Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard Apologizes for NBA Draft Lottery News After Trade
Summary
The Indiana Pacers missed out on a top-four pick in the NBA Draft lottery, which means their first-round pick goes to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a recent trade. Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard apologized to fans, saying the trade for center Ivica Zubac was necessary despite the lottery loss.Key Facts
- The Pacers had a 14% chance of getting a top pick but ended up with the 5th pick in the NBA Draft lottery.
- Because of the lottery result, the Pacers' first-round pick will go to the Clippers.
- The Clippers received the pick under a trade that brought Ivica Zubac to the Pacers.
- Kevin Pritchard said the team needed a starting center and made the trade before the deadline.
- Pritchard apologized to fans and took responsibility for the risk of the trade.
- Zubac played five games for the Pacers last season, averaging 11.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
- Star player Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return fully healthy after recovering from an Achilles injury.
- The Pacers still have key players like Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell, and may add players through free agency or undrafted talent after the draft.
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