The Indiana Pacers are coming on the heels of a terrific run during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Despite being an underdog in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers ended up reaching the 2025 NBA Finals.
During that sensational run, the Pacers outplayed the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks.
However, due to Tyrese Haliburton’s gruesome torn Achilles tendon injury in Game 7 of the finals, the Pacers had to return empty-handed.
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesBiggest additions to the Indiana Pacers’ rosters
With Haliburton likely out for the season, head coach Rick Carlisle has a tough season ahead of him, one where the Pacers may end up missing the postseason.
But considering the Pacers’ 2025 Finals run, it’s obvious that the front office doesn’t need to make major changes to the roster.
Keeping that in mind, here are all the additions to the Pacers’ roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Isaiah Jackson (Re-signed to a three-year deal)James Wiseman (Re-signed to a two-year deal)Jay Huff (Traded from Memphis Grizzlies)Thomas Bryant (signed as free agent)
While these additions aren’t major, if there’s one player who will excite Pacers fans, it’s none other than Bennedict Mathurin.
The 23-year-old is finally expected to take the leap and make a place for himself on the Pacers’ 2025-26 starting lineup.
Biggest departures from the Indiana Pacers’ roster
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With a phenomenal finals run, it’s only understandable for the top brass to keep the core locked in for as long as possible.
Many viewed Myles Turner as part of that core. But the veteran center surprisingly decided to join the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency.
Myles Turner (Left as a free agent)
Turner remains the only notable star to leave the Pacers this offseason. He averaged 14.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Pacers over 10 years.