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Rick Carlisle speaks up on what doomed Pacers in loss to Hawks

Rick Carlisle was not happy with how his Indiana Pacers faltered in their 132-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon. Indiana continues to struggle in the 2025-26 campaign, having suffered several injuries to their core.

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Atlanta Hawks offense too hot for Indiana Pacers

While temperatures dipped below freezing outside, the atmosphere inside State Farm Arena was anything but cold. What unfolded on the floor was a game driven by tempo and execution, as both teams leaned into a fast-paced, offense-first approach.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 26

How the Indiana Pacers can fix their biggest hole via trade

Think of the Indiana Pacers’ projected starting five as a fully designed living room — intentional, modern, and built with purpose. The furniture fits.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 26

Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview, Prediction & Odds | January 26, 2026

With the NBA season heating up before February, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Atlanta Hawks in State Farm Arena. The Pacers have been playing poorly

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 26

Historic night for college prospects provides hope for Pacers

January 24th, 2026 will be a day that stands out in college basketball lore, especially when looked back on for the 2026 NBA Draft. 6 different underclassmen NBA draft prospects all hoping to hear their name called in the first round went off with huge performances for their teams.

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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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Pacers just beat the defending champs. The Hawks should be paying attention today

The Atlanta Hawks host the Indiana Pacers today with a three-game win streak against them this season. The Pacers have one of the worst records in the league.

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 / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 26

The under the radar player the Indiana Pacers should target

The NBA trade season is one of the most captivating stretches on the league calendar. Rumors swirl, speculation intensifies, and fans wait anxiously to see which name will finally move—and which front office will ultimately take the decisive swing.

Mac McClung News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Mac McClung Announces Dunk Contest Decision After Winning Last Three Events

All-Star Weekend is just three weeks away. The Three-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest will take center stage Feb. 1 4at Intuit Dome.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Wire / January 25

NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Nets, Cam Thomas, Lakers

Bennedict Mathurin is on the block. Indiana has been fielding calls from multiple teams, including the Clippers, Hawks, Mavericks, Nets, Pelicans, and Timberwolves, sources tell Hoops Wire.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

What OKC’s Loss to Indiana Really Means Going Forward

Oklahoma City’s 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers was a result that few expected. After starting the season 24-1, it seemed as though the Thunder were unbeatable and would cruise past Golden State’s 73-9 record; however, they have shown that they are human.

Tyrese Haliburton 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.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Pacers upset Thunder 117-114 in NBA finals rematch as Nembhard scores 27 and Walker posts career high

The Indiana Pacers upset the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 on Friday night in a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals. It was just Indiana’s third road win of the season.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

NBA roundup: Andrew Nembhard, Pacers top Thunder in Finals rematch

Andrew Nembhard produced 27 points and 11 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-114 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith throws down epic dunk over Thunder’s Chet Holmgren

To say that the 2025-26 season hasn’t gone anywhere according to plan for the Indiana Pacers would be the understatement of the century. It’s tempting to think how differently things would have gone for them this year if they didn’t lose Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Indiana Pacers Knock Off Oklahoma City Thunder In NBA Finals Rematch

In what might be the weirdest, most exhilarating outcome of the 2025-26 season so far, the Pacers won 117-114. It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t expected, but for a fanbase that has suffered through a brutal 11-35 start, it was beautiful.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23

Tyrese Haliburton pulls an unusual move amid Pacers-Thunder rematch

Tyrese Haliburton is apparently not quite ready to return to the site of his devastating injury. The Indiana Pacers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Andrew Nembhard News / Field Level Media / January 23

Andrew Nembhard carries Pacers past Thunder in NBA Finals rematch

Andrew Nembhard had 27 points and 11 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-114 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's frustration with Bucks at 'all-time high'

Giannis puts Bucks teammates on blast

Antetokounmpo curiously leaves game amid drama with Bucks

Warriors mulling Jonathan Kuminga trade for former Golden State All-Star

Tyrese Haliburton pulls an unusual move amid Pacers-Thunder rematch

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi

The Pacers and Pelicans have explored various trade scenarios that would send fourth-year guard Bennedict Mathurin to New Orleans and second-year center Yves Missi to Indiana, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 20

Pacers facing multiple concerns heading into game at Celtics

The Indiana Pacers will hope things take a turn for the better Wednesday when they face the Boston Celtics in the third stop of a five-game road trip. Indiana, which ranks last among NBA teams in field-goal percentage (44.3%), lost to Detroit and Philadelphia in the first two games of the trip.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20

76ers' Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sets new career-high in uncharacteristic way

On the heels of being selected as an All-Star starter, Maxey helped the Philadelphia 76ers get back in the win column on Monday night.

All-Star starter Tyrese Maxey's big night lifts 76ers over Pacers

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Tony Bradley News / Hoops Rumors / January 17

Pacers Will Sign Tony Bradley To Second 10-Day Contract

Tony Bradley‘s 10-day contract with the Pacers expired after Saturday’s game, but coach Rick Carlisle told reporters he’ll be signed to another 10-day deal, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link).