The blue and gold begin preseason play soon. The last time the Indiana Pacers played in an NBA arena was 177 days ago in Brooklyn. That will soon change. The Pacers kick off preseason play later this week as their 2022-23 campaign begins. The blue and gold are embarking on a long-term project with their roster, and preseason action this year will be the first time that many fans get to see the new-look group in action. Rookies Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, and Kendall Brown will all make their debuts over the course of the preseason. Face of the franchise…