The Indiana Pacers have built a reputation for never tanking, and fans should expect that to continue for the 2025-26 season.
While not to the same extent as previous seasons, the Pacers have low expectations next year. Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire season with an Achilles injury, and Myles Turner signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency. In a year where they are not likely to compete for a championship, it would make sense for Indiana to take their foot off the pedal a little bit. However, if history has taught fans one thing, it is that this is not in the team's DNA.