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The Indiana Pacers are back in action as they take on the Sacramento Kings at Cambridge Fieldhouse. To learn more about the Pacers' next opponent, we spoke with Sacramento Kings On SI contributor Logan Struck.

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Pacers' Pascal Siakam flirting with another career milestone

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam is doing his best amidst a challenging season for the team. Just months after making it to the NBA Finals, the Pacers are a shell of themselves with no Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner to bail them out.

Myles Turner News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 7

Did the Pacers dodge a bullet not signing Turner?

The Indiana Pacers let Myles Turner walk this past offseason and although the season is off to a terrible start, it appears they may have made the right decision.

Jay Huff News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 7

The NBA’s most unexpected block leader is hiding in Indiana

Jay Huff was never supposed to be the story in Indiana. The Pacers entered the season off their crushing NBA Finals loss. Missing Tyrese Haliburton, and needing Pascal Siakam to hold down the court, but the start to the season has been a disaster.

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Jarace Walker News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 6

Former first-round Pacers pick falling out of favor again?

It appeared that the Pacers forward project was starting to break through. On Nov. 24 against Detroit, former No. 8 overall pick Jarace Walker made eight of his 10 shots, and earned a spot in the starting lineup for three of the four games thereafter.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Pascal Siakam News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 6

Siakam the standout as Pacers get first road win

The Indiana Pacers' struggles this season haven't been on Pascal Siakam. Not at home, and not on the road, where they went winless until Friday night in Chicago.

Pascal Siakam News / Field Level Media / December 5

Pascal Siakam's 36-10 double-double powers Pacers past Bulls

Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 10 rebounds and Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points to lift the visiting Indiana Pacers to a 120-105 victory against the scuffling Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

T.J. McConnell News / Hardwood Heroics / December 2

'He Was a Little Sore' – Indiana Pacers Coach Downplays TJ McConnell’s Injury After Defeat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers fans were anxious about why TJ McConnell played only six minutes in the first quarter of Monday’s 135-119 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers and didn’t return.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle addresses TJ McConnell injury concerns after loss to Cavs

The Indiana Pacers have been playing better basketball as of late, and it’s a credit to the fact that the team is at least getting a bit healthier. Among those who’ve returned after a bit of a lengthy absence is backup point guard TJ McConnell, who’s been contributing quite well for this shorthanded Pacers squad.

Rayj Dennis News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Pacers signing Ethan Thompson, waive RayJ Dennis

The Pacers are making a two-way swap on the back end of the roster. Indiana is signing guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract and waiving RayJ Dennis to create the opening, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Jay Huff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Of course Jay Huff rocked a Hufflepuff sweatshirt from his wife after big game vs. Bulls

Jay Huff referenced his surname — and love for Harry Potter — during a recent press conference. Huff was seen wearing a Hufflepuff sweatshirt following the Indiana Pacers’ winning 101-103 against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 29

Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report (Nov. 29): Are Coby White, Andrew Nembhard Playing Tonight?

The Indiana Pacers will continue their four-game home stand against the Chicago Bulls. Despite a poor start this season, the franchise enters tonight’s back-to-back coming off a fresh win against the Washington Wizards last night and will hope to build on that.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sneakers on SI / November 29

Tyrese Haliburton's PUMA Shoes Are Already Discounted Online

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton's first signature PUMA basketball shoe has had a rollercoaster debut. Haliburton debuted the PUMA Hali 1 with an epic buzzer-beater in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, only to tear his Achilles tendon in Game 7.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

Tyrese Haliburton trolls Wizards during their game

Tyrese Haliburton is still playing the role of the villain, even while injured. The Indiana Pacers faced off on Friday against the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Indiana Pacers Fall To Toronto Raptors On Last Second Shot

You wanted the game-winner between the Pacers and Raptors? You got the game-winner. Brandon Ingram, with the ice in his veins, decided this basketball game was his to take, and Pascal Siakam was just the poor soul standing in his way.

Tyrese Haliburton News / The SportsRush / November 25

How Tyrese Haliburton’s Father John Dealt With Being Banned From Pacers’ Playoffs Games

Last postseason, the Indiana Pacers went on one of the most magical runs the NBA has ever seen. Much of that was led by Tyrese Haliburton, who came up with clutch shot after clutch shot as the Pacers went through the Bucks, Cavs, and Knicks, and then took the Thunder to Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 20

Pacers add Garrison Mathews, keep Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

The Pacers are shuffling the back end of the roster again, and this time it means adding a shooter and keeping a glue guy. Indiana is planning to sign free agent wing Garrison Mathews to a 10-day deal via a hardship exception, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Garrison Mathews News / Hoops Rumors / November 20

Pacers to sign Garrison Mathews to 10-day contract

The Pacers are planning to sign free agent wing Garrison Mathews to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 20

Pacers plan to retain Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, waive Monte Morris

The Pacers intend to re-sign forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a non-guaranteed contract as his second 10-day deal concludes, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the team will waive point guard Monte Morris in order to create room on its 15-man roster.