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Why Ivica Zubac Changes Everything for the Pacers

After watching 45 minutes of Ivica Zubac in a Pacers uniform, I’m already convinced of something: he might be the most talented center this franchise has had since the ABA days, when Mel Daniels was collecting titles and owning the paint.

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NBA Notes: Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Celtics, Charles Bassey, Pelicans

It took a little while, but Ivica Zubac has finally made his debut with the Pacers. Acquired at the trade deadline, Zubac had been sidelined with a left ankle injury before getting on the court this week, as relayed by Dustin Dopirak of Indianapolis Star.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 14

The Way-Too-Early Pacers Season Predictions

The season may be over for the Indiana Pacers, but there is still a bright light at the end of the tunnel. That light? The return of Tyrese Haliburton.

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 14

Rick Carlisle Explains Pacers’ Player Management Plan

Before the Indiana Pacers’ game against the New York Knicks on Friday night, head coach Rick Carlisle addressed the media to clarify how the team has been managing player minutes and rest days during the final stretch of the season.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 13

Who Do Draft Experts Have Mocked to the Pacers?

The Indiana Pacers are hopeful to retrain their first round draft pick this season, as the top of the 2026 draft class is one of the best the NBA has seen in years. AJ Dybantsa possesses a frame that every GM dreams of.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

New York Knicks-Indiana Pacers Preview: The Eastern Conference Rivalry That Won’t Die

The New York Knicks continue their road trip with a final stop in Indiana tonight at 7:30 p.m. EDT to face off against the Indiana Pacers for a rematch of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton News / EssentiallySports / March 13

9 Months After Exiting Finals in Tears, Tyrese Haliburton Teases Injury Return With Cryptic Message

9 months into rehab, Tyrese Haliburton has managed to start 5v5 workouts in the gym. Although the timeline for his return won’t be as quick as Jayson Tatum’s, the fans can get excited as the Pacers guard has dropped an announcement with a $3.5 billion company.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 12

Devin Booker drops 43 points as surging Suns hand Pacers 11th straight loss

Devin Booker scored 43 points and Jalen Green added 36 as the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to four games.

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild overtime win vs. Wizards

Hawks win eighth straight, down Nets with fourth-quarter run

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA ref's authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Dwight Howard officially announces his retirement from basketball

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention

Pascal Siakam News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Pacers Announce Pascal Siakam Injury Update Before Suns Game

The Indiana Pacers’ season has taken a difficult turn after reaching the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder just months ago. Since losing star guard Tyrese Haliburton to a torn right Achilles tendon, Indiana has struggled to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 12

Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 11

The NBA season is winding down, with weeks left in the season, and bettors could win big with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Indiana Pacers. Indiana has been struggling with injuries, losing five straight, while the Suns are playing their best basketball in the past five games, winning four of five, and are on a winning streak.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Indiana Pacers News / HITC / March 12

Why Tyrese Haliburton suddenly believes in Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game

Tyrese Haliburton has admitted he finally believes Wilt Chamberlain really scored 100 points in a single NBA game after witnessing one of the wildest scoring nights in modern basketball.

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Ivica Zubac Could Make Pacers Debut Tomorrow

Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable for the Pacers‘ game against the Suns on Thursday, says Tony East of Forbes Sports (Twitter link). This would mark Zubac’s season debut with Indiana, who traded for him at the deadline with an eye to shoring up their frontcourt in the 2026/27 season, when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his ruptured Achilles.

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The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

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The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 11

Pacers become first team eliminated from playoff contention

It has been a stunning fall for the Pacers. One year after reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Indiana became the first team officially eliminated from postseason contention this season following Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, as relayed by Tony East of Circle City Spin.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Pacers First NBA Team Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Pacers became the first NBA team formally eliminated from postseason contention after they lost at Sacramento on Tuesday night and Charlotte picked up a victory in Portland, tweets Tony East of Circle City Spin.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

The Sacramento Kings got a huge fourth quarter out of 2024 lottery pick Devin Carter Tuesday. Unfortunately, it happened in a game the Kings might have rather lost.

The 'Most 25-point NBA games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Pacers’ TJ McConnell, Jarace Walker injuries get honest take from Rick Carlisle

The Indiana Pacers have all the incentive in the world to lose every game they could from now until the end of the 2025-26 season, as if their 2026 first-round pick ends up within selections five to nine, they’ll be forking that over to the Los Angeles Clippers courtesy of the Ivica Zubac trade.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 7

NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking. Carlisle had criticized the league after Indiana was fined $100,000 last month for how it managed player availability, with the NBA suggesting the Pacers and Jazz were prioritizing draft position over winning.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26