Indiana Pacers Fans

It is time.

A Jarace Walker trade could be best for both parties Jarace Walker was drafted as the eighth overall pick in 2023. The Pacers blocked his path at every turn. They might as well let him go elsewhere.

Pacers fans hope to avoid it.

Pacers have a clear core for a potential rebuild The Indiana Pacers are going into this season hoping to return to championship contender status. Even if they can't get back to that, they're set for the future

The Pacers may need more depth.

Length of Pacers' rotation remains a question mark There are only 240 minutes to go around in an NBA rotation. With over 150 minutes committed to the starting lineup, how deep can the bench really go?

Don't get too crazy yet.

Tyrese Haliburton's return should be marked by cautious optimism It's scary to acknowledge that Tyrese Haliburton may never be the same. So don't until the season gets bad enough for that to be clear.

Things could change quickly.

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.

Crisis averted.

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.

It could be coming.

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.

Fans can already see it coming.

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.

The Pacers have an edge.

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.

It could be time to make it happen.

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.