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Rick Carlisle Talks Haliburton’s Recovery, Zubac’s Fit and Pacers Players to Watch

Rick Carlisle joined the ESPN broadcast in the third quarter of Pacers-Cavaliers at NBA Summer League to talk about the team and the Pacers upcoming season.

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Trail Blazers Claim Micah Potter Off Waivers

The Trail Blazers have claimed former Pacers big man Micah Potter off the waiver wire, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Indiana released Potter on Wednesday to make room beneath its first-apron hard cap to sign veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 9

Pacers Make Nance Jr. and Brown Signings Official; Waive Potter

The Indiana Pacers have finalized three reported transactions on the afternoon of July 9, 2026. After signing Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year contract for $16.5M, the Pacers have also added eleven-year veteran, Larry Nance Jr., to a one year, veteran's minimum contract.

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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.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / July 9

Tyrese Haliburton reveals stacked all-time ‘favorite movie sequel’ list

One of the biggest debates ever is the best movie sequels of all time, with lists often including The Godfather Part II and The Empire Strikes Back, but Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has a unique list.

Micah Potter News / Hoops Wire / July 8

Pacers waiving center Micah Potter

The Pacers are expected to waive center Micah Potter to make room for newly signed veteran Larry Nance Jr., according to Tony East of Circle City Spin, citing multiple league sources.

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.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Pacers add ex-LeBron James teammate on $4 million contract in NBA free agency

The Indiana Pacers and LeBron James’ former teammate during his time with the Cleveland Cavs, Larry Nance Jr. have agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8

Larry Nance Jr. inks one-year deal with Pacers

Nance, an 11-year veteran, spent last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will be joining his fourth team in as many seasons.

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Larry Nance Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Pacers To Sign Larry Nance Jr.

The Pacers have reached an agreement to sign free agent forward/center Larry Nance Jr. to a one-year contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 8

Pacers' Assistant Coach is Leaving for the Milwaukee Bucks

On the morning of July 8, the Indiana Pacers announced that they would be making a coaching change. Former Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach, Johnny Carpenter,

Ivica Zubac News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 7

Zubac Dominates as Croatia Take Down Israel, as Other Pacers Excel

Indiana Pacers big man, Ivica Zubac, is back healthy and playing well for the Croatian National Team. After dominating Cyprus on Friday, July 3, Big Zu and company were back at it again, this time taking down Israel 103-75.

DeMar DeRozan News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 7

Could the Indiana Pacers Sign DeMar DeRozan in Free Agency?

The Sacramento Kings officially waived the 17-year veteran, DeMar DeRozan, on July 6, 2026, making him an unrestricted free agent, with the abilty to sign with any of the other 29 franchises.

Trey Murphy News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 6

Has the Door Closed on the Pacers Trading for Trey Murphy III?

The offseason for the Indiana Pacers seems mostly over after the signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. last week. That move puts Indiana roughly around $1.6M away from the first apron, which the Indiana Pacers are hard capped at.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 6

An early look at the Pacers rotation as free agent moratorium ends

The Indiana Pacers haven't made a ton of moves this off-season, and yet it will still be a brand new team when October rolls around. The return of Haliburton.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 5

Are the 2026-27 Pacers Better than the Finals Team?

Are the 2026-27 Pacers Better than the Finals Team? That is the biggest question Pacers fans are asking themselves after going through the worst possible outcome in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, followed by the worst season in franchise history.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 4

Nembhard, Zubac, Huff and Thompson Shine in International Play

The summer of 2026 will be filled with a ton of basketball, as several Pacers players are involved in Fiba World Cup qualifier games. Andrew Nembhard is

Kam Jones News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Bucks Agree To Two-Way Contract With Kam Jones

The Bucks and guard Kam Jones have agreed to a two-way deal, Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto tweets. Jones, the 38th pick of the 2025 draft, became a free agent when the Bulls decided to waive him earlier this week.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / July 4

Tyrese Haliburton’s Fiancée Jade Jones Shares Snaps From Michael Rubin’s White Party

While he is working hard to get back into shape for next season, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton continues living life outside the court, as his fiancée Jade Jones recently shared some snapshots of them enjoying Michael Rubin’s yearly White Party.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29