Indiana Pacers navigate offseason with strategic minor moves

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Indiana Pacers navigate offseason with strategic minor moves
Summary

The Indiana Pacers made a significant offseason move by signing Kelly Oubre to a two-year, $16.5 million contract. This transaction, alongside a series of smaller moves, reflects the team's approach to remain under the salary cap while enhancing their roster depth. Key departures included Kam Jones and Micah Potter, who voided contracts contributed to these strategic decisions. The Pacers are operating under a hard cap, with the roster costing up to $206.8 million and are closely managing their financial flexibility as they finalize their roster.

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  • Kelly Oubre signed two-year contract worth $16.5 million.
  • The Pacers are hard capped at $209.015 million for 2026-27.
  • Kam Jones and Micah Potter were waived to create salary cap space.
  • Braden Smith was selected with the 38th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo SportsIndiana Pacers Offseason Made Possible By Little Moves
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The Indiana Pacers only made one major move during the 2026 offseason, and it was made possible by a series of smaller moves.

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