Hoops Habit
Fansided

Indiana Pacers: 2017-18 NBA season preview

By Adrian Lawhorn

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 08: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 08: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 7
Next
Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images
Photo by Brian Babineau/Getty Images /

2017-18 Roster

Ike Anigbogu, C
Bojan Bogdanovic, SF
Darren Collison, PG
Al Jefferson, C
DeQuan Jones, SF
Cory Joseph, PG
T.J. Leaf, PF
Trey McKinney-Jones, SG
Ben Moore, PF
Victor Oladipo, SG
Alex Poythress, SF
Glenn Robinson III, SG
Domantas Sabonis, PF
Lance Stephenson, SG/SF
Edmond Sumner, PG
Myles Turner, C
Jarrod Uthoff, PF
Damien Wilkins, SG
Joseph Young, PG
Thaddeus Young, SF/PF

Offseason Additions
Ike Anigbogu (No. 47 overall draft pick, UCLA), Bojan Bogdanovic (free agent, Washington Wizards), Darren Collison (free agent, Sacramento Kings), DeQuan Jones (free agent, France), Cory Joseph (trade, Toronto Raptors), T.J. Leaf (No. 18 overall draft pick, UCLA), Trey McKinney-Jones (free agent, D-League), Victor Oladipo (trade, Oklahoma City Thunder), Alex Poythress (free agent, two-way contract) Domantas Sabonis (trade, Oklahoma City Thunder), Edmond Sumner (free agent, two-way contract), Jarrod Uthoff (free agent, Dallas Mavericks), Damien Wilkins (free agent, D-League)

Offseason Subtractions
Lavoy Allen (free agent, unsigned), Aaron Brooks (free agent, Minnesota Timberwolves), Rakeem Christmas (waived, unsigned), Monta Ellis (waived, unsigned), Paul George (trade, Oklahoma City Thunder), C.J. Miles (trade, Toronto Raptors), Georges Niang (waived, signed by Golden State Warriors), Kevin Seraphin (waived, unsigned), Jeff Teague (free agent, Minnesota Timberwolves)

Quick Thoughts

The team will begin training camp with three new starters: point guard Darren Collison, shooting guard Victor Oladipo and small forward Bojan Bogdanovic.

The only holdovers from last season’s starting five are expected to be center Myles Turner and power forward Thaddeus Young. Turner has a chance to become the top scorer in the Pacers’ lineup, while Young’s role could decrease as the season wears on.

The second unit is also made up of several new players, with point guard Cory Joseph and power forward Domantas Sabonis leading the new contingent. Rookie T.J. Leaf will also see some minutes off the bench for the Blue and Gold.

Returnees Lance Stephenson (combo guard), Glenn Robinson III (small forward) and big man Al Jefferson will add stability when they are on the floor with their new teammates.

The primary goals for 2017-18 are to see individual progress as well as develop team chemistry. The team knows it is years away from being a true contender, so there will be a delicate balance between competing now and cultivating their young talent.

Home/Indiana Pacers