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On YouTubeIndiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / February 18
Pacers' decision not to play Ivica Zubac raises draft pick questions
Coming out of the All-Star break, the team is 15-40 and 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 18
Pacers President Engages on Tanking Issues
A league-wide conversation about tanking found its way to Indiana this week. Former Dallas Mavericks owner and Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban spent much of his day on X arguing that the NBA should embrace tanking rather than attempt to eliminate it.
Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 18
'Tyrese is Gonna Love Him' – Indiana Pacers’ Newest Acquisition Draws Praise From LeBron James and Steve Nash
The Indiana Pacers retooled their frontcourt by acquiring Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and several draft picks during the trade deadline earlier this month.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17
LeBron James, Steve Nash Praise Pacers’ Trade
LeBron James and Steve Nash recently weighed in on the Indiana Pacers’ decision to acquire Ivica Zubac, and both former MVPs made it clear they believe Indiana made the right move.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17
Pacers president asks fans if they would embrace tanking
The question of tanking is on the minds of a lot of NBA fans and executives lately, and the Indiana Pacers appear to be no different. Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban authored a lengthy X post on Tuesday urging the NBA to “embrace” tanking.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17
Indiana Pacers Record Projection Revealed For Second Half
The Indiana Pacers sit 15-40 through 55 games after the All-Star break. Things have not gone according to plan for the Pacers this season, and they are limping to the finish, hoping to be among the teams that could acquire the number one pick in this year's draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts
The NBA delivered big fines to two teams for sitting players and affecting the integrity of games. Another concern may be the integrity of NBA bets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering "every possible remedy" for tanking at his All-Star Saturday news conference.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17
Three Priorities for the Pacers After the All-Star Break
The Indiana Pacers have 27 games remaining after the All-Star break. While a postseason push is unlikely, the final stretch of the season still carries significant value.
Pascal Siakam News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
Pascal Siakam Leads Charge for Africa’s Next Generation Players
There are currently over 100 international players in the NBA. Despite being the world’s second-largest continent, Africa has only directly produced a dozen and a half of those players.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / February 17
Wiseman Among NBA Vets Representing U.S. In World Cup Qualifiers
USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off later this month. The
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17
What NBA Draft Lottery History Says About the Pacers’ Best Tanking Position
With “tanking buzz” dominating NBA conversations right now, it feels like the perfect time to revisit the history of the NBA Draft Lottery and determine where the most favorable landing spots actually are.
Pascal Siakam News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 16
Inside Pascal Siakam’s Evolution Into the Pacers’ Locker Room Leader
“When he talks, the entire locker room is listening.” That’s how Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan describes the presence of Pascal Siakam inside Indiana’s locker room.
Cameron Payne News / Hoops Wire / February 16
Sixers to sign Cameron Payne after buyout with Serbian club
Cameron Payne is headed back to 76ers, with perhaps a little paperwork still in the way. League sources tell The Stein Line’s Marc Stein that Payne will leave Partizan and join the Sixers for the rest of the season.
Cameron Payne News / Hoops Rumors / February 16
Cameron Payne To Sign With Sixers
Cameron Payne will leave his European team and join the Sixers for the rest of the season, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16
Cameron Payne returning to NBA to help 76ers during playoff push
Payne now becomes a low-risk, high-reward option for a 76ers team trying to tread water as Paul George serves the rest of his suspension.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 16
The Pacers Lottery Pick May Disappear with Adam Silver's Idea
The NBA really wants parity like the NFL. They want a product that allows franchises in both small and large markets to compete. They also want the same 24/7, 365-days-a-year news cycle that fuels the NFL.
Pascal Siakam News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 15
Pascal Siakam Responds to Pacers Fining
In September, National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver addressed concerns about fans struggling to access games on television by saying, “This is very much a highlights-based sport, so Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube — another example that is advertising based that consumers can consume.” The backlash was swift.
Pascal Siakam News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Pascal Siakam Fires Back at Tanking Narrative Surrounding the Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz are in some serious trouble at the moment. Critics have accused the Pacers of tanking because of some questionable roster rotations.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam claps back at tanking claims: ‘I play almost every game’
Pascal Siakam shut down any notion of the Indiana Pacers tanking throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. Tanking has become a hot topic going into the All-Star break, especially after the league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for intentionally taking out starters in the fourth quarter.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
NBA commissioner Adam Silver thinks 'tanking' is worse than ever, teams could get severe punishment
Not only does the NBA have a tanking problem this season, league commissioner Adam Silver thinks it might be worse than it's been in recent memory.
Chad Buchanan News / Hoops Wire / February 13
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: We want to be in position to contend for title again next year
The Pacers are not pretending. Asked what the roster still needs now that Indiana has a new starting center, general manager Chad Buchanan gave an honest answer to respected Pacers insider Tony East of Forbes.
Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / February 13
Pacers GM Reveals Which Player They’re Most Likely To Promote
Though their record (15-40) may not prove it, the Tyrese Haliburton-less Indiana Pacers have been a scrappy and competitive squad. Pascal Siakam is arguably playing even better than he did last season, when he was named an All-Star.
Kam Jones News / Field Level Media / February 11
Kam Jones' late 3-pointer propels Pacers past Nets
Rookie Kam Jones hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds left as the Indiana Pacers stormed back from an 18-point deficit and earned a 115-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night in New York.
Johnny Furphy News / Field Level Media / February 9
Reports: Pacers F Johnny Furphy out for season with torn ACL
Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, multiple outlets reported Monday. Furphy injured his right knee on an awkward landing following a dunk in the third quarter of Sunday's 122-104 loss to the host Toronto Raptors.
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