# Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season projections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indiana-pacers-2026-27-season-projections
> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:54:23.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Early projections for the Indiana Pacers' 2026-27 NBA season varied significantly. Initial analysis from BetMGM suggested a major improvement, forecasting 44.5 wins following a poor 19-63 record in the previous season. This outlook coincided with a salary analysis by Casino Guru USA that labeled forward Pascal Siakam as the league’s most overpaid player due to his high cap hit relative to win shares.

However, subsequent expert analysis from John Hollinger offered a more skeptical outlook. Hollinger projected a losing record of 39-43, placing the team 10th in the Eastern Conference. While noting the return of Tyrese Haliburton and the acquisition of Ivica Zubac, the projection suggested the roster might still struggle and could require further moves if performance does not improve during the first half of the season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: NBA expert projects losing seasons for Pacers and Suns

NBA analyst John Hollinger predicts losing or sub-.500 seasons for the Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns in 2026-27, citing roster construction and long-term financial concerns.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nba-expert-projects-losing-seasons-for-pacers-and-suns

### 2026-09-21: Indiana Pacers projected for major improvement amid player salary analysis

The Indiana Pacers are projected for a major win total increase in 2026-27, even as player Pascal Siakam is labeled the NBA's most overpaid player in a new salary analysis.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-pacers-projected-for-major-improvement-amid-player-salary-analysis

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