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Kings’ Bold Trade Sparks Pacers’ Finals Run After 25 Years

5/24/2025

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In a bold move during the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings sent Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, hoping to finally end their 16-year playoff drought. While the Kings achieved their goal, Haliburton flourished in Indiana, propelling the Pacers toward their first Finals appearance in 25 years.

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In a bold move during the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings sent Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, hoping to finally end their 16-year playoff drought. While the Kings achieved their goal, Haliburton flourished in Indiana, propelling the Pacers toward their first Finals appearance in 25 years.