Pacers forfeit 2029 unprotected pick following punishment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Indiana Pacers will lose an unprotected 2029 draft pick as part of a league-imposed punishment. This selection was previously tied to a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers involving center Ivica Zubac. Details regarding the specific nature of the infraction leading to the loss of the asset were not disclosed in the official reports. The penalty impacts the long-term draft capital of the Indiana franchise. No further information regarding the transaction status between the two teams was provided following the announcement of the league action.
- •Indiana Pacers lose an unprotected 2029 draft pick.
- •The pick was previously involved in a transaction for Ivica Zubac.
- •The penalty is part of a disciplinary action from the league.
- •The Los Angeles Clippers were the original recipient of the draft asset.
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