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Pacers signing Ethan Thompson, waive RayJ Dennis

The Pacers are making a two-way swap on the back end of the roster. Indiana is signing guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract and waiving RayJ Dennis to create the opening, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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Pacers’ Pascal Siakam reacts to game-winner vs. Bulls after just being Brandon Ingram victim

Indiana needed someone to steady a season that has been defined by injuries, close losses, and frustration. On Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pascal Siakam finally delivered the moment the Pacers had been chasing.

Jay Huff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Of course Jay Huff rocked a Hufflepuff sweatshirt from his wife after big game vs. Bulls

Jay Huff referenced his surname — and love for Harry Potter — during a recent press conference. Huff was seen wearing a Hufflepuff sweatshirt following the Indiana Pacers’ winning 101-103 against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.

Pascal Siakam News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Siakam’s Last-Second Shot Lifts Pacers Over Bulls in a Thriller 103-101

It all came down to one second, between the Bulls and Pacers. One tick left on the clock inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the score knotted at 101. The collective breath of 17,006 fans hung in the air, a mixture of hope and dread.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

NBA roundup: Pacers sink Bulls on Pascal Siakam's buzzer shot

Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday night in Indianapolis.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Pascal Siakam News / Field Level Media / November 29

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 29

Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report (Nov. 29): Are Coby White, Andrew Nembhard Playing Tonight?

The Indiana Pacers will continue their four-game home stand against the Chicago Bulls. Despite a poor start this season, the franchise enters tonight’s back-to-back coming off a fresh win against the Washington Wizards last night and will hope to build on that.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sneakers on SI / November 29

Tyrese Haliburton's PUMA Shoes Are Already Discounted Online

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton's first signature PUMA basketball shoe has had a rollercoaster debut. Haliburton debuted the PUMA Hali 1 with an epic buzzer-beater in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, only to tear his Achilles tendon in Game 7.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

Tyrese Haliburton trolls Wizards during their game

Tyrese Haliburton is still playing the role of the villain, even while injured. The Indiana Pacers faced off on Friday against the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 27

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Shares Stunning Achilles Injury Recovery Update

It has been five months since Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton went down in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a devastating injury: an Achilles tendon tear in his right leg.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Indiana Pacers Fall To Toronto Raptors On Last Second Shot

You wanted the game-winner between the Pacers and Raptors? You got the game-winner. Brandon Ingram, with the ice in his veins, decided this basketball game was his to take, and Pascal Siakam was just the poor soul standing in his way.

Rick Carlisle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Rick Carlisle gives Pacers ‘difficult’ reality after tough loss to Raptors

The Indiana Pacers will fly back home with a bitter taste in their mouths after losing to the Toronto Raptors, 97-95, in the NBA Cup at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / The SportsRush / November 25

How Tyrese Haliburton’s Father John Dealt With Being Banned From Pacers’ Playoffs Games

Last postseason, the Indiana Pacers went on one of the most magical runs the NBA has ever seen. Much of that was led by Tyrese Haliburton, who came up with clutch shot after clutch shot as the Pacers went through the Bucks, Cavs, and Knicks, and then took the Thunder to Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Transactions: Monte Morris, Noa Essengue, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

November 23 • Guard Monte Morris cleared waivers and is now a free agent. He last appeared with the Pacers. November 22 • The Sixers recalled big man Johni Broome from the Delaware Blue Coats.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 23

Shea Serrano Gets Honest About First Reaction to Pacers Legend Reggie Miller

Shea Serrano has a new basketball book out right now. Let us say that again. Shea Serrano has a new basketball book out right now. If you're not sprinting to your local bookseller or adding it to your cart online as we speak, are you even a real basketball fan?

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 22

Pacers Cut Ties with Veteran Guard, Sign Free Agent Sharpshooter and Big Man

The reeling Indiana Pacers may be shuffling chairs on the Titanic just five weeks into the 2025-26 NBA season, but at least they're being proactive about their roster.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 20

Pacers add Garrison Mathews, keep Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

The Pacers are shuffling the back end of the roster again, and this time it means adding a shooter and keeping a glue guy. Indiana is planning to sign free agent wing Garrison Mathews to a 10-day deal via a hardship exception, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Garrison Mathews News / Hoops Rumors / November 20

Pacers to sign Garrison Mathews to 10-day contract

The Pacers are planning to sign free agent wing Garrison Mathews to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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The '2024-25 single-game scoring leader by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 20

Pacers plan to retain Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, waive Monte Morris

The Pacers intend to re-sign forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a non-guaranteed contract as his second 10-day deal concludes, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the team will waive point guard Monte Morris in order to create room on its 15-man roster.

Indiana Pacers News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

The Nightmare is Over: Indiana Pacers Finally Remember How To Win

Let’s be honest, things were getting pretty bleak in Indianapolis. When you’re sitting at 1-13, staring up at the rest of the league from the very bottom of the barrel, “optimism” starts to sound a lot like “delusion.” But on Wednesday night, the Indiana Pacers finally decided they were tired of being the league’s punching bag.

Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / November 17