2023–24 Indiana Pacers season

From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Jump to: navigation, search
2023–24 Indiana Pacers season
Head coach Rick Carlisle
General manager Chad Buchanan
Arena Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Results
Record 47–35 (.573)
Place Division: 3rd (Central)
Conference: 6th (Eastern)

Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television Bally Sports Indiana
Radio 1070 The Fan
< 2022–23 2024–25 >

The 2023–24 Indiana Pacers season is the 57th season of the franchise and the 47th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rick Carlisle returned for his 7th season as head coach while the franchise hired former Pacers Jim Boylen and Shayne Whittington as assistants.

During the 2023 NBA draft, the franchise most notably acquired Jarace Walker with the 8th overall selection. On July 1, 2023, Tyrese Haliburton agreed to a max contract extension with the Pacers worth up to $260 million over five years.[1] During the offseason, the team acquired the services of Obi Toppin and Bruce Brown. On January 17, 2024, the Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr., and three first–round draft picks.[2] On February 8, 2024, after failing to reach a contract extension, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three–team deal involving the San Antonio Spurs, in which the Pacers re–acquired Doug McDermott and draft compensation.[3]

On November 4, 2023, Haliburton tied a career–high 43 points and added 12 assists, becoming the first player in Pacers franchise history to record at least 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game.[4] On November 6, 2023, head coach Rick Carlisle earned his 900th career win, in a 152–111 win over rookie Victor Wembanyama, Gregg Popovich, and the San Antonio Spurs.[5]

After defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the season finale, the Pacers clinched a berth in the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. Ending the season 47–35, tiebreakers positioned the Orlando Magic 5th, Indiana 6th, and the Philadelphia 76ers 7th. The Pacers faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.

Draft

<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>

Round Pick Player Position(s) Nationality College / Club
1 7 Bilal Coulibaly SF  France Metropolitans 92 (France)
1 26 Ben Sheppard SG  United States Belmont (Sr.)
1 29 Julian Strawther SF  Puerto Rico
 United States
Gonzaga (Jr.)
2 32 Jalen Pickett PG  United States Penn State
2 55 Isaiah Wong PG/SG  United States Miami (FL) (Sr.)

The Pacers entered the draft with three first-round picks and two second-round picks, acquired in deals surrounding Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert.[6] Following several trades during the 2023 NBA draft, the Pacers walked away with the 8th pick Jarace Walker, the 26th pick Ben Sheppard, the 47th pick Mojave King, and the 55th pick Isaiah Wong.

Roster

Indiana Pacers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
F/C 5 Allen, Lavoy 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 255 lb (116 kg) 1989–02–04 Temple
F/C 25 Christmas, Rakeem 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1991–12–01 Syracuse
G 11 Ellis, Monta 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1985–10–26 Lanier HS (MS)
F 13 George, Paul (C) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1990–05–02 Fresno State
G 3 Hill, George 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1986–05–04 IUPUI
F/C 27 Hill, Jordan 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1987–07–27 Arizona
F 44 Hill, Solomon 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1991–03–18 Arizona
G 10 Lawson, Ty 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1987–11–03 North Carolina
C 28 Mahinmi, Ian 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1986–11–05 France
G/F 0 Miles, C. J. 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 231 lb (105 kg) 1987–03–18 Skyline HS (TX)
F 40 Robinson III, Glenn 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1994–01–08 Michigan
G 2 Stuckey, Rodney 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1986–04–21 Eastern Washington
C 33 Turner, Myles 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 243 lb (110 kg) 1996–03–24 Texas
F/C 42 Whittington, Shayne 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1991–03–27 Western Michigan
G 1 Young, Joseph 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1992–06–27 Oregon
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate
  • Injured Injured

RosterTransactions
Last transaction: 2016–05–16

Standings

Division

Central Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div GP
yMilwaukee Bucks 49 33 .598 15.0 31–11 18–22 10‍–‍7 82
xCleveland Cavaliers 48 34 .585 16.0 26–15 22–19 11‍–‍5 82
xIndiana Pacers 47 35 .573 17.0 26–15 21–20 11‍–‍6 82
piChicago Bulls 39 43 .476 25.0 20–21 19–22 7‍–‍9 82
Detroit Pistons 14 68 .171 50.0 7–33 7–35 2‍–‍14 82

