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Andrew Nembhard returns to familiar role for Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Andrew Nembhard is back in an all-too-familiar role for the Indiana Pacers. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will be sidelined for at least the next few weeks, meaning Nembhard has returned to the starting point guard position for the time being.

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LeBron James gets humbled by Jalen Slawson in viral NBA moment in Pacers vs. 76ers

LeBron James was given a taste of his own medicine after Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson blocked his shot in a viral moment during the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest NBA game.

Tyrese Haliburton News / EasySportz / October 28

Tyrese Haliburton Sidelined With Hamstring Injury After Emotional Return

The Indiana Pacers have suffered another major setback as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton unlikely to return before two-week injury update

The Pacers have some clarity on Tyrese Haliburton’s latest injury. They’ll still have to wait to get their offense’s organizer back. Coach Rick Carlisle described Haliburton as week-to-week with a “mild left hamstring strain” before Wednesday’s game against the Sixers, according to Alex Golden of Pacers On SI.

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Tyrese Haliburton becomes latest injured NBA star: Pacers guard 'week-to-week' with hamstring strain · CBSSports.com

Tyrese Haliburton becomes latest injured NBA star: Pacers guard will miss time with hamstring strain · CBSSports.com

Sources: Pacers' Haliburton to miss time with strained hamstring · ESPN

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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 28

Pacers give possible timeline for return of Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton suffered a left hamstring injury, and after a day full of imaging and consultations with the organization and doctors, he now has a timeline for his recovery.

Tyrese Haliburton's comeback story comes to a halt with hamstring injury

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Pacers’ Pascal Siakam recreates iconic Rick Carlisle press conference in epic Halloween gag

The Indiana Pacers have gotten off to a mixed start to the 2026-27 NBA season, opening with a 2-2 record. Pascal Siakam, however, has continued to play at an All-Star level and is currently averaging 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and four assists per game.

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Report: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) to miss time

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time with a strained left hamstring, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sidelined again after promising return

Tyrese Haliburton waited 16 months to get back on the floor. Four games into his return, the Pacers are facing another stretch without him. Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will miss time, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, via Jamal Collier.

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Tyrese Haliburton's comeback story comes to a halt with hamstring injury

Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn Achilles. Through the first four games this season, he's looked like the star he was the last time he was on the court.

Pacers provide a possible timeline for return for Haliburton

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