Normally waist deep in free agency while simultaneously gearing up for all-day basketball in Las Vegas, the first week of July customarily marks the release of my (somewhat anticipated?) annual summer league primer — otherwise known as a meaningful guide to meaningless basketball. This year, however, with COVID-19 calling the shots, the league is obviously foregoing the exhibition tournament designed for rookies, sophomores, and G League players in favor of restarting the season in Orlando. Even so, given that the Pacers likely won’t be in any rush to push their typically 9-man rotation to the max during the seeding games, there’s a reasonable chance that some of the team’s still-developing talent may yet get a chance to show what they can do in spots with extra run.
What to watch for when the Pacers lean on youth in Orlando
