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Draft lottery changes offer Pacers new teambuilding strategy
Indiana saw their gap year draft pick fall through their hands as part of the Ivica Zubac trade, but the new draft lottery reforms may bring new hope.
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Pacers' "all-in" status may not last as long as it would seem
Eras used to last for nearly decades at a time. Now, they last two or three years before twisting or flaming out. Indiana is heading for a similar path.
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Pacers draft pick Braden Smith will not return to college
Braden Smith will not be returning to Purdue despite a judge ruling him eligible to do so.
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Andrew Nembhard could be a cap casualty after extension roadblock
Andrew Nembhard is the most replaceable of Indiana's extension-seekers. The guard could be the first cap casualty before the 2028 summer cripples the Pacers.
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The summer of 2028 is the Pacers' biggest enemy, not extension talks
If you look at the Indiana Pacers cap table, one thing is obvious: the core has two years left together at most. Getting a jump on extension talks is a priority
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Bench breakouts could backfire for Indiana Pacers
With no real money to retain them and questions rapidly coming in the summer, a breakout for Jarace Walker or Ben Sheppard could be paradoxically disastrous.
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Pacers cap sheet sets clear deadline for the current era
The Indiana Pacers currently have only $2.2 million in space under the first apron, but their cap table holds scary potential for the future.
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Pacers have a home-court advantage over every team in the East
The Indiana Pacers have the top home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference since they moved to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Pacers have built up the draft capital to make another swing
Draft picks are so highly valued after the draft lottery reforms that the Indiana Pacers are still primed to make a big move.
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Lack of T.J. McConnell's replacement continues to be an unaddressed worry
TJ McConnell is the heart of the Indiana Pacers bench, but he's already beating the odds as an undersized guard. They needs a backup plan for their backup.
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Pacers could lose Braden Smith to another team - his last one
Braden Smith has not yet signed his contract with the Indiana Pacers -- and now, thanks to a new legal ruling, he could go back to college for a big payday.
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The Pacers have their work cut out for them in center of Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference isn't as weak as it once was. Between depth and top-end talent, the Pacers will have a lot on their plates to stay in the race.
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Pacers' offseason has lacked flair but gives plenty of reason to be optimistic
The Indiana Pacers have not been as active as their conference counterparts, but there's no reason to do anything crazy this early into the era.
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Braden Smith's still-unsolved contract is a confusing saga
Indiana's offseason is functionally over outside of a few bits of summer cleaning. Braden Smith is getting in the way of ending on a high note.
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Disappointment could be on the horizon for Pacers title hopes
It's hard to look at where the Indiana Pacers were last year and hope for a return to title contention. The question remains: what is a realistic expectation?
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Golden era pinstripe jerseys of Pacers' best years carry a conflicting history
The Indiana Pacers are returning the pinstripe jersey. While they are cool looking, they also carry a sad history.
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Tyrese Haliburton has new Ivica Zubac challenge after years of Myles Turner
Tyrese Haliburton will have to get used to the pick-and-roll with Ivica Zubac after years of pick-and-pops with Myles Turner.
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Pacers' draft errors continue to haunt the Tyrese Haliburton era
The Indiana Pacers wasted almost every draft pick from their brief rebuild during the Tyrese Haliburton era. It's hard to forget what they missed out on.
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Shooting woes could be Pacers' Achilles heel but solutions are available
While Ivica Zubac is far better than Myles Turner, the loss of a center who can shoot is scary for the Indiana Pacers system.
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