The Hidden Cost of "Value" in the NBA: When Bargains Become Budget Constraints The Indiana Pacers' decision to sign Kelly Oubre to a two year, $16.
5 million contract appears to be a shrewd move on paper, but it has led to an unexpected consequence: they are now hard capped at the first apron for the entire 2026 27 season.
This development is not unique to the Pacers.