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Pacers could make trade to acquire additional first round pick

The Indiana Pacers currently sit $5.6 million below the luxury tax. While Indiana remains over the salary cap, staying under the tax line provides meaningful financial flexibility—particularly the ability to absorb additional salary in minor-to-moderate trades while acquiring assets in return.

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Jazz, Pacers remain focused with trade deadline looming

The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers are far removed from playoff contention, but both teams could figure prominently in this week's trade deadline discussions.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 3

Indiana Pacers-Utah Jazz Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, KJZZ-TV (Utah) Radio: 93.5 FM/107.5 FM (Indiana), 790 AM, 97.5 FM The KSL Sports Zone (Utah) VITALS: The Indiana Pacers (13-37) and Utah Jazz (15-35) meet for the second of two regular season matchups.

Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 3

'I Could Go Two Ways About It' – Indiana Pacers Guard Gets Absolutely Honest on Being Named as a Potential Trade Candidate

Bennedict Mathurin has been frequently mentioned as a potential trade candidate ahead of the February deadline after he and the Indiana Pacers weren’t able to agree to a contract extension last summer.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Rick Carlisle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Rick Carlisle pinpoints what doomed Pacers vs. Rockets

The 2025-26 Indiana Pacers may be having a nightmare season, but they have been playing noticeably better basketball as of late even if it hasn’t been resulting in many wins.

Pascal Siakam News / Athlon Sports / February 2

Former NBA Champion Complains About Pascal Siakam's All-Star Selection

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam made it to the 2026 All-Star team. The NBA announced the news on Sunday, with Siakam joining Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Duren as the reserves from the Eastern Conference.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 2

Indiana Pacers NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets, and Updates

If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all things related to Indiana Pacers trade rumors, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest news, reporting, and intel surrounding the Pacers as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches on Thursday, Feb.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 2

With Giannis trade looming, former Pacers center could be on the move

“Go where you’re celebrated.” That was the message Myles Turner delivered in July after signing a four-year, $108 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pascal Siakam News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 2

All-Star Pascal Siakam Pushing Pacers Out of Cellar

The Indiana Pacers have a bit of a pep in their step after recent success in their last four games. Back-to-back wins against the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks at home has pushed the Pacers up one spot in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 2

Indiana Pacers-Houston Rockets Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

Game date, time and location: Monday, Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Space City

Pascal Siakam News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 1

Pascal Siakam named 2026 NBA All-Star Reserve

Deserved. That word best captures the reaction to Pascal Siakam being named an NBA All-Star reserve by the Eastern Conference’s 15 head coaches. The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP has been the engine of the Indiana Pacers throughout the 2025–26 season, averaging 23.8 points per game while posting a career-high 28.9 percent usage rate.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 1

Pacers' rare winning spree to be tested by Rockets

The Indiana Pacers continue a four-game homestand on Monday looking to extend a rare winning streak to three games with the Houston Rockets visiting Indianapolis.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 31

Indiana Pacers Hold Off Atlanta Hawks In Eastern Conference Showdown

In a game that felt more like an All-Star weekend exhibition than a gritty regular-season contest, the Pacers managed to outlast the Hawks 129-124. It wasn’t pretty in the traditional sense, unless you love seeing the scoreboard light up like a pinball machine, but for an Indiana squad fighting for respectability, a win is a win.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Pacers continue upswing with victory over Hawks

Andrew Nembhard had 26 points and 10 assists, Pascal Siakam added 25 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-124 on Saturday in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard connects with Jay Huff for epic lob vs. Hawks

Andrew Nembhard enjoyed a solid connection with Jay Huff during the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Nembhard is halfway through the fourth season of his career, going up the ranks to become one of the Pacers’ most important players.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sneakers on SI / January 30

Tyrese Haliburton's PUMA Hali 1 'Smoke' Is Out Now

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton debuted his first signature PUMA basketball shoe in an epic Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton has not been able to play this season, but his debut hoop shoe cannot be stopped.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 29

NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers

The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Tyrese Haliburton has gained 30 pounds since his injury

Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury has led to some other changes in his body. Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in June.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / January 27

With eyes on next season, Pacers should act now to find man in middle

The Pacers are staring at a lost season. The question is whether they let it stay lost. Bobby Marks of ESPN drew a parallel to Toronto’s move for Brandon Ingram last year, when the Raptors dealt for him at 18-34, not for a late push, but to stabilize the roster long term.

Andrew Nembhard News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

Can Andrew Nembhard actually save the Pacers? What Indiana must do before the trade deadline

The Indiana Pacers sit at 11-35, dead last in the NBA. But buried in that ugly record are two performances that should have the front office paying attention before the trade deadline passes.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Tyrese Haliburton addresses his noticeable absence from Pacers’ road game in OKC

Tyrese Haliburton was open and honest about his decision to skip out on attending the Indiana Pacers’ road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers point guard was not on the sidelines for the team’s Friday clash against the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Mac McClung makes a big decision on the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest

Mac McClung will be not be going for the four-peat. The Windy City Bulls guard McClung confirmed a report on Saturday that he won’t be competing in this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23