Indiana Pacers

LAST SEASON: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.

COACH: Rick Carlisle (ninth season with Pacers, 338-318; 24th season overall, 993-860).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Oklahoma City.

DEPARTURES: C Myles Turner, C Thomas Bryant.

ADDITIONS: C Jay Huff, G Kam Jones, G Cam Payne.

BetMGM championship odds: 100-1.

What to expect

The defending Eastern Conference champs won't be the same with two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss the entire season because of a torn Achilles tendon. But they're not fading way, either. Indiana has plenty of guard depth and an array of scorers. The larger problem may be replacing Turner, an elite rim protector and legitimate 3-point shooter. The Pacers are counting on the combination of free agent signee Jay Huff an

See Full Page