The Indiana Pacers are in a transitional phase following the loss of Myles Turner, leaving them without a reliable starting center. They have brought back Tony Bradley and Isaiah Jackson while exploring options like Thomas Bryant and James Wiseman. To bolster their frontcourt, they traded two second-round picks to acquire Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. Huff, who has seen limited action in his NBA career, averaged 6.9 points and shot 40.5% from three last season, suggesting he could fulfill a floor-spacing role in Indiana.

With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the next season, the Pacers are taking the time to evaluate their roster and tweak roles, potentially leading to trade rumors involving players like Jarace Walker and Bennedict Mathurin. As the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Pacers will have to navigate the season with a restructured lineup, aiming to remain competitive in the playoff race despite the setbacks.