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Pacers aim to rebound after last season's struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Pacers aim to rebound after last season's struggles

Summary

The Indiana Pacers are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season following a disappointing 19-win campaign. At a team meeting before training camp, players assessed their objectives and lessons learned from last year's failures. Head coach Rick Carlisle emphasized the need to overcome past shortcomings and build on their previous successes. With new additions like Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre, the team seeks to reestablish itself as a contender as training camp begins. Players, including Tyrese Haliburton, expressed the importance of correcting last season's issues and developing a cohesive play style.

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Status Watch

•Pacers finished last season with a franchise-record 63 losses.
•Team held a key meeting before training camp at GM Chad Buchanan's home.
•Head coach Carlisle stresses learning from last year's failures.
•New signings Zubac and Oubre expected to play significant roles.
•Training camp starts as Pacers aim to correct course for the season.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers Internal Connection Will Make It Possible To Contend After Franchise’s Worst Season

What they're saying

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The Indiana Pacers won just 19 games last season and can't move past those failures. Yet they believe special things are possible once again in 2026-27.
— Yahoo Sports

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