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Mailbag Pt. 4: Pacers Mailbag: Draft Prospects, Trade Targets & Bigger Wings
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 2039
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Summary
Alex Golden and Mike Facci return with Part 4 of the June Mailbag Series, and this episode is all about the NBA Draft, future assets and roster building. The guys answer your questions on whether Indiana should try to trade back into the first round, who the Pacers could be targeting, and whether that approach makes more sense than using all of their remaining assets in a blockbuster trade. Questions discussed include: Should the Pacers trade back into the first round? Is Sergio De Larrea worth moving up for? Which 2026 draft prospects make the most sense for Indiana? Would it be smarter to acquire another draft pick than sell the farm for Trey Murphy III? Could the Pacers strike a deal with the Chicago Bulls for the No. 4 or No. 15 pick? Following Chad Buchanan's comments about adding more size on the wing, what do the guys think of Noah Clowney, Kel'el Ware, and Chris Cenac Jr.? If Jarace Walker isn't the long-term answer at backup small forward, how should Indiana address that position? A loaded mailbag episode focused on draft strategy, trade philosophy and how the Pacers can continue building a championship-caliber roster.