Pacers Hype May Make LeBron James Wish He Was With Tyrese Haliburton
Summary
The Indiana Pacers are expected to improve significantly in the upcoming NBA season according to ESPN's panel. The team’s optimism is based on key changes, including the return of Tyrese Haliburton from injury and a trade for Ivica Zubac.Key Facts
- ESPN ranked the Pacers tied for first place with the Utah Jazz as the team most likely to make a big improvement.
- The Pacers finished near the bottom of the standings last season.
- They did not have one of the top two picks in the latest NBA draft.
- In February, the Pacers acquired Ivica Zubac in a trade during the trade deadline.
- Tyrese Haliburton is returning after recovering from a right Achilles tendon tear.
- When healthy, the Pacers beat the New York Knicks in the 2024 and 2025 playoffs.
- The return of Haliburton is seen as a key factor for the team’s potential success in 2026.
- ESPN’s panel now expects the Pacers to be a surprise team in the next NBA season.
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