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Pacers’ TJ McConnell fakes hamstring injury after transition layup

The Indiana Pacers (15-43) are not overly concerned with winning games this season, but head coach Rick Carlisle still needs enough healthy players to finish out the campaign.

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle slams NBA's 'shocking' tanking investigation

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stayed quiet about the NBA's $100K tanking fine for two weeks. He didn't mince words when he broke his silence Tuesday.

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

Tari Eason's dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley's trash talk

Rest-of-season NBA dates, deadlines to watch

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Carlisle Responds to NBA’s Statement on Pacers Fine

On Tuesday morning, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed the team’s $100,000 fine for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy during his weekly radio show on 107.5 The Fan with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd.

Rick Carlisle News / Hoops Wire / February 24

Rick Carlisle pushes back on Pacers fine; NBA says process was followed

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn’t buying the NBA’s explanation for why his team was fined — and the league is making it clear it disagrees with his version of events.

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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?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Rick Carlisle Questions NBA’s Decision To Fine Pacers

The Pacers were one of two teams fined by the NBA ahead of the All-Star break for the manner in which they were managing their players. While Indiana’s

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Rick Carlisle reveals ridiculous question NBA asked before issuing tanking fine

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the tanking fine his team received, and revealed that the NBA asked some ridiculous questions as part of its investigation.

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

Tari Eason's dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley's trash talk

Rest-of-season NBA dates, deadlines to watch

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Indiana Pacers embrace tanking as ultimate commitment to winning

Indiana native Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about tanking and being at odds with the NBA. Last week, the ex-owner of the Dallas Mavericks came out in

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Tyrese Haliburton Projected to be on 2028 USA Team

The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will mark a transition point for USA Basketball. After winning gold in Paris in 2024 behind a veteran-heavy roster, Team USA will likely look different four years later.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 23

Indiana Pacers Take Another Bad Turn in Rough Season

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the worst teams in the league this season, but it appears that there could be a spot further than the rock bottom they currently face.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Pacers Notes: Kobe Brown rising, Siakam stays aggressive, Haliburton away

The Pacers quietly did more than just add size when they acquired Ivica Zubac from the Clippers. They also brought in Kobe Brown, who has gone from a fringe rotation player in Los Angeles to a regular contributor in Indiana.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 23

The Best Contracts on the Pacers’ Roster

Team building in today’s NBA is more complicated than ever. With the league’s updated Collective Bargaining Agreement introducing first and second apron penalties, front offices across the NBA have become increasingly cautious.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA Analysis Network / February 23

Tyrese Haliburton diagnosed with shingles while already out for season with torn Achilles

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for multiple weeks, adding another health setback to a season in which he has already been ruled out with a torn Achilles.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 22

NBA Notes: Kings, Killian Hayes, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Sixers

The Kings are planning to sign guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Hayes, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, never found consistency in Detroit and has spent most of the past two seasons outside the NBA.

Aaron Nesmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 22