The Indiana Pacers fell out of the top four in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, officially conveying their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade.
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan explains why Indiana traded its protected 2026 first round pick for Ivica Zubac, emphasizing the team’s belief it can compete for an NBA title in 2027
