It's the summer of unprecedented cap space. Also the summer of opportunity, thinking on your feet, acting quickly, and taking some educated risks.
Kevin Pritchard and Nate McMillan met with the media on Wednesday to wrap up the Pacers season that ended with 48 victories and a first-round playoff exit, but more importantly to look ahead to an immediate future that likely will have major ramifications on the next few seasons, at least.
The Pacers have seven free agents among the 12 players who dressed for their playoff games, at least $43 million in cap space, and the 18th pick in the draft.