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Indiana Pacers: 3 players impacted the most by Chris Duarte

By Luke Parrish

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Indiana Pacers, Jeremy Lamb
Jeremy Lamb – Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeremy Lamb may be done with the Indiana Pacers

Before the NBA Draft even arrived, the feeling has been that Jeremy Lamb had played his final minutes as an Indiana Pacer. His battle with injuries and poor play last season left the Pacers with a gaping hole in the bench unit that they believed he would carry with his ability to score from all three levels.

Aaron Holiday was already traded on draft night, cleaning up another question mark at the backup guard position. Still, the future of Jeremy Lamb is very much in doubt as the Pacers look to find help elsewhere. Lamb played in just 36 games last season and 46 the season before, failing to stay healthy for any long stretches.

The rise of Edmond Sumner and Oshae Brissett, two young guys who took advantage of injuries, has made the cost of Lamb inexcusable for the Pacers. Rather than continuing to pay Lamb to sit behind impactful players, Indiana needs to find a way to get value out of him.

The most likely scenario for Lamb, if I had to guess, would be to package him in a trade with one of the centers or T.J. Warren. With Myles Turner, Domantas Sabonis, and Warren all on cheap deals, adding Lamb’s salary would be a smart move to make salaries match if they acquire a player like Andrew Wiggings or Ben Simmons.

No matter how I try to slice it, I do not see Jeremy Lamb being a Pacer next season. If he is on the roster, I have a hard time seeing how he will find playing time with so many other guards earning a chance to play.

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