With a balance sheet of 12 victories for 3 defeats in 2025, the Pacers are among the best current training courses, and the managers logically chose to play the stability card at the time of the “Trade Deadline”. There is no question of upsetting a workforce that positioned itself in 4th place in the East Conference.
“I am absolutely not surprised”,, reacted Rick Carlisle Before the match against the Clippers. “Management believes in this group. The staff believes in this group. The players showed that they were thinking firmly in each other. »»
In fact, the Pacers made a single small modification with the transfer of James Wiseman to the Raptors, in exchange for the 55th choice of the Draft 2025. To replace him, we announce the arrival of Alex Len, cut by the Wizards.
Myles Turner Free Agent
For the rest, there is no question of upsetting a workforce that had created the surprise during the last playoffs. With Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, Indiana has two All-Stars leaders, and the franchise did not panic at the idea that Myles Turner is free agent next July. For a long time, we thought that the Pacers were going to part with it, but Turner is still there. Another burning file next summer: the possible contract extension of Benédict Mathurin.
“I like this group of players. He is one of my favorites among those I coached for their ability to pay attention to each other ” concludes Carlisle.
