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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle addresses TJ McConnell injury concerns after loss to Cavs

The Indiana Pacers have been playing better basketball as of late, and it’s a credit to the fact that the team is at least getting a bit healthier. Among those who’ve returned after a bit of a lengthy absence is backup point guard TJ McConnell, who’s been contributing quite well for this shorthanded Pacers squad.

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NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Cavs, Darius Garland, Bulls

Life without Tyrese Haliburton means Pascal Siakam is the Pacers’ engine now, and he’s acting like it. Siakam has stacked back-to-back 24s as Indiana finally doubled its win total with weekend victories over Washington and Chicago.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 1

Pacers Predicted to Select Elite Big 12 Wing in New Mock Draft

The Indiana Pacers are struggling through the 2025-26 season without All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, having won just four of their 20 games so far.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Cavs desperate for better starts while Pacers finally on a win streak

All is not well with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will carry a three-game losing streak and a ton of frustration into their Monday matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

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Rayj Dennis News / Hoops Wire / November 30

Pacers signing Ethan Thompson, waive RayJ Dennis

The Pacers are making a two-way swap on the back end of the roster. Indiana is signing guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract and waiving RayJ Dennis to create the opening, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam reacts to game-winner vs. Bulls after just being Brandon Ingram victim

Indiana needed someone to steady a season that has been defined by injuries, close losses, and frustration. On Saturday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pascal Siakam finally delivered the moment the Pacers had been chasing.

Jay Huff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Of course Jay Huff rocked a Hufflepuff sweatshirt from his wife after big game vs. Bulls

Jay Huff referenced his surname — and love for Harry Potter — during a recent press conference. Huff was seen wearing a Hufflepuff sweatshirt following the Indiana Pacers’ winning 101-103 against the Chicago Bulls on Nov.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 30

NBA roundup: Pacers sink Bulls on Pascal Siakam's buzzer shot

Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Pascal Siakam News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam calls game with dagger vs. Bulls

Pascal Siakam came through in the clutch as he knocked down a game-winning shot in the Indiana Pacers’ 103-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

Pascal Siakam News / Field Level Media / November 29

Pascal Siakam's buzzer-beater propels Pacers past Bulls

Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-101 on Saturday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 29

Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report (Nov. 29): Are Coby White, Andrew Nembhard Playing Tonight?

The Indiana Pacers will continue their four-game home stand against the Chicago Bulls. Despite a poor start this season, the franchise enters tonight’s back-to-back coming off a fresh win against the Washington Wizards last night and will hope to build on that.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sneakers on SI / November 29

Tyrese Haliburton's PUMA Shoes Are Already Discounted Online

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton's first signature PUMA basketball shoe has had a rollercoaster debut. Haliburton debuted the PUMA Hali 1 with an epic buzzer-beater in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, only to tear his Achilles tendon in Game 7.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

Tyrese Haliburton trolls Wizards during their game

Tyrese Haliburton is still playing the role of the villain, even while injured. The Indiana Pacers faced off on Friday against the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 27

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Shares Stunning Achilles Injury Recovery Update

It has been five months since Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton went down in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a devastating injury: an Achilles tendon tear in his right leg.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Indiana Pacers Fall To Toronto Raptors On Last Second Shot

You wanted the game-winner between the Pacers and Raptors? You got the game-winner. Brandon Ingram, with the ice in his veins, decided this basketball game was his to take, and Pascal Siakam was just the poor soul standing in his way.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Transactions: Monte Morris, Noa Essengue, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

November 23 • Guard Monte Morris cleared waivers and is now a free agent. He last appeared with the Pacers. November 22 • The Sixers recalled big man Johni Broome from the Delaware Blue Coats.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 22

Pacers Cut Ties with Veteran Guard, Sign Free Agent Sharpshooter and Big Man

The reeling Indiana Pacers may be shuffling chairs on the Titanic just five weeks into the 2025-26 NBA season, but at least they're being proactive about their roster.

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).

Bennedict Mathurin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 single-game scoring leader by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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.

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.