After the Pacers failed to make the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2015, Nate Bjorkgren was fired on June 9, 2021.
During the trade deadline, the Pacers acquired Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield in a deal surrounding Domantas Sabonis.
The team also acquired the services of Jalen Smith.
Standout rookie Chris Duarte was selected to the 2022 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
This season also welcomed back fan–favorite and former Pacer Lance Stephenson for a third stint with the franchise.