On June 22, 2025, the Indiana Pacers were one game away from potentially winning their first NBA championship. Tyrese Haliburton had opened Game 7 of the Finals on fire, burying three deep threes in the first quarter against the Oklahoma…
The Lead evaluates the Indiana Pacers' prospects for the 2026-27 NBA season following a 19-63 campaign. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton declared himself 100% healthy and free of restrictions 16 months after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Head coach Rick Carlisle noted the team will monitor Haliburton's workload, though big limitations are not anticipated.
Indiana reconfigured its roster by acquiring center Ivica Zubac from the Clippers for Bennedict Mathurin and draft picks, while also signing free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. The outlet notes Indiana's success hinges heavily on Haliburton regaining his pre-injury form alongside Pascal Siakam and Zubac.
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