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Haliburton’s injury could supercharge 2026 for the Pacers

The Indiana Pacers were competing in Game 7 of the NBA Finals when their star Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles tendon only a few minutes into the game.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Pacers Have Plenty Of Options as They Seek Long-Term Answer for Biggest Need

The Indiana Pacers dealt with significant adversity this summer, and it has carried over into the regular season. While the Pacers’ 2025-26 season isn’t officially over, it is on life support due to a series of injuries they are still dealing with.

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / December 10

Pacers among teams eyeing Ivica Zubac

The Pacers are among the teams expected to pursue Ivica Zubac this season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who hears from sources that Indiana recently made a call to the Clippers to inquire about the veteran center.

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How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton teases fans with next step of injury rehab

Without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers have collapsed into one of the bleakest stories in the league, and every update on his injury return now feels like lifeline more than headline.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 10

Tyrese Haliburton Credits Jayson Tatum and Dejounte Murray for Helping in Achilles Comeback, Sets Bold Goal for December

People watch sports because it’s the best unscripted drama there is. Take last year’s NBA playoffs, for example. Who could have seen the Indiana Pacers’ magical run coming?

Walker Kessler News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Indiana Pacers Trade Rumors: Why Walker Kessler Might Be the Light At the End of the Tunnel

Let’s be honest, Pacers fans—this season has felt a bit like showing up to a party right as the cops are shutting it down. The vibes were immaculate coming off that NBA Finals run, but reality hit hard and fast.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton names 2 key players in his Achilles recovery journey

The Indiana Pacers have fallen on hard times throughout the 2025-26 season thus far, and it’s due in large part to the injury absence of Tyrese Haliburton.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 9

Indiana Pacers could trade for player to help Tyrese Haliburton

The Indiana Pacers are a team to watch in the next couple of weeks as the trade market takes shape in the NBA. The Pacers are in a unique position as one of the worst teams in the league because they are not like any traditional tanking team.

Monte Morris News / Hoops Rumors / December 9

NBA veteran Monte Morris could head overseas

Greece’s Olympiacos is in advanced talks with veteran NBA guard Monte Morris.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Pacers ‘actively’ talking trade to fill giant roster hole

The Indiana Pacers have looked a far cry from the NBA finalists that ran toe to toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. They are currently 14th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record and are struggling due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton and the exit of Myles Turner.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 9

Pacers top Kings, 116-105

Andrew Nembhard delivered 28 points and a season-high 12 assists, taking over late to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 116–105 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton to join Amazon’s NBA on Prime for 2025-26 season

While the Indiana Pacers try to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to continue doing so without star Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers guard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season following an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.