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You certainly don’t need a refresher, but the Indiana Pacers are, well, the Indiana Pacers — an uber-competitive yet similarly conservative franchise that is neither on the fringes of contending nor rebuilding.
Stuck in the least enviable middle ground, the Blue and Gold enters an offseason in a relatively precarious situation because while changes are definitely slotting themselves as an abrupt necessity for the team, the Pacers don’t necessarily burst into a summer with prospects that can generate instant improvement.
While trades are more commonly the vehicle to bring in lucrative pieces, Indiana is not a premiere destination.