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Milestone Achieved: Rick Carlisle Solidifies Legend Status with 1,000th Career Victory, Discusses NBA Legacy, Pat Riley

On January 8, 2026, Rick Carlisle finally crossed a threshold that few in the history of professional basketball have ever touched. In a 114–112 victory, Carlisle became just the 11th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 career regular-season wins.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 9

NBA roundup: Pacers snap 13-game losing streak with win over Hornets

Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 30 points in the first half and hit the winning shot as the Indiana Pacers snapped a 13-game losing streak and gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career coaching victory in a 114-112 triumph against the host Charlotte Hornets Thursday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 8

Pacers Cling to Slim Lead at Halftime in Charlotte 114-112

The Indiana Pacers, a team currently drowning in a thirteen-game losing streak, walked into the Spectrum Center on Thursday night looking for anything resembling a lifeline.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / January 8

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle reaches major milestone, joins elite company

After a magical run all the way to Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers are enduring a miserable encore season. However, there was a reason for

Mike Brown’s one lineup adjustment might have saved Knicks’ season

Video shows moment Kawhi Leonard hurt his ankle stepping on a fan

LeBron James' most impressive streak will likely end this season

Rich Paul takes another shot at Lakers with Luka Doncic take

Warriors' Draymond Green gets a reality check from Steve Kerr

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 8

Indiana Pacers-Charlotte Hornets: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

The Indiana Pacers are an underdog again, marking the 12th time on this 13-game run of losses they’re embarked on that they’re expected to lose by oddsmakers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Why Pacers should push Pelicans for Zion Williamson, Pascal Siakam swap

The line between NBA dynasty and draft-bust disaster is often drawn in the fragile ink of health reports and levels of realized potential. No two franchises have had to learn those hard lessons more than the Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers and Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans.

Paolo Banchero News / Yardbarker / January 8

Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beater

Magic's Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beating three in OT

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets put on a show Wednesday night, so it was only fitting that the game went to overtime and came down to the final play.

Thunder beat Jazz in OT behind Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's big night

Short-handed Pistons win third straight behind Isaiah Stewart's career night

Immanuel Quickley's game-winner helps Raptors overcome poor shooting performance

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

Tony Bradley News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Pacers Plan To Re-Sign Tony Bradley To 10-Day Contract

After waiving Tony Bradley on Monday before his contract became guaranteed for the rest of the season, the Pacers plan to bring him back on a 10-day deal, a league source tells Tony East of Forbes.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 7

Indiana Pacers linked to several starting centers in trades

A surprise to no one. The Indiana Pacers are in dire need for a long term solution to their starting center position. Walker Kessler is out for the entirety of the season after having surgery on his torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / January 6

One season after run to NBA Finals, Pacers reach a new low

The Indiana Pacers keep finding new ways to lose, and Tuesday’s 120-116 home defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers made franchise history for all the wrong reasons.

Nuggets player had amazing LinkedIn post about beating 76ers

Victor Wembanyama stunningly shows off his karate skills during game

Timberwolves' strong second half keeps Heat at bay for win

Luka Doncic, LeBron James score 30 each as Lakers top Pelicans

Grizzlies come from behind to edge Spurs 106-105

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Pacers make wrong kind of franchise history with 13th straight loss

It was indeed unlucky number 13 for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday as they suffered their 13th straight defeat after bowing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-116, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Cavaliers rally to hand Pacers franchise-record 13th straight loss

Darius Garland posted 29 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 120-116 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, sending the Pacers to their franchise-record 13th consecutive loss.

Nuggets player had amazing LinkedIn post about beating 76ers

Victor Wembanyama stunningly shows off his karate skills during game

Timberwolves' strong second half keeps Heat at bay for win

Luka Doncic, LeBron James score 30 each as Lakers top Pelicans

Grizzlies come from behind to edge Spurs 106-105