Pacers evaluate roster and expectations as Haliburton returns for 2026-27 season

The Indiana Pacers head into the 2026-27 NBA season focused on the return of Haliburton. The team enters this new campaign looking to build upon recent performances and solidify a top position in the Eastern Conference. As the organization finalizes its roster adjustments from the summer, focus shifts toward how these changes impact team chemistry and on-court output. Coaching staff and front office personnel are now preparing for training camp to integrate these configurations. The return of their primary playmaker remains the central component of the team's strategy to elevate their standing in a competitive conference. Indiana will begin its regular season schedule following the completion of these final preseason preparations.

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