Indiana Pacers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pacers To Waive Ethan Thompson

The Pacers are waiving guard Ethan Thompson, who is on a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). from Serbia indicated that Thompson was expected to be waived by Indiana after the 27-year-old reached a one-plus-one contract agreement with the EuroLeague team KK Partizan.

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Indiana Pacers full schedule is unveiled, with few national showcases

Ever since game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals concluded, Indiana Pacer fans have been thinking about opening night in 2026. The wait is almost over, and now fans can officially circle their calendar with a date, and an opponent.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 13

Tyrese Haliburton Admits Pacers Will Face an Adjustment With Ivica Zubac

During Haliburton's rare media session on Wednesday, he answered a handful of questions about multiple topics surrounding his health, the offseason, and this team moving forward.

Indiana Pacers News / EssentiallySports / August 13

Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Shares Update After Battling Achilles Tear and Shingles Ahead Of 2026-27 Season

The Pacers’ heartbeat is back. For Tyrese Haliburton, the road back to basketball has been anything but straightforward. An Achilles tear on the biggest stage of his career forced him to miss an entire season.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Rumors / August 12

Tyrese Haliburton: “I Will Be Ready For The Season”

Barring any setbacks, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton plans to be ready for the start of the new season, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t played since Game 7 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles in Game 7, and that led to him missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 12

Indiana Pacers Snubbed from Primetime Games

The NBA schedule is being released in three segments this season: Opening day, opening week, NBA Cup games, and Christmas Day games. After the first two days, the Indiana Pacers were only chosen for one primetime game on November 13, 2026 against the New York Knicks.

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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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 11

Every Pacers Draft Pick from the Last 5 Years and Where They Are Now

When you think of the Indiana Pacers draft history you're left feeling underwhelmed. The Pacers have either been too good to have a solid pick, or they've failed to find a long-term answer when picking higher.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

The Most Important Trade in Pacers Franchise History

When you think of trades the Indiana Pacers have made in franchise history your reminded of how successful the organization has been in targeting future stars.

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The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 9

Breaking Down the Indiana Pacers' Cap Sheet for the 2026-27 Season

Navigating the penalties of the first and second apron since their introduction in 2024 has become the norm for most NBA teams. Indiana is notorious for making cost-saving moves and they've been one of the most successful teams to do so while staying competitive.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 8

Assessing the outsider views of Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers

After a wild NBA off-season, the Eastern Conference is looking absolutely stacked on paper for the upcoming season. There is star power across the league, and fans are already realizing there aren't enough playoff spots to fit all of the teams that have championship aspirations.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 8

The One Thing the Pacers Need Most from Each Starter

The Indiana Pacers enter the upcoming season with expectations of returning to the top of the Eastern Conference. After a season derailed by injuries, Indiana has the talent to make another deep playoff run, but getting there will require more than simply having its best players back on the floor.

Taelon Peter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Spurs sign former Pacers second-round pick to Exhibit 10 contract

The San Antonio Spurs on Friday signed former Indiana Pacers guard Taelon Peter to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving the 2025 second-round pick an opportunity to compete for a spot during training camp.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 7

Who is the Most Important Reserve for Pacers Next Season?

Every strong title contender has key reserves that step in and leaving an impact on a playoff series. We saw that two postseasons ago when multiple players stepped up big for the Pacers.

Taelon Peter News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Spurs To Sign Taelon Peter

Less than three weeks after being waived by the Pacers, Taelon Peter has a new NBA opportunity lined up, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the 2025 second-round pick has agreed to a deal with the Spurs and will attend training camp with the team.

Garrison Mathews News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Garrison Mathews Joining Olimpia Milano

Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald.

Indiana Pacers News / Stadium Rant / August 4

The Indiana Pacers Championship Chances In 2026-27: Do They Have A Shot?

The Indiana Pacers championship chances should be high, but they seem to be written off by most people heading into the new season. The main reason is that the East has gotten dramatically better since they made it to the Finals in 2025, but another reason is Tyrese Haliburton.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27

Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.

Lakers facing new roadblock to sign Jonathan Kuminga

Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory

Ranking the three NBA teams that will shock everyone in 2026-27

Five players who proved Summer League excellence isn't a sign of things to come

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: Larry Nance Jr. ‘really good fit with our locker room’

The Pacers made a somewhat curious frontcourt swap this offseason, waiving Micah Potter and replacing him with former Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr.

Jalen Slawson News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Pacers re-sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract

The Pacers are bringing back one of their more intriguing developmental players. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Indiana has agreed to re-sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract after extending him a qualifying offer earlier this offseason.