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Rumor: Pacers nearly stole Rui Hachimura from the Lakers during trade deadline

With the 2023 NBA Playoffs nearing its most climactic point, teams on the outside looking in have their sights set on bolstering their rosters in the upcoming offseason. The Indiana Pacers are harping on the same tune, with the front office widely expected to venture out and seek external help to mitigate the team’s issues, primarily in the forward positions.

However, one recent report revealed that the Pacers actually almost got that help they badly needed a few months ago during the trade deadline which could have had major implications on their competitive stance to end the regular season and potentially, the postseason picture.