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On YouTubeJames Wiseman 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
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.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton responds to Pascal Siakam’s post-All-Star message
Even with the Indiana Pacers languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference not even a year after making it to the NBA Finals, Pascal Siakam got so much love from coaches around the NBA that he still received a nod to the All-Star Game.
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?
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 14
The First Pick in Draft May Not be Set in Stone for the Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have a high probability of landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Since we are at the All-Star break, let’s explore that possibility.
Indiana Pacers News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Dishes on ‘Basketball Without Borders,’ All-Star Nod and Tyrese Haliburton Injury (Exclusive)
Whenever he gazed at the campers eager to showcase their game, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam saw his own reflection. Two days before he will play in his fourth NBA All-Star game, Siakam attended the 10th annual Basketball Without Borders All-Star camp (BWB) that the NBA and FIBA hosted at the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo, Calif.
Why Kendrick Perkins wants Adam Silver to slam a $5m fine on Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers
Kendrick Perkins has escalated the tanking debate, arguing the NBA’s recent fines against the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers do not go nearly far enough.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 13
The Evolution Of Jarace Walker: How a Trip Home And A Hard Foul Changed the Narrative
In the NBA, the line between “bust” and “breakout” is often thinner than the patience of a fan base on a losing streak. We see it every year: a young lottery pick gets thrown into the fire, struggles to interpret the speed of the pro game, and suddenly looks like a deer in headlights rather than a franchise cornerstone.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13
Where Jarace Walker Goes from Here for Pacers
On Thursday evening, Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joined my podcast, Setting The Pace, to discuss several topics surrounding the team, including the development of Jarace Walker.
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.
Ivica Zubac News / Total Pro Sports / February 12
Indiana Pacers’ Lottery Odds Shift Drastically After Winning Streak Raises Stakes in Ivica Zubac Pick Scenario
The Indiana Pacers dazzled fans with an impressive run in the 2024-25 NBA season, but the 2025-26 season has taken a downturn. With star player Tyrese Haliburton sidelined due to an ACL tear, the team faced significant challenges.
Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 12
Pacers 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after last-minute Ivica Zubac stunner
The Indiana Pacers have known for so long that the 2025-26 season is a wash, and that they’re only biding time in preparation for their expected return to contention the following season.
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.
Quenton Jackson News / Field Level Media / February 10
Quenton Jackson sparks overtime burst as Pacers outlast Knicks
Quenton Jackson scored seven points in overtime Tuesday night for the visiting Indiana Pacers, who outlasted the New York Knicks 137-134 in a back-and-forth clash between the Eastern Conference rivals.
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.
Ivica Zubac News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Eastern Conference team in blockbuster trade
In 2025-26, Zubac has played in 43 games, averaging 14.4 points with 11 rebounds per game.
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