Pacers Missed Out on Draft Lottery | Indiana Pacers News

The Pacers’ draft fate took a brutal turn when they plummeted to fifth after the lottery, sending their pick to LA for Ivica Zubac — a solid center who fills a void left by Myles Turner. But the real sting? The top four prospects in this draft could’ve reshaped Indiana’s future, and now they’re gone. Fans are haunted by “what ifs” — not just about missed chances like Malice at the Palace or Haliburton’s injury, but a chance that never existed: no shot at Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, or Caleb Wilson. Instead, they’re stuck with second-rounders and trading up for Braden Smith. The dream’s gone, replaced by dread — and the season’s struggles suddenly feel pointless. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48c2c954b81c8889