Pacers' Struggles Continue, Trade for Zubac

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NBA News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Indiana Pacers sit at 15 wins and 46 losses dead last in the Eastern Conference. They have dropped their last six games straight and hold the second worst record across the entire league. That poor stretch has landed them near the bottom and power rankings from sites like NBA.com and Sports Illustrated. Injuries have hit hard this season. StarGuard Tyree's Halliburden has been out for a while, turning this into a reset year for the team. They are just one and eight without Ford Pascal Ciacom, who is nursing a risk frame. Plus, eight of their next 11 games are on the road, including a tough four game trip starting in Los Angeles. Experts see little hope for wins anytime soon. Analysts point out losses to fellow bottom feeders like Washington and Memphis, and note the Pacers are only one in nine in Western Conference. arenas. One writer called victories rare for the rest of the year with eyes on the draft lottery.

1:01A key move came in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Center Iveka, Zubak. Indiana sent over their first round pick from the summer's draft, but it is top four protected. If it falls in the top four spots, it stays with the Pacers. Looking ahead, keeping a high pick alongside Zubak, a healthy Ciacom, and Halliburden could rebuild them fast. For now, they are embracing the growing pains to climb back up the standings next season. This DNN stories thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.