The latest Indiana Pacers offseason rumors - Jalen Smith, Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, more 

Jarace is truckload of versatile young talent. We do NOT need to trade him. Especially since we have not even given him courttime to show us some of his potential.

What am I missing about Jalen Smith? He seemed to play well and get the much needed rebounds. He really improved alot from the previous season

Don't bring in another guy to take minutes from Mathurin and Walker. Just keep the same players. Maybe even let Jarace get good minutes. That's the focus

The pacers aren’t making any trades if they do it will be at the deadline, young talent is the way to go now for all teams developing players.

"Younger than Chris Duarte" is not a compliment.

Firstly, I think Jalen started to show some cracks in his demeanor. No doubt he may get frustrated with his play or being on the bench but I think that character aspect is something to watch. How he handles not having things go his way. He seemed to lose his cool on the court and on the bench a few times. As an aside I had to do a triple take when I saw his outfit for the being on the bench game 4 of the ECF. It was a white and green sweatshirt. I know mistakes happen but why put on the opposing teams color?! Just absent minded or weird or a message. I thought it was lame. The entire crowd is golded out and he's got that on? What are you thinking Jalen? Also Tony I do want to give these players respect and you tend do that that when deeply discussing them. But at times there are short and dismissive comments made on the fly. I am a guy who loves to be careful for others feeling and I get calling people players who can play on a "crap" team or who using words likes "horrible" or "trash" has to sting and get around to others. I get it - some players are not good compared to others and you are giving Jalen his props but in general I think short hand language that is derogatory towards any players is not professional for a guy who aims to be like yourself. These are hard working people with lives they have devoted to a sport. Some stink at times, but some of that Hoosier Hospitality should never die ) We can let that "fan" aspect die on the vine as far as I'm concerned. We can lead with kindness and still be critical which I feel is your zone. Just a tweak I thought I'd mention worth noticing.

Jalen could also request a trade after opting in or a sign and trade after opting out.

I remember we were paying oladipo like 20-5 mill a year now we’re paying back ups the same now wtf lol

We don't need to make a trade involving Jarace, but if we're in WIN-NOW mode then it makes sense to consider it. Mathurin + Jarace + Picks for Mikal Bridges would be worth considering imo

It did not seem like Smith got a fair chance in the playoffs… Smith was so much better than Jackson all season… I think his playoff rotations had more to do with his contract more than his play

We need to keep Walker to see what type of player he can becomes. He is on a rookie salary and might develop into a two player. Stupid to trade away Like we trade away Leonard of the Spurs yrs ago

Smith would make sense on the Grizzlies as they lack depth under the basket, maybe we could trade him for Zaire Williams, long wing former lottery pick that hasn’t had a chance to shine out there in TN. Salaries roughly match up.

I think the pacers should look into getting Jonathan Kuminga. I see him to be an emerging elite player in the league. He has the wingspan and height to be an excellent defensive player who can play inside and outside.

They should be talking to Brooklyn about Bridges or DFS.

I would love to get Zach Edey geesh. We need a big center. Everyone's is getting a big or already has a big. Our centers can not take on big centers unless we stay in the weight room

Easiest way to put it, they won't do anything. If they do sign anyone, it won't be anyone worth having. But I doubt they even do that and probably totally blow on the draft picks. Even when they hit on one, they will pick the most head scratching of player's for their next picks. Never addressing positions of need, or getting the best player's available. They could have played Jarace all 2nd half of last season and in the playoffs. They obviously didn't like whay they saw defensively. Or he would have played, simple as that. He's an awkward fit anywhere he plays. Too heavy footed, allows blow by's constantly. Can create his shot well at time's, especially off of screen's and gets to his floater. But if he's clanking his shots and isn't the defensive player you drafted him for in the first place. Then he becomes difficult to play. Because he's not a player that switches well onto just anyone either. Thing is, we were never going to win the championship last year. So why not have played him and let him get all that experience if you're going to keep him? Makes no sense at all.. But nothing with their approach ever truly does. Hendricks still needs to develop too, but already looks like a much better Defender at his position. Has a better stroke too that will translate better with more time. Jarace isn't a bad player, but an awkward fit with his size and mobility. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't lose Obi. Probably part of their plan. Lol then not sign anything resembling a SF worth anything. Smh. Typical Pacers, will probably sign a small guard with their 1st pick. Might not have a choice depending on who's even available at 36 that's any good.. Hoping a good wing is available the first pick. If they could get a good guard. Then would trade TJ for a SF would be fine with me.. Gotta move on from him at some point. Might as well be while he has some value. No matter if it's through the draft, or FA. We need a legit SF prospect that's good, or has potential to be really good and a real backup C that can Rebound. We may never know what Jarace could have become at PF with the team we had before trading for Pascal. Seeing as how that was his primary position. Too bad they couldn't have just gotten a plug n play SF type that was an Elite Defender and a bit cheaper.

Tony, Carlisle just chose all of the sudden not to play Jalen in the playoffs-nothing else-his play didn’t even get a chance to dip-because he saw no court time. Carlisle is only to blame for idiocy!

If the Wizards wanted Smith and we could get Kuzma somehow in a trade I’d be good with it

We need to keep figure out how to sell TJ on the high. I love TJ, but we can get a lot more than we should be able to. He's still undersized, isn't a great shooter, and is getting older.

Anyway of getting Grant from Portland? Sign n trade Toppin and Smith with draft capital.

The Pacers lack toughness and rebounding. Trade away Nemhardt and getting in position to draft C Edey

this postseason is absolutely the best ball of his life. we need to trade him while his value is so high we have so many guards and he will not be this valuable for long edit: i forgot to say the persons name its mcconnell

Keep McConnell and trade Nembhard. One creates for others without turning the ball over, the other has no handle and thinks score first no matter situation.