2022–23 NBA season by team
NBA professional basketball team season
The 2022–23 Indiana Pacers season was the 56th season of the franchise and the 46th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rick Carlisle served his 6th season as head coach of the franchise. During the offseason, the team signed restricted free-agent Deandre Ayton to a four–year, $133 million offer sheet, the largest in league history, before it was matched by the Phoenix Suns.[1][2][3] The team also traded away Malcolm Brogdon in exchange for a package surrounding Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, and a 2023 first–round pick. In the 2022 NBA draft, the team selected Bennedict Mathurin 6th overall alongside standout second rounder Andrew Nembhard.
Tyrese Haliburton earned his first NBA All–Star appearance in 2023 while also participating in the 2023 NBA Three–Point Contest alongside teammate Buddy Hield. During the season, Hield broke Reggie Miller's record of most three-pointers made in a season in Pacers history. The team acquired Jordan Nwora and former Pacer George Hill at the trade deadline. Bennedict Mathurin broke Chris Duarte's record for most three–pointers made as a rookie in Pacers franchise history.[4]
The Pacers were eliminated from postseason contention on April 2, 2023 following their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies.[5]
Draft
The Pacers owned their first-round pick. They also had two second-round picks, due to trades surrounding Jalen Smith and Caris LeVert.[6]
Roster
Standings
Division
Conference
Game log
Preseason
Regular season
Player statistics
Ragular season
- † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Pacers only.
Transactions
Trades
Free agency
Re-signed
Additions
Subtractions
References
- ^ Rankin, Duane (July 14, 2022). "How did we get here? Pacers extend 4-year, $133M max offer sheet to Ayton; Phoenix Suns on clock". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (July 14, 2022). "Phoenix Suns match Indiana Pacers' 4-year, $133 million offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, agents say". ESPN. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Reports: Suns match Pacers' offer to Deandre Ayton, keep nucleus intact". NBA.com. July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Bennedict Mathurin has passed Chris Duarte for the most three-pointers made as a rookie in franchise history". Twitter.com. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "4 observations: Pacers mathematically eliminated from playoffs as Donovan Mitchell scores 40". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "2022 NBA Draft Order". NBA.com. May 19, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Pacers Select Bennedict Mathurin with Sixth Overall Pick". NBA.com. June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ "MILWAUKEE BUCKS SELECT MARJON BEAUCHAMP IN 2022 NBA DRAFT". NBA.com. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Celtics officially acquire Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers". NBA.com. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Indiana Pacers Acquire Jordan Nwora, George Hill, and Serge Ibaka, and Multiple Second-Round Picks". NBA.com. February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Pacers Sign Jalen Smith". NBA.com. July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
