The Pacers own picks No. 23 in the first round and No. 54 in the second round. But with one of NBA's deepest rosters, they don't have a lot of needs.

Baylor product VJ Edgecombe, who made an impression at the 2024 Olympics, edges out Harper’s Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey on points at No. 3, and the decision seems to hinge on that pair — either Edgecombe or Bailey claims 8 of 10 No. 3 slots and all 10 at No. 4.

It's been a busy week for NBA front offices as last week's lottery finally determined the order of picks in next month's draft, and simultaneously fueled speculation about potential trades, beginning as early as the second pick.