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Pacers Add Oubre, Nance, Smith Post-Draft, Haliburton Out

7/15/2026

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Indiana Pacers added depth by signing Kelly Oubre Jr., Larry Nance Jr., drafting Braden Smith and counting on Tyrese Haliburton.
Haliburton missed 2024-25 with a torn Achilles, leading to the franchise’s worst record and a draft pick.
After the April 10, 2026 lottery, the front office added free-agency signings.
The roster retains Ivica Zubac, Oubre Jr., Nance Jr. and Pascal Siakam, who played in May 25, 2024 Eastern Conference Finals.

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Story summary

Indiana Pacers added depth by signing Kelly Oubre Jr., Larry Nance Jr., drafting Braden Smith and counting on Tyrese Haliburton.
Haliburton missed 2024-25 with a torn Achilles, leading to the franchise’s worst record and a draft pick.
After the April 10, 2026 lottery, the front office added free-agency signings.
The roster retains Ivica Zubac, Oubre Jr., Nance Jr. and Pascal Siakam, who played in May 25, 2024 Eastern Conference Finals.