The Indiana Pacers have exercised rookie-scale team options for three first-round draft picks: Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard, and Jarace Walker. This decision secures their contracts through the 2025-26 season, with Mathurin expected to play a key role this year as a potential sixth starter.

Walker and Sheppard are also anticipated to contribute significantly, with Walker showing promise during the preseason. The combined cap hit for these players will exceed $18.6 million in the 2025-26 season.