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NBA Insider says Pacers a leading candidate for coveted free agent

By Joe Lyon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers directs his team in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 09, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers directs his team in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 09, 2023 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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It sounds like the Indiana Pacers are right in the thick of the free agent news, as they have been connected by multiple credible sources to players across the league. And today, another such report has come out linking to the team to one of the more coveted free agents.

One of the storylines this previous season was the Denver Nuggets being able to put together a team from top-to-bottom with championship ability, a team littered with depth. One of the key pieces of that rotation was Bruce Brown Jr, who seemed to be able to play and guard every position on the court.

NBA Insider Marc Stein is reporting that the Pacers are now the frontrunners in the race to sign Bruce Brown Jr this offseason:

And when Marc Stein says something, you better believe it. He has been a Pacers insider for years and generally is in tune with what the team is hopeful to do. That being said, if the Pacers are really wanting to pursue Brown, they are going to have multiple competitors wanting to bring him in.

The Pacers may have to slightly overpay for his services, but it would likely be worth it. Given that Denver can’t really afford to pay him this upcoming season, teams like the Mavs and Lakers will also be looking to add him to their roster.

If the Pacers could slightly overpay for him and get a longer contract, it may very well be worth the effort to do so.

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Bruce Brown could turn into the starting small forward of the Pacers future.

Just imagine this starting lineup: Haliburton, Hield/Mathurin, Brown, Walker, and Turner. That could really turn into and grow into something that is competitive up and down the eastern conference. Pacers fans should be hopeful that the team is able to put their money behind the rumors and bring in the services of this coveted free agent.

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