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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 10: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 10, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Getty Images BROOKLYN – With the trade deadline having passed, the Indiana Pacers don’t have a full roster. The team has three two-way contract players, but only 14 guys on standard contracts, just under the maximum of 15. As of this writing, the Pacers total team spending this season is about $730k less than the NBA’s luxury tax threshold for the 2025-26 season. That means the team has enough wiggle room under that spending line to add a 15th player without becoming a taxpaying team. Given the team’s poor record, the luxury tax line should be an upper spending limit for the franchise this league year, but Indiana can now fill its roster without crossing that barrier. More specifically, the team can fill their open roster spot at any point between now and the end of the season with a deal that starts under $730k, either via a minimum-salary deal or by dipping into their Mid-Level Salary Exception. And they should add someone – having a full roster and using every available resource is smart business. “We’ve got to be mindful of the tax as we go through things, but there’s a timing and sequence that gives us the possibility to do something there,” Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan said of the Pacers open spot on the roster. What considerations do the Pacers have for their open roster spot? But there are other considerations for the Pacers, particularly on the calendar, when it comes to making transactions. And those considerations will all come to a head in the next week as the team figures out…

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