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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.

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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

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 4

3 Pacers Players and Storylines to Watch in Summer League

The Indiana Pacers Summer League team will play their first of four games on Friday, July 10. As the team is getting prepared for a week of fun and opportunity in Las Vegas, it is an important event to help these players learn the Pacers' system and showcase what they can do.

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.

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LeBron James News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 3

LeBron James's Agent Offers Praise for the Pacers

In the latest episode of the Game Over podcast, LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul sifted through all of the possibilities LeBron has to consider for choosing his next team.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Kelly Oubre News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 3

5 Reasons the Pacers Signed Kelly Oubre Jr.

While the landscape of the Eastern Conference is seeing major shakeups, the Indiana Pacers elected to add around the edges and lean on continuity as their strength over the rest of the East.

Kelly Oubre News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 2

Pacers Linked to Free Agent Scorer After Oubre Jr. Signing

While the Indiana Pacers were linked to Kelly Oubre Jr. more than any other free agent during the beginning of the free agency period, he was not the only player they zeroed in on.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 2

What Other Moves Can the Pacers Make in Free Agency?

The Indiana Pacers agreed to a deal with Kelly Oubre Jr. on Wednesday afternoon and it was reported as a two-year, $17M contract from ESPN's Shams Charania and Yahoo!

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 1

Pacers' Ivica Zubac Trade Looks Even Better After Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a lucrative four-year, $130M deal with Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler. Los Angeles and Utah have agreed to complete a sign-and-trade that will send Kessler to the Lakers for two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, and two first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Victor Oladipo pitches himself to teams amid free agency

Victor Oladipo has had an unorthodox career, marked by ups and downs. He was a standout at Indiana before being drafted second overall in a 2013 NBA Draft class that is considered one of the worst in recent memory.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Kelly Oubre News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Kelly Oubre Jr. lands $17 million contract with Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far, mostly looking content to run things back with a healthy team in 2026-27 after getting some brutal NBA lottery luck in the spring, which sent their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kelly Oubre News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 1

What We Learned from Day 1 of Free Agency: Pacers Linked to Oubre Jr., LeBron Becomes a Free Agent

Day one of free agency is officially in the books, and there was a good amount of movement. But before we dive into that, let’s look at the latest Pacers news. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of the Stein Line, the Indiana Pacers have interest in Kelly Oubre Jr., Gary Trent Jr., and Josh Okogie.

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Kelly Oubre News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 1

Does Kelly Oubre Jr. make sense for the Pacers?

Free agency has officially begun in the NBA, and the Indiana Pacers are hoping to add to their second unit. One name they've been linked to in recent days is Kelly Oubre Jr.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Bulls waive player acquired in Pacers draft trade right before free agency

During the week of the NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls surprised many by trading away No.38 pick Braden Smith for Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones. A week later, the Bulls officially decided to waive Jones right before free agency, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.

Ethan Thompson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 30

Ethan Thompson Won't Be With Pacers Summer League Team; Roster Announced

The Indiana Pacers announced their Summer League roster on Tuesday afternoon, but one notable name was left off the roster: two-way wing/guard, Ethan Thompson.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 30

Pacers Linked to Three Free Agents Ahead of Free Agency

Free agency officially kicks off tonight at 6:00 PM EST and the Indiana Pacers are looking to find ways to get better. Chad Buchanan recently told reporters

Micah Potter News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 29

Why it made sense for Pacers bring Micah Potter back

Micah Potter was one of the bright spots in a lost season for the Pacers this past year. And now, the contract for the backup big has been exercised by the team.

Micah Potter News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pacers To Exercise Option On Micah Potter’s Deal

The Pacers plan to exercise their $2,801,346 option on Micah Potter‘s contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. They have also extended a two-way qualifying offer to Jalen Slawson.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Tyrese Haliburton gives a 3-word response to the Knicks winning the NBA title

Tyrese Haliburton is taking a break from playing the heel. The Indiana Pacers star Haliburton spoke with reporters at his basketball camp over the weekend.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Tyrese Haliburton Feels Like “Healthy NBA Player”

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has been out of action since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, is confident that he’ll be ready for the start of next season, relays Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter video link).

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27