# The Contingency Plan Arrives: Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Evolving East - LIVE REACTION

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Podcast: [The Pacers Post Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pacers-post-up-6765923)
Published: 2026-07-02T00:32:00+00:00
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In this live Twitter/X reaction episode, Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. and why this move could prove to be another masterstroke by Kevin Pritchard, Chad Buchanan, and the Pacers front office. At just $8.25 million annually, Indiana adds the versatile two-way wing they’ve been searching for while fully embracing what now appears to be a clear two-year championship window. We discuss how Oubre fits alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the newly acquired Ivica Zubac, what he brings defensively, and why his cutting, transition play, and positional versatility make him such a seamless fit in Rick Carlisle’s system. From there, we zoom out and evaluate the new-look Eastern Conference after an aggressive start to free agency. Miami, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia have all made significant moves to strengthen their rosters—but where do the Pacers now stack up in the race to represent the East? We also touch on the latest rumors surrounding LeBron James, Walker Kessler and the Lakers, discuss what other moves Indiana could still have up its sleeve, and close by talking about the NBA Cup heading to Indianapolis and what another historic event means for Hinkle Fieldhouse.

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