The Pacers are likely going to have to wait before contending for a title again.
The Indiana Pacers still have a bright future, and their outlook for next season doesn't change that. However, given their situation, it is likely going to take multiple seasons for them to return to legitimate championship contention.
Last season, the Pacers were one win away from winning their first-ever NBA Championship. Unfortunately for the team, in essentially a matter of seconds, things began crumbling down.