Conference

Eastern Conference
# Team W L PCT GB GP
1 zBoston Celtics * 64 18 .780 82
2 xNew York Knicks 50 32 .610 14.0 82
3 yMilwaukee Bucks * 49 33 .598 15.0 82
4 xCleveland Cavaliers 48 34 .585 16.0 82
5 yOrlando Magic * 47 35 .573 17.0 82
6 xIndiana Pacers 47 35 .573 17.0 82
7 xPhiladelphia 76ers 47 35 .573 17.0 82
8 xMiami Heat 46 36 .561 18.0 82
9 piChicago Bulls 39 43 .476 25.0 82
10 piAtlanta Hawks 36 46 .439 28.0 82
11 Brooklyn Nets 32 50 .390 32.0 82
12 Toronto Raptors 25 57 .305 39.0 82
13 Charlotte Hornets 21 61 .256 43.0 82
14 Washington Wizards 15 67 .183 49.0 82
15 Detroit Pistons 14 68 .171 50.0 82

Game log

Preseason

2023–24 game log
2023–24 season schedule

Regular season

This became the first regular season where all the NBA teams competed in a mid-season tournament setting due to the implementation of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.[7][8]

2023–24 game log
2023–24 season schedule

Playoffs

<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>

2024 playoff game log
2024 playoff schedule

In-Season Tournament

<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>

This will be the first regular season where all the NBA teams will compete in a mid-season tournament setting due to the implementation of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament.[9][10] During the in-season tournament period, the Pacers will compete in Group A of the Eastern Conference, which will include the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. Following high-scoring wins against the Cavaliers, 76ers, and Hawks, the Pacers were automatic winners of Group A in the Eastern Conference before they even played their final in-season tournament game in November against the Pistons. With a 4–0 record, the Pacers qualified for the knockout elimination rounds of the In-Season Tournament. They lost to the Lakers in the final, 123–109.[11]

East group A

2023–24 game log
2012–13 season schedule

Transactions

<templatestyles src="Module:Hatnote/styles.css"></templatestyles>

Trades

June 24, 2023[12] To Indiana Pacers
Draft rights to Jarace Walker (No. 8) (from Washington)
2028 second-round pick (from Phoenix)
2029 second-round pick (from Washington)
To Phoenix Suns
Bradley Beal (from Washington)
Jordan Goodwin (from Washington)
Isaiah Todd (from Washington)
To Washington Wizards
Chris Paul (from Phoenix)
Landry Shamet (from Phoenix)
Draft rights to Bilal Coulibaly (No. 7) (from Indiana)
Right to swap 2024 first round pick with Phoenix
Right to swap 2026 first round pick with Phoenix
Right to swap 2028 first round pick with Phoenix
Right to swap 2030 first round pick with Phoenix
2024 second round pick (from Phoenix)
2025 second round pick (from Phoenix)
2026 second round pick (from Phoenix)
2027 second round pick (from Phoenix)
2030 second round pick (from Phoenix)
Cash considerations (from Phoenix)
July 6, 2023[13] To Indiana Pacers
2028 DAL second round pick
2030 SAC second round pick
To Sacramento Kings
Chris Duarte
July 7, 2023[14] To Indiana Pacers
Obi Toppin
To New York Knicks
2028 IND or PHX second-round pick
2029 IND or WAS second-round pick
January 17, 2024[15] To Indiana Pacers
Kira Lewis Jr.
2024 NOP second-round pick
To New Orleans Pelicans
Cash considerations
January 17, 2024[16] To Indiana Pacers
Pascal Siakam
To Toronto Raptors
Bruce Brown
Kira Lewis Jr.
Jordan Nwora
2024 IND first-round pick
2024 UTA or LAC or HOU or OKC first-round pick
2026 IND conditional first-round pick
February 8, 2024 To Indiana Pacers
Marcus Morris
Furkan Korkmaz
2024 TOR second-round pick
2029 POR second-round pick
2029 LAC second-round pick
To Philadelphia 76ers
Buddy Hield
February 8, 2024 To Indiana Pacers
Doug McDermott
To San Antonio Spurs
Marcus Morris
2029 LAC second-round pick
February 8, 2024 To Indiana Pacers
Cory Joseph
2025 CHA second-round pick
Cash considerations
To Golden State Warriors
2024 NOP or MIL or CLE second-round pick

Free agency

Re-signed

Player Signed Ref.
James Johnson December 15 [17]

Additions

Player Signed Former Team Ref.
Oscar Tshiebwe July 3
(Two-way contract)
Kentucky Wildcats [18]
Bruce Brown July 6 Denver Nuggets [19]

Subtractions

Player Reason New Team Ref.
Oshae Brissett Free agency Boston Celtics [20]
Daniel Theis Waived Los Angeles Clippers [21]
James Johnson Waived Indiana Pacers [22]

References

  1. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  4. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  5. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  8. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  9. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  11. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  12. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  13. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  14. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  15. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  16. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  17. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  18. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  19. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  20. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  21. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  22. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.