At this juncture, with the 2020-21 NBA season nearing its fruitful conclusion, rumors are brewing to peak form for most teams. Specifically, the Indiana Pacers, who are coming off a perplexing season and are itching to get back and win in the postseason, have been common sights in recent rumor mills.
Much has been said of the Blue and Gold’s organizational urgency to win now, as manifested by their hiring of championship coach Rick Carlisle and their reported aggressive stance on landing top-notch talents. Either way, all these bode well for the franchise in their quest of finally breaking into the upper echelon of the league.
The Indiana Pacers are at the crux of the rumor mill lately
As things currently stand, the Pacers have what it takes to contend in the Eastern Conference. After all, the team deploys perhaps one of the most well-rounded starting fives in the league, a new coach with championship pedigree, a balanced and reliable bench unit and a stable front office. If stars finally align for Indy next season, then fans can only expect some big things from the franchise moving forward.
Nevertheless, with how rumors are swirling around the team, efforts to improve the roster have been well-documented. However, how many of these are true and actually viable? Here are four of the latest rumors surrounding the team and whether you should buy or sell on them actually occurring this offseason.