Should the Pacers TRADE Their 2026 1st Overall Pick? (December Mailbag Pt. 1)

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci answer the following Mailbag Questions:

1). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307

I look forward to hearing the episode. What do you two think is the best choice: trade our draft pick in 2026 or use the draft pick? I feel like the team is in such an obvious win-now mode that draft and develop isn't the best option. Low-hanging fruit, I know, but I'm curious.
 

2). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307

At what point do we stick with a rotation of players, for development purposes, and disregard the W-L column? I know continuity is been the biggest issue this year. Don't we need to get the younger guys into consistent roles to adequately assess their fit for the team next year?
 

3). Alexandre Mendes @AlexVTMendes

Considering the 26/27 season, what piece is missing from this Pacers roster? Who is a trade asset?

 

4). Ed Helinski @MrEd315

In your estimation, is there any hope for this season or has it already gone kaput?
 

5). Pacer Faithful @jlh0215

Give your percentage likelihood for each:

1. The Pacers make a trade this season
2. Siakam makes an all star or all nba team (he should)
3. Jarace is on the roster next year

Over/under for each:

4. 37: Mathurin's 3p% to end the season

5. 17: Tyrese's ppg in the '26-'27 season
 

6). CF - @CFalcon31 

I still believe this team needs a pure shooter on the roster. Is there a name out there you think would be a good additon? I personally like Corey Kispert.

 

7). jessehobbs6 

Will the pacers make a trade this season?

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