DeMar DeRozan has been playing in the frontcourt and is averaging 5.0 rpg, with Zach LaVine averaging just 2.7 rpg. Meanwhile, Keon Ellis and top backup Malik Monk are combining for just 3.0 rpg in 40.3 mpg.

A three-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection and former NBA champion, Siakam has both the experience and talent to lead the offense scheme himself. Last season, he ranked second in touches in the frontcourt, behind only Haliburton. He was also first in shot attempts per game in both the regular season and playoffs.

The Pacers are severely short-handed, but they had a chance to beat the Mavs and ended up with a painful missed opportunity.

The Pacers are not going to be toast without Tyrese Haliburton, especially when this guy steps up in a big way.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pacers as New Pacers Signing Revealed He Was Retired Before Indiana Called. The Indiana Pacers have signed several players before training camp to give the roster some competition. One of the players they signed last week is Indianapolis native Kyle Guy.

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Tyrese Haliburton will be sorely missed by the Pacers, as they look to navigate the 2025-26 season without their best player.