Pacers Fined for Tanking!? Siakam Reacts + Will Indiana Still Chase Top 4? (Mailbag Pt. 1)

On Episode 1 of the February Mailbag, Alex Golden and Michael Facci answer your questions. 

“Lottery & League Politics”

• Tanking fine — could this cost the 2026 1st or future draft capital? (Iron Charger)
• Will the recent fine deter the Pacers from tanking? (VerRuddison)
• What should they do after the punishment? Get creative? Lean in? (Crystal)
• How creative do we get with lineups now that the NBA is watching? (Josh)
• Bottom-4 record vs protecting pick, lottery odds breakdown (Nick Ogren)

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