Chad Buchanan

Bottom 5%CVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should Chad Buchanan be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

8 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#22

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#17

Most Active

6 moves

Contract Value

Poor contract value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

The Indiana Pacers have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 6 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Tony Bradley (A) at $0.1M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Quenton Jackson (C-) at $1.1M/yr. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 moves under Chad Buchanan have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 6 graded moves, 6 landed well with the fanbase, 0 drew mixed reactions, and 0 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Quenton Jackson (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Tony Bradley cut (A+), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.