Pacers Free Agency

Indiana Pacers, Pascal Siakam

Pacers will eventually regret their biggest move of the offseason

Some of the best free-agent signings in recent Pacers history

The Indiana Pacers have replaced Jalen Smith with a former top-two pick

Former Pacers player goes from being cut to getting paid a ton of money

Mar 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) defends Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Former Indiana Pacers player signs a deal with a divisional foe

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Clippers

What the Pacers' new contract for Obi Toppin means for Jarace Walker going forward

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) dribbles the ball past Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the first half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers are bringing back Obi Toppin in free agency

May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) attempts to score during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The pros and cons of the Pacers possibly bringing back Obi Toppin

Apr 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith (25) drives away from Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) in the in the third quarter during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Backup center for the Indiana Pacers is declining his player option

Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers - Game Four

Indiana Pacers search in the Southeast for free agents

Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers - Game Four

Pacers potential targets in free agency in the Atlantic division

May 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) in the first half for game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

What it might cost the Indiana Pacers to bring back Obi Toppin

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers - Game Six

Pacers free agency options within the Central division

Apr 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (20) in the in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers have one player they have no interest in keeping next season

May 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) grabs a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why Myles Turner's future affects what the Pacers do this offseason

May 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the third quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals against the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why aren't the Pacers more of a free-agent destination?

Mar 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) moves the ball against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

A former Pacers player might have no choice but to come back to Indiana

May 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the first quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Pacers made sure Pascal Siakam was the first free agency domino to fall

Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics - Game Two

Free Agency is key for an Indiana Pacers run in 2024-2025

May 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) talks with guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals against the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

With Pascal Siakam signed, this is the Pacers' next priority in free agency

May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrate with teammates during the fourth quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers have re-signed Pascal Siakam to a max four-year deal

May 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) drives past Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) in the third quarter during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Pacers swoop in and steal OG Anuoby in free agency?

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers can now officially negotiate with Pascal Siakam to re-sign him

May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) attempts to score during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

How high of a priority is Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers?

Mar 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers need to decide how to handle the young guns this offseason

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Pascal Siakam trade could make this one Pacers player obsolete

May 23, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the first half during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers must take advantage of their window to win by spending money

Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talks with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

1 Dream, 1 reach, and 1 realistic free agent for the Pacers to target