Pacers exec issues stunning apology after NBA draft lottery ‘risk’ backfires
By Christian Arnold••New York Post
The reaction was swift after the Pacers (19-63) were perceived to have tanked their season in order to get a high draft pick, only to see that go by the wayside.
After a miserable season in Indiana, Pacers fans had hoped to get some reprieve in the 2026 NBA Draft, as their team finished with the second-worst record and would surely be picking high. The bask…