The Indiana Pacers face a new era after Miles Turner’s surprise departure to the Bucks in free agency, despite expectations he would re-sign. With Isaiah Jackson stepping in at center and Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, and Aaron Nesmith anchoring a revamped defense, Indiana is shifting focus toward two-way play. The deep bench—with TJ McConnell, Obi Toppin, and rising talent like Jay Huff and Tailon Peter—remains a strength. Despite roster shakeups, the Pacers aim to build on last season’s Finals run and stay near the top of the East behind Pascal Siakam.

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