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Indiana Pacers face draft challenges after lottery loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Indiana Pacers face draft challenges after lottery loss
Summary

The Indiana Pacers will not have a pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft after losing their first-round selection in the draft lottery earlier this month. As a result, the Pacers join the Portland Trail Blazers as the only teams without a choice in this draft. President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard highlighted that the team has five first-round picks over the next six years but currently cannot trade their 2027 pick until after the 2026 draft concludes on June 24. Once the draft is complete, the Pacers can explore trades for their future draft picks, including selections in 2028, 2030, 2031, and 2033.

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  • •Pacers traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Clippers.
  • •They currently hold five first-round picks over the next six years.
  • •Trading for the 2027 pick will be possible after June 24.
  • •The Pacers have not selected in the first round since 2023.
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  • 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Future Draft Picks Indiana Pacers Can Trade After Draft Lottery Loss
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The Indiana Pacers had an unfortunate draft lottery night earlier this month. But they now can trade more future first-round picks.

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