What happened
Indiana’s preview notes the additions of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr., the departure of Kam Jones, and an opening week that starts Oct. 21 at New Orleans before a home game against Dallas on Oct. 23.
The authors expect Tyrese Haliburton to look like himself quickly, say the offense still hinges on his ability to draw multiple defenders, and suggest Andrew Nembhard may operate lower in the offensive hierarchy.
The preview points to a guard-led pecking order that could shift if Haliburton is fully back. It does not confirm any opening-night roles, so Indiana’s exact rotation remains unsettled.
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Original reporting: Indiana Pacers season preview: Opening schedule, win projection and everything to know for 2026-27 — Yahoo Sports ↗