Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers - Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Following a pair of disappointing headlines this week the Indiana Pacers are without two of their rotational players. Edmond Sumner will likely miss the entire season with a torn Achilles while T.J. Warren is out indefinitely as he recovers from the foot injury that held him out of last season.
If Warren misses a portion of the upcoming season, the Pacers will be in a rut right out of the gate. That means rookie Chris Duarte will need to be ready to make a sizeable impact when he makes his debut with the team.