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Bryan Kalbrosky

Projected starters for the Pacers after a big trade united Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton

The Indiana Pacers made a swing for the fences and acquired two-time All-Star forward Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors.

Although it is still unclear if Siakam will sign a contract extension with the Pacers or if he will test free agency this offseason, Indiana will instantly become one of the most interesting teams in the Eastern Conference once Tyrese Haliburton can return from his injury.

When this team is fully healthy, they have a fascinating starting lineup that could potentially make a run much like they did during the NBA’s In-Season Tournament.

Here is what they will likely have on the court when their ideal starting five is ready to play together:

POINT GUARD: Tyrese Haliburton

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BACKUP: T.J. McConnell

SHOOTING GUARD: Buddy Hield

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BACKUP: Andrew Nembhard

SMALL FORWARD: Aaron Nesmith

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BACKUP: Bennedict Mathurin

POWER FORWARD: Pascal Siakam

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BACKUP: Obi Toppin, Jalen Smith

CENTER: Myles Turner

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BACKUP: Isaiah Jackson

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