Pacers quickly coming to harsh realization about their roster depth

The Pacers have a lot of guys, but how many of them can really contribute?

Indiana Pacers guard Garrison Mathews (24) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn ImagesThis season was always going to be a weird one for the Indiana Pacers. Once Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles, it was widely expected that Indiana wouldn't go on another deep playoff run in 2026. That was especially true once Myles Turner left and joined the Milwaukee Bucks.

Despite a second NBA Finals appearance basically being impossible, this was still going to be an important season for the Pacers. They have a very talented roster even outside of Haliburton and Turner,…