Extend:

C Myles Turner(4 years, $102 mil)

C Thomas Bryant(1 year, minimum)

PF James Johnson(1 year, minimum)

Sign:

PG Tyus Jones(1 year, minimum)

Draft:

Round 2

54-Vladiav Golden-C, Michigan

Summary:

Here, the Pacers plan is simple. Try to run it back as best as possible and try and make another Finals run if Haliburton can return for the playoffs.

Rotation:

Starters:

PG: TJ McConnell(until Hali returns)

SG: Andrew Nembhard

SF: Aaron Nesmith

PF: Pascal Siakam

C: Myles Turner

Bench:

PG: Tyus Jones

SG: Bennedict Mathurin

SF: Jarace Walker

PF: Obi Toppin

C: Thomas Bryant

Rest of Bench:

PG: Tyrese Haliburton(until Hali returns)

SG: Ben Sheppard

SF: Johnny Furphy

PF: James Johnson

C: Vladisav Golden

Goals:

1.Siakam has another All-NBA caliber year in Hali's absence, averaging 23, 6, and 8.

2.Andrew Nembhard continues to improve, having a borderline All-Star season in addition to another all-defense nod.

3.Bennedict Mathurin wins 6MOTY.

4.The Pacers finish anywhere from 3-7 in the East, and Haliburton returns in time for the playoffs, and they make another Finals run.