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Indiana Pacers Slide as 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Odds Rise

The Indiana Pacers are making a real argument to be the worst team in the NBA this season. The Pacers could become the first team in the Eastern Conference to reach 50 losses this season if they don't beat the Sacramento Kings tomorrow night.

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Pacers’ TJ McConnell, Jarace Walker injuries get honest take from Rick Carlisle

The Indiana Pacers have all the incentive in the world to lose every game they could from now until the end of the 2025-26 season, as if their 2026 first-round pick ends up within selections five to nine, they’ll be forking that over to the Los Angeles Clippers courtesy of the Ivica Zubac trade.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 8

What Makes AJ Dybantsa the Right Fit for Indiana

The 6-foot-9 wing is enjoying an outstanding freshman season at BYU and is widely projected to be a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. In fact, several draft outlets now view AJ Dybantsa as the favorite to be selected first overall.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 7

NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking. Carlisle had criticized the league after Indiana was fined $100,000 last month for how it managed player availability, with the NBA suggesting the Pacers and Jazz were prioritizing draft position over winning.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Rick Carlisle Names Luka Doncic Greatest Player He's Ever Coached

Rick Carlisle has been around greatness long enough to know what it looks like. He spent 13 seasons coaching Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, winning the 2011 NBA championship alongside a Hall of Famer who ranks seventh on the all-time scoring list.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 7

Luka Dončić Scores 44 as Lakers Defeat Pacers Without LeBron

The Indiana Pacers extended their losing streak to eight games Friday night, falling 128–117 to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was another difficult defensive performance for Indiana, which struggled to contain Luka Dončić throughout the night.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 7

Caleb Wilson Injury Could Impact NBA Draft Outlook, Pacers

An unfortunate injury setback occurred Friday for North Carolina freshman standout Caleb Wilson. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Wilson — a projected

Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Pacers’ Ivica Zubac overcome with emotion amid LA return vs. Clippers

The Indiana Pacers traveled to the Intuit Dome on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, but the biggest story wasn’t just the final score.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Addresses Ivica Zubac's Potential Debut

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac has yet to play his first game with his new team. The Pacers traded for Zubac at the deadline from the Los Angeles Clippers, together with Kobe Brown.

Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Is Ivica Zubac making Pacers debut vs. Clippers after trade?

Questions surrounding Ivica Zubac’s debut with the Indiana Pacers will remain unanswered for at least another game. Indiana listed Zubac as out with a left ankle sprain on its injury report Wednesday morning ahead of the team’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Pacers Notes: Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, Jalen Slawson

The Pacers got a lift Thursday when Obi Toppin returned from foot surgery and made his season debut. Toppin, who had been sidelined since October with a fractured fifth metatarsal, received a standing ovation when introduced as a starter.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jalen Slawson News / Hoops Wire / February 28

Pacers sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract

The Pacers have officially signed forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Slawson will be eligible to be active for 13 of Indiana’s final 22 regular-season games.

Jalen Slawson News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Pacers, Jalen Slawson Agree To Two-Way Contract

The Pacers plan to sign free agent forward Jalen Slawson to the two-way contract spot previously held by Quenton Jackson, a league source tells Tony Forbes of Forbes and Circle City Spin (Twitter link).

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Quenton Jackson News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Pacers Promoting Quenton Jackson To Three-Year Standard Deal

The Pacers are giving Quenton Jackson a promotion, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the two-way guard will be converted to a three-year standard contract.