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 31, 2019
Edmond Sumner has a non-displaced fracture in his right hand. No surgery is required.
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Turner, 23, is averaging 17.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in three games for Indiana this season.
Indiana's already without star Victor Oladipo, who's still recovering from a ruptured quad tendon he suffered in January.