Indiana Pacers Fans

This could be a problem.

Kelly Oubre's past fit alongside superstars reveal scary analytics profile Kelly Oubre Jr. has been in the league for 11 seasons for good reason. However, the idea of who he is is often better than his play suggests.

Jarace Walker needs to make the change.

Rebounding as Jarace Walker's top priority could result in breakout season he needs Jarace Walker's career hasn't gone to plan. However, rebounding could offer the opportunity to jump back in the rotation. What comes after is up to him.

Not the ideal start.

Larry Nance Jr.'s hamstring injury doesn't really matter, but it's a bad sign Larry Nance Jr. might just be the least consequential player on the Indiana Pacers roster. That does not mean that his injury shouldn't ring alarm bells.

The Pacers need James Johnson.

Obi Toppin lauding James Johnson highlights his importance to the locker room "He won't hold his tongue for anyone," Obi Toppin said. That's important to have for both coaches and players in the season to come.

The Pacers need Haliburton to do it.

Haliburton has quotes fans will love at media day, but he will have to back up his plan to hit the ground running If there was one thing that fans wanted to hear from Indiana Pacers Media Day, they would have been that Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles is good to go. Good news!

The Pacers should make the call.

Deuce McBride is a perfect trade target if the Pacers and Knicks can get past their rivalry T.J. McConnell has been a cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers franchise for years. The Knicks may have his successor, but is a deal with a rival even possible?

The Pacers need Jalen Slawson to take a step.

Jalen Slawson's Pacers ascension needs to hit a new benchmark: playing winning basketball Jalen Slawson went from falling out of the NBA to claiming one more chance. Escaping the fringes of the Pacers roster will be his hardest task to date.

Extension issues are coming.

Pacers GM won't comment on needed extensions, a problem that is approaching far faster than expected The Indiana Pacers have a massive problem brewing, and yet everyone – now including their GM – is ignoring it.

The Pacers would be perfect.

Indiana is the perfect spot for TJ Shannon Jr. to reach his potential TJ Shannon Jr. is a terror in transition who demolishes the rim and is fearless in attacking the basket. Could the Pacers make him their final addition?

Pacers need more.

The Pacers' depth beyond the top-eight – which is suspect at best – needs to step up to contend Surprises are no less important than the cornerstones. To win a ring, you need surplus-value deals. Often that comes down the bench, where the Pacers are weak.