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Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith Expected To Return Saturday

Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s game in Miami, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link), Nesmith is expected to play tonight.

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Game date, time and location: Saturday, Dec. 27, 8:00 p.m. EST, Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida TV: TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (South Florida), FanDuel Sports Network Indiana Radio: 93.5 FM/107.5 FM The Fan (Indiana), 96.1 FM/1370 AM (Bloomington) 1380 AM (Fort Wayne), 92.5 FM/1340 AM (Muncie), 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft.

James Wiseman News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Pacers release former Warriors draft bust James Wiseman

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The Pacers have released center James Wiseman.

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Garrison Mathews News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Pacers To Sign Micah Potter, Waive Garrison Mathews

Free agent big man Micah Potter will sign a non-guaranteed contract with the Pacers, according to Tony East of Forbes (Twitter link). Garrison Mathews will be waived to create a roster opening, sources tell East.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 26

Indiana Pacers can get Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam a co-star in NBA draft

The Indiana Pacers could have one of the top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, and it would be a good year to have one of the first selections given the fact that this rookie class is exceptional.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Tyrese Haliburton News / EssentiallySports / December 26

What If Tyrese Haliburton Never Got Injured? Biggest NBA What-Ifs Of 2025

Every year, fans are left replaying a handful of moments, wondering how different things might have looked had one play gone the other way. And no one was left asking that question more than the Indiana Pacers in 2025.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 25

Was the Pacers' second round pick naughty or nice?

Happy Holidays to every basketball fan around the world. It’s a magical time of year when we gather with family and friends. We indulge in too much food while consuming endless NBA games.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25

Pacers vow to 'keep fighting' ahead of rematch with Celtics

The Indiana Pacers will try to find their scoring touch and end a six-game losing streak when they meet the Boston Celtics on Friday night in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 25

What's wrong in Indiana? The biggest problems through 30 games

About a half of a year ago, the Indiana Pacers took the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling, seven game series, and then disaster struck; as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton popped his Achillies, ending the Pacers run.

Pascal Siakam News / Hoops Wire / December 25

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam on team’s struggles: ‘It drives me crazy’

The losses are starting to weigh heavily on the Pacers, and the frustration is no longer being kept behind closed doors. After Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans, guard T.J.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Pascal Siakam: Constant Losing “Not Fun To Be Around”

The frustrations of losing are starting to boil over for the Pacers, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. T.J. McConnell questioned the team’s effort following Saturday’s loss to New Orleans, and Pascal Siakam delivered a more intense version of that message after Tuesday’s 17-point defeat against Milwaukee.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Pascal Siakam gets brutally honest on Pacers’ difficult season

The Indiana Pacers’ frustrations continued to mount Tuesday night after a 111–94 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks pushed the team’s losing streak to six games and dropped its record to 6–24.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 24

Unlike Allen Iverson, Reggie Miller Was Late to a Practice Only Once

Reggie Miller was one of the fiercest competitors to ever step on an NBA court but the Indiana Pacers legend didn’t shy away from being a villain. That said, Miller treated the game with utmost respect, especially in his approach to preparation.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Pascal Siakam issues stern wake-up call to ‘sinking’ Pacers

The Indiana Pacers’ downward spiral continues, as they suffered a 111-94 loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday. It was the reigning Eastern Conference champions’ sixth loss in a row and 24th overall in the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / December 24

Pascal Siakam blasts Pacers' culture after falling to 6-24

The veteran forward Pascal Siakam dished out a stinging opinion of his side’s mentality following their 111-94 defeat at the hands of Milwaukee on Tuesday.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle makes demand to NBA over Neemias Queta’s ‘dangerous’ elbow to Isaiah Jackson

The NBA is on fire right now. The Eastern Conference is shaping up to be a much tougher conference than many expected, while the West remains stacked with elite squads.

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.

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

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