Pacers shouldn't regret controversial Ivica Zubac trade despite lottery disaster

The Pacers may have lost the No. 5 pick, but Ivica Zubac could prove to be the final piece of a championship roster, which makes this gamble worthwhile.
Yardbarker

It was respectable and right for Pacers to go for it

Despite the Indiana Pacers falling out of the top four and it stinging supporters that they won’t pick one of the talented prospects in this loaded draft, the trade for Ivica Zubac made them better.
Total Pro Sports

Updated Full Price Pacers Paid for Ivica Zubac Trade Looks Absolutely Insane After Draft Lottery

The Pacers will enter the upcoming draft without a first-round selection due to their highly costly Ivica Zubac trade.

Indiana Pacers Lottery Odds Near Coin Flip Chance To Keep First-Round Pick

The Indiana Pacers made a bold trade just before the trade deadline this year that makes their NBA Draft Lottery outcome dramatic.

Indiana Pacers exec apologizes to fans after losing first-round pick

The Indiana Pacers lost their 2026 first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after it landed at No. 5 in the NBA draft lottery.

Indiana Pacers Lose First-Round Draft Pick, Send Pick Five To Clippers

The Indiana Pacers will not retain their first-round draft pick as their 2026 first rounder landed fifth overall and will go to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sports Illustrated

Clippers Won the Ivica Zubac Trade So Resoundingly the Pacers GM Just Apologized to Fans

The Los Angeles Clippers' offseason is off to an excellent start. The best-case scenario heading into the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the Clippers landed the No. 5 pick from the Indiana Pacers. This not only makes the Clippers ...