Last Updated on August 19, 2025 7:22 pm by André Lemos | Published: August 31, 2024

How’d We Get Here?

The Pacers swung big to acquire Pascal Siakam and his arrival plus a brilliant season from Tyrese Haliburton pushed Indiana to a surprising Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Clearly ahead of schedule, the Pacers were happy to have a low-key summer that prioritized taking care of their own in new contracts for Siakam and Andrew Nembhard, who rose to the starting lineup and produced some huge games in the playoffs. One of the league’s most potent offenses will be back in its entirety and the Pacers are planning on a year of continuity and further improvement from a young roster, Siakam aside, pushing them to another level.

Offseason Moves

Arrivals: James Wiseman
Rookie Arrivals: Johnny Furphy (35), Tristen Newton (49), Enrique Freeman (50)
Departures: Jalen Smith, Doug McDermott, Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong
Retained: Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, James Johnson

Depth Chart and Minutes Per Game

PG: Tyrese Haliburton (32-33.5) / TJ McConnell (18-22) / Tristen Newton (0, 3-6)
SG: Andrew Nembhard (27-30) / Bennedict Mathurin (24-28) / Quenton Jackson (0, 4-8)
SF: Aaron Nesmith (26-29) / Jarace Walker (12-18) / Ben Sheppard (10-16) / Johnny Furphy (0, 8-12)
PF: Pascal Siakam (32-34) / Obi Toppin (18-24) / James Johnson (0)
C: Myles Turner (28-31) / Isaiah Jackson (12-17.5) / James Wiseman (0, 9-16) / Enrique Freeman (0, 3-6)

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