Pacers prepare for NBA free agency with limited moves so far
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
NBA free agency begins at 6 p.m. on June 30, allowing teams to negotiate with outside players. The Indiana Pacers have made minimal moves ahead of this period, retaining Micah Potter through his club option but facing challenges in filling roster spots. After trading Kam Jones to Chicago, they have two open contracts and around $2.4 million in cap space before the luxury tax. Although general manager Chad Buchanan indicated the team won't pursue significant trades, they still need to address their roster needs as the free agency period opens.
- •NBA free agency opens at 6 p.m. on June 30.
- •Pacers exercised the $2.8 million option for Micah Potter.
- •Team has two open contracts after trading Kam Jones.
- •Pacers are about $10 million under the first luxury tax apron.
- •Limited trade activity expected as they want to keep roster core.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers free agency news, rumors, intel; Who will the Pacers pursue?
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Pacers free agency news, rumors, intel: Who will the Indiana Pacers pursue
"NBA free agency opens up at 6 p.m. The Pacers haven't made a lot of noise so far during the offseason, but they have holes to fill.
"The first night of NBA free agency was relatively quiet, but there's already been some movement on the morning after.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:22 PMPacers free agency news, rumors, intel; Who will the Pacers pursue?
The first night of NBA free agency was relatively quiet, but there's already been some movement on the morning after.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 10:24 AMPacers free agency news, rumors, intel: Who will the Indiana Pacers pursue
NBA free agency opens up at 6 p.m. The Pacers haven't made a lot of noise so far during the offseason, but they have holes to fill.
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