The 2020-21 NBA season was a difficult one for the Indiana Pacers. They missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, as they defeated the Charlotte Hornets in the 9th vs. 10th seeded play-in game but then were defeated easily by the Washington Wizards for the 8th seed.
Indiana’s season was thrown off course following the blockbuster James Harden deal they were one of four teams to take part in. They sent Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets and received Caris LeVert in the deal. A mass was found on LeVert’s kidney, which sidelined him for a while but potentially saved his life.
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Without LeVert or Oladipo for that matter, the Pacers’ offense struggled. TJ Warren was also not a factor this season because of injuries. While Myles Turner played in only 47 games.
Indiana has a strong core to build around, but they need to upgrade the pieces around them. Better luck health-wise would help, but adding some more scoring to the second unit would also be a boon for the team.
Who could help upgrade Indiana? Here are three potential free agency targets for the Pacers this summer.
