What Do The Indiana Pacers Need In Free Agency?
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- Sports Money What Do The Indiana Pacers Need In Free Agency?By Tony East,
- The Pacers currently have 13 players under contract and sit about $2.4 million below the latest luxury tax projections.
- During the year since the Pacers journey to the 2025 NBA Finals, they have spoken and acted like they believe in their ability to contend during the 2026-27 season.
Sports Money What Do The Indiana Pacers Need In Free Agency?By Tony East,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever.Follow Author Jun 30, 2026, 05:33pm EDTJun 30, 2026, 05:35pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 13: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on December 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Getty ImagesINDIANAPOLIS – NBA teams can officially negotiate with free agents from other teams beginning later today. Front offices could agree to terms with their own free agents already, which led to several deals getting done in recent days, but external signings will begin to be reported this evening. And for the Indiana Pacers, who finished their pre-July roster business on Monday, there are a few needs they have in free agency.
The Pacers currently have 13 players under contract and sit about $2.4 million below the latest luxury tax projections. That’s hardly enough for a minimum contract – if Indiana wants to add a significant piece, they’ll have to cross into the tax or trade away a player.