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It started with a blowout game no one was watching onn Thursday when the Indiana Pacers escaped with a convincing 123–94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

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Fans react with jokes to Tyrese Haliburton’s weight gain during recovery

The Indiana Pacers endured a difficult season, finishing with just 19 wins from 82 games amid important injuries and roster changes, including Myles Turner’s departure.

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / April 13

Shaquille O’Neal Offers To Buy A Ring And Attend Wedding For Pacers Couple If A Proposal Happens On Live TV

The NBA’s latest viral moment took an unexpected turn after Shaquille O’Neal offered to buy an engagement ring for a couple that gained internet fame during a recent Indiana Pacers game.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / 5 GOATs / April 13

Shaquille O’Neal puts viral Pacers couple on the spot with awkward proposal offer

Shaquille O’Neal may just be a fan of love. Or maybe the NBA legend was hoping to create another viral moment for the Indiana Pacers fan couple whose intense conversation during Thursday night’s Pacers-Nets game already went viral this weekend.

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Pacers welcome franchise legend in locker room before season finale

The Indiana Pacers failed to close out their campaign on a positive note after losing to the Detroit Pistons, 133-121, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

In their final game of the regular season, the Detroit Pistons made their 2025-26 campaign historic no matter what happens in the playoffs.

Pistons reach 60-win plateau by racing past Pacers

The 'Triple-Double & 5 steal NBA games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / April 12

Pacers are locked into the second-best draft odds in the league

The Indiana Pacers lose again tonight, 109–122 to the Detroit Pistons. This drops their record on the season to 19–63. This is the franchise’s worst season on record.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / April 12

Tyrese Haliburton Tells Pacers Fans Not to Expect June Absences Again

Before the season finale, Tyrese Haliburton addressed Pacers fans during Fan Appreciation Night. Dressed in a retro Pacers jacket, Haliburton walked to center court and delivered a message that resonated throughout Gainbridge Fieldhouse: “Thank you guys for a great year.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / April 12

The Indiana Pacers Offseason Big Board: FAs, Trades and More

The Indiana Pacers' season has come to an end, and all eyes shift focus to the upcoming offseason. This offseason can go one of two ways, and it all depends on where their pick falls in the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10

Tiered lottery proposal could solve NBA's tanking problem

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has proposed changes to the league's draft lottery to discourage teams from losing on purpose. Now there's a new wrinkle that could dramatically change the incentives for losing.

NBA investigating Kings for bizarre play vs. Warriors in wake of Draymond Green complaints

Anthony Davis breaks silence on disappointment following Wizards trade

NBA fines Orlando Magic $25,000 after Pistons game

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Jarace Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 10

Pacers’ Jarace Walker ‘coming into his own’ in key growth area during third season

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker was one of several players to receive an expanded role as the team battled injuries this season. The former lottery pick’s production has inspired hope that he can maintain a prominent role when the team pivots back to contention in 2026-27.

Obi Toppin News / Field Level Media / April 9

Obi Toppin's big game guides Pacers past Nets in also-ran matchup

Reserve Obi Toppin collected a season-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers seized control in the first quarter and rolled to an 123-94 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in New York.

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Final Injury Report for Pacers-Nets: Will Pascal Siakam, Nic Claxton Play?

The Indiana Pacers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. Indiana enters Thursday’s game with an 18-61 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday night.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield says his time with the Indiana Pacers took a frustrating turn during a late-season tanking stretch that he believes negatively impacted his earning potential, highlighting broader concerns around the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 5

Cavs overcome slow start to beat Pacers, move to brink of top-four seed

Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points and James Harden had 28 points and seven assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a slow start in a 117-108 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / April 5

Pacers have eyes on lottery, return to contention in 2026-27

After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Pacers will look to rebound quickly, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Indiana is currently projected to operate over the cap and near the luxury tax, with limited flexibility outside of the taxpayer mid-level exception.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / April 5

Pacers emphasizing process amid difficult season

The Pacers have endured a challenging 2025-26 season after falling just short of a title last year, as David Aldridge of The Athletic details. Indiana sits at 18-59 with five games remaining, having been hit hard by injuries throughout the season.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / April 5

Cavs vs. Pacers: Don’t expect much drama, as both teams eyeing bigger picture

The Cavs are back home, rested, and technically chasing something. The Pacers? Well, they’re chasing ping-pong balls. But here we are — the Cavs host Indiana after two days off, and let’s just say this one doesn’t exactly scream “must-see TV.” Indiana enters at 18-59 and has dropped 19 of its last 22.