What Salary Cap Tools Do Indiana Pacers Have After Losing Draft Pick?
The Indiana Pacers faced disappointment at the NBA Draft Lottery, losing their chance to keep a top-four pick. They will now explore alternative strategies to improve their roster, primarily utilizing their salary cap space. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic about their offseason prospects.
- ▪The Pacers traded their fifth overall pick to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a previous deal.
- ▪They currently have about $200.9 million in salaries for the upcoming season, with only one guaranteed free agent.
- ▪The team is considering using the Mid-Level Exception to enhance their roster after missing out on a draft pick.
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BusinessSportsMoneyWhat Salary Cap Tools Do Indiana Pacers Have After Losing Draft Pick?ByTony East,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 02:10pm EDTMay 17, 2026, 02:12pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A person attends the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.CHICAGO – The Indiana Pacers had their worst-case scenario happen at the NBA Draft Lottery last weekend.
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