The Pacers had a challenging 2023-24 season due to injuries and lack of depth on defense. Despite acquiring Pascal Siakam midseason, they struggled with floor spacing after trading Buddy Hield. The team's focus this summer is acquiring 3&D players to improve both ends of the floor.
Projected draft picks include Izan Almansa, Baylor Scheierman, and Hunter Sallis. Key free agents like Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin loom large in upcoming negotiations. The goal for next season is to stay healthy and find a better balance between offense and defense for a deeper playoff run.
Fantasy managers can look forward to Haliburton's valuable contributions, Turner's consistent performance, and the potential impact of Siakam's free agency decision on the team's future. Depth players like Aaron Nesmith and potential breakout candidate Jarace Walker could also influence fantasy outcomes next season.