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On YouTubeIndiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 20
Rick Carlisle Welcomes Adam Silver's Tanking Crackdown
The NBA is preparing to take its most aggressive step yet in the fight against tanking, and changes could be implemented as soon as 2027. Following this week’s general managers meeting, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Commissioner Adam Silver informed all 30 teams that the league intends to introduce new anti-tanking measures next season.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Pacers’ Jarace Walker gets glowing assessment from Rick Carlisle
The Indiana Pacers came out of the 2026 NBA All-Star break and immediately suffered a loss on Thursday night at the hands of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 19
Pacers Win By Losing, Dropping Lottery Showdown to Wizards
It was Part I of “Tank-a-Palooza” in Washington, D.C., as the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards squared off in a matchup that carried more lottery implications than playoff stakes.
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?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19
NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work
The NBA is about to get serious regarding its tanking problem, and it could have some big rule changes in place as soon as next season.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls tanking teams 'losers' in lengthy rant
With the 2025-26 NBA season coming closer to an end, some teams are benching players as they begin to tank for a better draft pick.
Pascal Siakam News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Why Pacers’ Pascal Siakam is missing first game after All-Star break
On Thursday evening, the Indiana Pacers will hit the road to take on the Washington Wizards in the first game after the All-Star break for both teams. Pascal Siakam will unfortunately miss this game for the Pacers due to personal reasons.
Rick Carlisle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Rick Carlisle’s statement on $100K tanking fine after initial ‘no comment’
Tanking in the NBA has been a fervent conversation this season, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has had to navigate that conversation carefully. Just eight
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 19
Indiana Pacers-Washington Wizards Final Injury Report, Betting Odds, Lineups & More
Game date, time and location: Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:00 p.m. EST, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Monumental Sports
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 19
League-Wide Shutdowns Could Hurt the Pacers Chances at Top 4 Pick
Oh, let the tanking games begin! The dog days of tanking are officially upon us, and teams are getting “crafty” with roughly one-third of the season still left to play.
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 18
LeBron James Lavishes High Praise on Tyrese Haliburton
“Definitely one of my favorite teammates.” That’s what LeBron James said about Tyrese Haliburton when reflecting on their time together with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash.
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 / Field Level Media / February 18
Pacers resume tumultuous season against growing Wizards
Nothing has gone according to plan for the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers this season, but coach Rick Carlisle is still appreciating every minute. The Pacers return to the court Thursday to play the first of back-to-back matchups against the host Washington Wizards.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 18
The Pacer Most on the Spot After All-Star Break
From the moment Jarace Walker was selected in the lottery, the Indiana Pacers believed his skill set aligned with their long-term vision. His size, passing feel and defensive versatility projected seamlessly into Indiana’s up-tempo system.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / February 18
Pacers' decision not to play Ivica Zubac raises draft pick questions
Coming out of the All-Star break, the team is 15-40 and 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 18
Pacers President Engages on Tanking Issues
A league-wide conversation about tanking found its way to Indiana this week. Former Dallas Mavericks owner and Indiana University alumnus Mark Cuban spent much of his day on X arguing that the NBA should embrace tanking rather than attempt to eliminate it.
Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 18
'Tyrese is Gonna Love Him' – Indiana Pacers’ Newest Acquisition Draws Praise From LeBron James and Steve Nash
The Indiana Pacers retooled their frontcourt by acquiring Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and several draft picks during the trade deadline earlier this month.
NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17
LeBron James, Steve Nash Praise Pacers’ Trade
LeBron James and Steve Nash recently weighed in on the Indiana Pacers’ decision to acquire Ivica Zubac, and both former MVPs made it clear they believe Indiana made the right move.
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17
Pacers president asks fans if they would embrace tanking
The question of tanking is on the minds of a lot of NBA fans and executives lately, and the Indiana Pacers appear to be no different. Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban authored a lengthy X post on Tuesday urging the NBA to “embrace” tanking.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts
The NBA delivered big fines to two teams for sitting players and affecting the integrity of games. Another concern may be the integrity of NBA bets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering "every possible remedy" for tanking at his All-Star Saturday news conference.
Pascal Siakam News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
Pascal Siakam Leads Charge for Africa’s Next Generation Players
There are currently over 100 international players in the NBA. Despite being the world’s second-largest continent, Africa has only directly produced a dozen and a half of those players.
Indiana Pacers 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
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.
Indiana Pacers 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 / 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.
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.
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