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NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 23
Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More
The Pacers are 0-5 in their quest to get head coach Rick Carlisle’s his 1,000th regular-season win as a head coach, returning home on the heels of squandering a 20-point second-half lead in Boston.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 23
3 things that should be on the Indiana Pacers' 2025 Christmas wishlist
It's been a difficult season for the Indiana Pacers. To some extent, there was expected to be a sizable drop-off after Tyrese Haliburton's achilles tear.
Cameron Payne News / Hoops Rumors / December 23
Cameron Payne Signs With KK Partizan
Free agent point guard Cameron Payne has signed a rest-of-season contract with KK Partizan, the Serbian team announced today in a press release. A 10-year NBA veteran who was selected with the 14th overall pick of the 2015 draft, Payne has appeared in 477 regular season games for seven teams since debuting a decade ago.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Isaiah Jackson News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23
'It Did Not Appear to Be Accidental' – Indiana Pacers Coach Urges the NBA to Look at 'Dangerous' Play Involving Isaiah Jackson
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said the league should evaluate the play that led to Isaiah Jackson’s concussion during their 103-95 road loss against the Boston Celtics on Monday evening.
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.
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 23
Coaching wins milestone earned in Celtics-Pacers Monday night showdown
For the better part of Monday night’s game, it looked like Rick Carlisle would get win No. 1,000 at TD Garden, victimizing the Celtics franchise he spent most of his playing career with. While that would’ve been a fitting way to get his milestone win after an 0-4 run since capturing win No.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 22
Bickerstaff To Replace Carlisle As NBCA President
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has been president of the National Basketball Coaches Association since 2005, but he’s stepping down at the end of December, writes Ken Powtak of The Associated Press.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 22
No milestone yet for Indiana Pacers coach as they plummet in power rankings
The Indiana Pacers are having a bit of a rough patch and things may not have been this bad before. The team suffered big losses to the rebuilding Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans, making them dead last in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's weekly power rankings.
Kam Jones News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 22
The A.J Dybantsa possibility for the Pacers
The Indiana Pacers recalled Kam Jones, the 6’3”, 202-pound second-round pick out of Marquette, from the G League to the main roster on 12/21/2025. Picked 38th overall, Jones has yet to make an impact this season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Excelling on defense, Celtics face sputtering Pacers
The Indiana Pacers could find points hard to come by when they visit the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Indiana enters that matchup averaging 110.2 points per game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
James Wiseman News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
James Wiseman hopes to seize opportunity in NBA return
James Wiseman admits being devastated when the Pacers decided to waive him in October, and he hopes to make a strong impression as he returns to the team, even if it may be temporary, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
James Wiseman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Pacers reunite with James Wiseman on 10-day contract
It’s been a bit of a rocky journey for James Wiseman lately, as he’s only played in two games since 2024. However, it appears he’ll have a new opportunity after reuniting with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Wire / December 19
NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Bulls
The Cavs didn’t waste much time acting on the idea. Shortly after Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com floated the notion of moving De’Andre Hunter out of the starting lineup, Cleveland did exactly that Wednesday against Chicago.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Jalen Brunson sinks game-winner to complete Knicks' 15-point comeback
There is a reason that New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is considered "Mr. Fourth Quarter." And Brunson showed why on Thursday night.
Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Bennedict Mathurin emerging as key trade piece as Pacers eye front court help
As the NBA trade market begins to take shape, the Indiana Pacers have signaled a willingness to part with a core young scorer as they pursue help in the frontcourt.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 16
NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Heat
Indiana’s front office may be nearing a decision point with Bennedict Mathurin. After failing to reach an extension in October, Mathurin has responded with the best season of his career, averaging 20.1 points per game and delivering consecutive 25-point outings for just the second time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers
Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season Friday night. Thankfully, the team's other, older All-Stars were ready to pick up the slack in a 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Veteran Sharpshooting Wing Impresses Pacers Enough To Earn Contract And What It Means Going Forward
The Indiana Pacers have made yet another roster move. According to Tony East of Forbes, the Pacers will give Garrison Mathews a standard deal after his second 10-day pact expired on Wednesday night.
Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / December 10
Pacers Have Plenty Of Options as They Seek Long-Term Answer for Biggest Need
The Indiana Pacers dealt with significant adversity this summer, and it has carried over into the regular season. While the Pacers’ 2025-26 season isn’t officially over, it is on life support due to a series of injuries they are still dealing with.
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