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Pacers down bad after becoming 1st team eliminated from 2025 NBA Cup

Oh how far the mighty have fallen. The Indiana Pacers, the team that pushed the Oklahoma City Thunder all the way to Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, entered their Friday night NBA Cup contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 2-13 record overall.

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3 All-Stars Ruled Out for Pacers vs Cavaliers NBA Cup Game

The story of the Indiana Pacers' 2-13 start to the season can be boiled down to a seemingly endless stream of disappointing injury reports. Friday provides no exception, as the Pacers will once again be short-handed in their game against the 10-6 Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 20

Pacers take 'Why not?' attitude into playoff rematch with Cavaliers

The Indiana Pacers haven't had many opportunities to celebrate this season, but they are heading to Cleveland on a high after winning for just the second time.

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.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 20

Why the Indiana Pacers are missing Myles Turner more than Tyrese Haliburton

The Indiana Pacers lost their two star pieces from last season’s finals run, and the impact of that is clear to see. Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals, effectively ending the Indiana Pacers’ title hopes at the end of last season, and Myles Turner signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, signalling the end of an era in Indiana.

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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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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 20

Pacers make roster change amid dreadful 2-13 start

The Indiana Pacers were just on top of the world during their summer, where they were just one win away from hoisting the NBA championship. Since then, things just have not been the same, from Tyrese Haliburton suffering an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to Myles Turner signing with their rivals early in free agency.

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.

Jay Huff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

Pacers center Jay Huff pulls off historic feat in win vs. Hornets

The Indiana Pacers finally snapped their eight-game losing streak Wednesday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 127-118 behind an unexpected and historic performance from backup center Jay Huff.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Field Level Media / November 19

Bennedict Mathurin helps Pacers break losing skid at Hornets' expense

Bennedict Mathurin posted 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 127-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Indianapolis on Wednesday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 19

NBA Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Sixers

Another loss, another reminder that the Pacers have a long climb ahead. But at least they got Bennedict Mathurin back. The second-year guard returned after missing 11 games with a toe sprain and erupted for 23 of his 25 points in the second half, as noted by Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star.

Jarace Walker News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 18

Recent Pacers Lottery Pick Having Historically Inefficient Season This Year

Indiana Pacers third-year forward Jarace Walker faced high expectations going into the 2025-26 season. With an expanded role, nearly doubling his minutes per game from last season, Walker has been immensely inefficient, shooting just 29.8 percent from the field and 26.4 percent from three-point range.

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Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / November 17

Comedy Legend Mike Epps Shares How Reggie Miller Shaped His Lifelong Passion for the Pacers

There’s always that one superstar who makes a basketball fan fall in love with the game. Fans and the best players of all time all have that special someone, and for comedy legend and basketball fan Mike Epps, it was none other than Reggie Miller.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sneakers on SI / November 17

Tyrese Haliburton Serves PUMA Hali 1 'Hibiscus' for Thanksgiving

Most NBA fans will be either preparing Thanksgiving dinner or gearing up for the holiday shopping next week, and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is keeping us busy by doing both.

Pascal Siakam News / Hoops Wire / November 17

NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Bulls, Anthony Davis, Pistons

Injuries have wrecked the Pacers’ depth chart, but Pascal Siakam said that can’t be an excuse for a 1-12 start (through Sunday). He told Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star that the team has to hold itself to a higher standard.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 17

Key Pacers Wing Departs Team

Indiana Pacers forward Cody Martin is no longer with the team after his 10-day harship contract expired on Saturday. According to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, the Pacers do not qualify for another hardship contract to re-sign the seven-year veteran.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 16

Rick Carlisle provides long-awaited injury updates on Aaron Nesmith and Benedict Mathurin

The Indiana Pacers have arguably been the unluckiest team in the 2025-26 NBA season due to their injuries. However, it appears that things will be picking up soon, as some of them have received promising updates.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Aaron Nesmith may have 'dodged a bullet,' but he's still going to miss time

After saying the Pacers appeared to have “dodged a bullet” when Aaron Nesmith was injured on Thursday, coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that his small forward will still miss time.

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Dillon Brooks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Suns forward Dillon Brooks punished by NBA for actions in Pacers game

Dillon Brooks is once again finding himself in the familiar position.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Pacers eyeing a trade for NBA fan favorite to fill in for Tyrese Haliburton

The Indiana Pacers need a change of plans after a horrific 1-10 start to the season.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / The SportsRush / November 12

'Tyrese Haliburton': Reggie Miller Sheds Light on What’s Wrong With the Pacers

There was no better story in sports this past summer than the Indiana Pacers’ magical run to Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton came up clutch again and again, shocking the Bucks, Cavs, Knicks and Thunder over and over with a historical run of game-winning shots.

Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Mac McClung gets brutal news 1 week after signing his first multi-year NBA contract

The jubilation did not last long for NBA Slam Dunk Contest legend Mac McClung. McClung thought he had finally found a home in the NBA when the Indiana Pacers inked him to a multi-year contract on Oct.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / November 5