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Pacers Eye Sexton for Championship Run
20 Jun
Summary
- Indiana aims to bolster bench scoring for the 2026-27 season.
- Tyrese Haliburton returns from a torn Achilles for the upcoming season.
- Collin Sexton is a free agency target to upgrade the bench unit.
The Indiana Pacers are entering a pivotal 2026-27 season with their championship window open. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return from a torn Achilles injury. Despite a challenging 19-63 record in the 2025-26 season, the Pacers possess a talented core.
To enhance their chances against Eastern Conference rivals, the Pacers are exploring roster upgrades. A potential target is free agent guard Collin Sexton, who could address the need for bench scoring following the trade of Bennedict Mathurin. Sexton averaged 15.4 points and shot efficiently last season.
Adding Sexton would complete a deep bench and ease pressure on stars Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Haliburton led the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2024-25. Siakam also performed at a high level in 2025-26, averaging 24 points. These additions would solidify Indiana as a top Eastern Conference team.
