2023–24 Indiana Pacers season
The 2023–24 Indiana Pacers season is the 57th season of the franchise and the 47th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rick Carlisle returned for his 7th season as head coach while the franchise hired former Pacers Jim Boylen and Shayne Whittington as assistants.
| 2023–24 Indiana Pacers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rick Carlisle |
| General manager | Chad Buchanan |
| President | Kevin Pritchard |
| Owner(s) | Herbert Simon |
| Arena | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Bally Sports Indiana |
| Radio | 1070 The Fan |
During the 2023 NBA draft, the franchise most notably acquired Jarace Walker with the 8th overall selection. On July 1, 2023, Tyrese Haliburton agreed to a max contract extension with the Pacers worth up to $260 million over five years. During the offseason, the team acquired the services of Obi Toppin and Bruce Brown. On January 17, 2024, the Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr., and three first–round draft picks. On February 8, 2024, after failing to reach a contract extension, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three–team deal involving the San Antonio Spurs, in which the Pacers re–acquired Doug McDermott and draft compensation.
On November 4, 2023, Haliburton tied a career–high 43 points and added 12 assists, becoming the first player in Pacers franchise history to record at least 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game. On November 6, 2023, head coach Rick Carlisle earned his 900th career win, in a 152–111 win over rookie Victor Wembanyama, Gregg Popovich, and the San Antonio Spurs.
After defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the season finale, the Pacers clinched a berth in the 2024 NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. Ending the season 47–35, tiebreakers positioned the Orlando Magic 5th, Indiana 6th, and the Philadelphia 76ers 7th. The Pacers faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.