Entering the 2025-2026 season as the defending Eastern Conference Champions & reaching the NBA Finals will the Pacers replicate last year's success? However, the team faces big roster challenges with star point guard Tyrese Haliburton missing the full season due to recovery from a torn achilles. Longtime starting center Myles Turner left in free agency creates a major void at that position & productivity. Will the Pacers remain competitive in the East to make another deep playoff run?