What Salary Cap Tools Do Indiana Pacers Have After Losing Draft Pick?
The Indiana Pacers faced disappointment after losing their chance for a top-four draft pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. They will now explore other options to improve their roster during the offseason. Despite the setback, the team has some spending power available to enhance their lineup.
- ▪The Pacers sent the fifth overall pick to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a previous trade for Ivica Zubac.
- ▪Kevin Pritchard, the Pacers president of basketball operations, expressed disappointment over missing out on a top pick in a strong draft.
- ▪The team currently has about $200.9 million in salaries for the upcoming season, with only one guaranteed free agent.
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