Indiana Pacers exec apologizes to fans after losing first-round pick

The Indiana Pacers lost 63 games this season for a chance at a franchise-changing lottery pick . On Sunday, May 10, they lost that chance, too. All Pacers president Kevin Pritchard could do was apologize for taking the risk.

Indiana’s pick landed at No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery , one spot outside the top four protections attached to a midseason trade. The selection now belongs to the Los Angeles Clippers .

Shortly after the results were announced, Pritchard took social media and apologized . “I’m really sorry to all our fans,” Pritchard wrote. “I own taking this risk.

Surprised it came up 5th after this year. I thought we were due some luck. ” WHO GOT NO.