Pacers GM comments on potential extensions for team players

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Pacers GM comments on potential extensions for team players
Summary

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan discussed ongoing contract extension situations for key players ahead of the 2026-27 season. Many core players, including Pascal Siakam, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard, are eligible for extensions. While Siakam could sign a new deal worth up to $207 million, Walker and Sheppard need agreements by the Oct. 19 deadline as they enter the last year of their rookie contracts. The front office has largely kept extension discussions confidential, focusing instead on preparing for the upcoming season.

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  • •Pascal Siakam eligible for a potential $207 million extension.
  • •Walker and Sheppard's contracts require timely negotiation before October 19.
  • •Pacers aim to rebuild after a 19-63 season.
  • •Buchanan emphasizes roles for younger players during the upcoming season.
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  • 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers GM won't comment on possible extensions for Pascal Siakam, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard
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Much of the Pacers' core is up for contract extensions, but the front office has been tight-lipped about how it will approach negotiations.

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