Pacers decline $8.7M qualifying offer to Evan Turner

Earlier than expected, considering he was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, shooting guard Evan Turner will be an unrestricted free agent.

The Indiana Pacers, who acquired Turner from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade during last season, will not extend a qualifying offer of $8.7 million on the final year of his rookie deal.