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LeBron James shut down Tyrese Haliburton’s attempts to recruit him to the Pacers with no words

LeBron James was not going to entertain Tyrese Haliburton’s attempt to recruit him to the Indiana Pacers after he entered free agency. The much-awaited live podcast with LeBron and Haliburton took place at Fanatics Fest on Friday, but it didn’t lead to LeBron announcing what his next NBA destination is.

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Quenton Jackson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 16

What Quenton Jackson's Guaranteed Contract Means for the Pacers

Back in late February, the Indiana Pacers elected to convert Quenton Jackson from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal. It was a vote of confidence from the front office, rewarding one of the organization's best two-way success stories for the hard work and development he displayed throughout the season.

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At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

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LeBron James remains mum on free-agency plans, despite Tyrese Haliburton's best efforts

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tried to coax LeBron James into revealing where he plans to sign in free agency. His efforts failed.

James sends strong message to Lakers amid free-agency decision

Adam Silver among those waiting for James' decision

James 'most likely' to sign with Eastern Conference contender

James faces one obvious problem to join Heat

Did James throw shade on Joel Embiid during Fanatics Fest?

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 16

Pacers not expected to recruit LeBron James at Fanatics Fest

Tyrese Haliburton may be sharing the stage with LeBron James on Thursday. That doesn’t mean the Pacers are planning to make a recruiting pitch. According

Jalen Slawson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 15

Slawson continues solid play, but Pacers fall to Minnesota

The Pacers were back in summer league action on Wednesday afternoon, taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in game number four of their summer schedule.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Tyrese Haliburton ‘Tomorrow it’s time’ post adds more fuel to LeBron rumors fire

Every tweet, every podcast and every public appearance seems to become part of the LeBron James conversation these days. Tyrese Haliburton‘s latest post was no exception.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

NBA Notes: Expansion, Pacers, Quenton Jackson, Nuggets, Tyus Jones

The NBA continues to inch toward expansion. According to ESPN’s Ben Golliver, the league’s Board of Governors received presentations this week regarding potential franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Quenton Jackson News / Hoops Rumors / July 15

Pacers To Guarantee Quenton Jackson’s 2026/27 Salary

The Pacers intend to guarantee Quenton Jackson‘s full $2,584,539 salary for the 2026/27 season, reports Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (Twitter link).

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 15

This lineup could be the Pacers' closing group for 2026-27

Every championship team needs depth, and the closing five needs to be more than good enough to succeed in the crucible. Closing a game is arguably more

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 14

A Pacers Starter Just Issued a Championship Warning to the NBA

Before the Indiana Pacers play the final game of the regular season, there wasn't much left to celebrate. A year removed from pushing the NBA champions to game seven of the NBA finals, Indiana had stumbled to the worst record in franchise history.

Jalen Slawson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 14

Why the Pacers should keep Jalen Slawson around

Jalen Slawson is continuing to give the Pacers something to think about. The team extended a two-way qualifying offer to the 6'7 wing last month, which keeps him around for the time being, but also essentially makes him a restricted free agent.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 13

Pacers Lose Summer League Contest, as Key Rookie Struggles Again

The Indiana Pacers' offense started this game like a snail stuck in syrup. The blue and gold opened the contest by making just one of its first 19 shots from the field, falling behind 24-6 a little more than eight minutes into the first quarter.

Kobe Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

Pacers Signing Kobe Brown To Two-Way Contract

The Pacers have agreed to bring back free agent forward Kobe Brown on a two-way contract, reports Tony East of Forbes. The 30th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Brown spent his first two-and-a-half NBA seasons with the Clippers before being traded to Indiana in the Ivica Zubac blockbuster at February’s trade deadline.

Micah Potter News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Pacers To Waive Micah Potter

The Pacers intend to waive big man Micah Potter, reports Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link). The move will create enough room below the team’s first-apron hard cap in order to sign Larry Nance Jr.