Top 5 Free Agent Centers for the Pacers

Top 5 Free Agent Centers for the Pacers

From Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast by Blue Wire

June 12, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 1517

About this episode

The episode discusses the top free agent centers available for the Pacers and evaluates their fit within the team's system.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci wrap up their five-part offseason Free Agency Series by taking a look at the center position. With the Pacers set at starting center with Ivica Zubac, the guys focus on the best available free agent centers who could provide depth, insurance, competition and frontcourt versatility. The discussion includes: The Top 5 centers available in free agency Which players make the most sense for Indiana Potential backup center options Veterans versus younger developmental players Contract expectations and market value Realistic targets versus unlikely additions Alex and Facci evaluate each player's fit within Indiana's system and discuss how the Pacers can continue strengthening the roster around Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the rest of the core. The final installment of the Free Agency Series is here as the guys close out their position-by-position breakdown of the 2026 free agent class and identify the best center fits for the Blue and Gold.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex Golden, Mike Facci

Topics covered

  • free agency
  • NBA centers
  • Pacers roster
  • player evaluation
  • contract expectations
  • offseason strategy

Keywords

  • free agents
  • centers
  • NBA
  • Pacers
  • roster depth
  • player fit
  • contract value

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Organizations: Pacers, Blue and Gold

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