Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK to answer more of your mailbag questions!

With Bennedict Mathurin gone, the Pacers are clearly missing that spark-plug scoring punch off the bench. Do you replace that production with a veteran 6th-man type in free agency? Or, if Indiana lands a Top-4 pick, can a rookie realistically fill that void right away?

We also debate:

• Has Quenton Jackson earned a rotation spot over Sheppard?
• Which realistic names around the league could replace Mathurin’s bench scoring?
• Will Indiana adjust its offense to better fit Ivica Zubac?
• How much will Zu’s interior defense impact this team in 2026/27?
• And are we seriously parking Zubac in the corner? If so… why trade for him?

Plus, we touch on draft assets and second-round pick flexibility.

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