"The Indiana Pacers took yet another leap last season, putting together another phenomenal postseason run. They were one game away from winning the franchise's first-ever NBA championship - which few, if any, expected heading into the playoffs. But they weren't able to outlast the Oklahoma City Thunder, and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals."
"You could argue that Haliburton's injury changed the course of how they operated this offseason. Before, they were reportedly willing to exceed the luxury tax for the first time in two decades for Myles Turner. Now, he is no longer in town, signing with Milwaukee. The Pacers now have a hodge podge of below-average centers, but they largely kept most of their core in tact otherwise."
The Indiana Pacers reached Game 7 of the NBA Finals but fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Tyrese Haliburton sustaining a season-ending torn Achilles in that decisive game. Haliburton's injury altered offseason strategy and the team declined to exceed the luxury tax, allowing Myles Turner to sign with Milwaukee. Indiana added James Wiseman and James Huff, re-signed Isaiah Jackson and Quenton Jackson, and selected Kam Jones (No. 38) and Taelon Peter (No. 54) in the draft. The roster now features below-average centers, the core remains largely intact, and the quiet offseason sets expectations for a gap year while staying competitive in the Eastern Conference.
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