At 6-foot-1, he repeatedly backs his way into the paint and outmaneuvers the NBA's giants for scores. Now, though, McConnell faces his biggest challenge: Potentially replacing two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton on Thursday night as the Pacers try to extend their season against Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers Agree to Trade in the Middle of NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Indiana Pacers slip to 2-3 in the NBA Finals behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team is already preparing for next season. On Tuesday, they agreed to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade their 23rd overall choice in next week's NBA draft to New Orleans for a 2026 first-round pick, the Pelicans

One day after losing Game 5 of the Finals, the Indiana Pacers traded the No. 23 pick in the 2025 draft to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for their own 2026 first-round pick back, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday.

The Indiana Pacers swapped draft picks with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday while gaining financial flexibility going into the offseason. The Pacers, currently trailing Oklahoma City 3-2 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals,