Pacers offseason primer: Tyrese Haliburton extension, cap space and more

The Indiana Pacers finished Year 2 of their mini-rebuild and just missed the postseason for a third consecutive season. They’ve prioritized relevance and competitiveness in the past three decades by always striving for a playoff spot. In that span, they haven’t missed the postseason for more than four seasons in a row. Their history suggests that they don’t intend on having a losing record for much longer.

The Pacers could be ready to take the next step within the next few years. With a core led by Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and the 7th overall pick in this year’s draft, they may have enough in their foundation to sustain long-term success. They also have the means to add veteran help with plenty of trade ammo and significant cap space over the next few years.

Here is a preview of the 2023 offseason for the Indiana Pacers.