There has been a lot of news surrounding the Pacers that has nothing to do with their wins or losses on the court. The frustrating start of the season for a team with a net rating and point differential of a team that was a game or three over .500, yet in reality is 4 games under .500 has moved to speculation of big changes in the offing.
Two major reports from The Athletic (here and here) started the ball rolling while other day-to-day news has thrown additional short-term barriers to success in the mix.