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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 6

Tyrese Haliburton's Dad Shares His Priceless Reaction to Rob49's WTHELLY

In 2025, New Orleans rapper Rob49 dropped a single called “WTHELLY” featuring Chicago’s own G Herbo, which he recorded in one take. The single exploded across social media and would land him courtside at Indiana Pacers games, mainly because of some of the lyrics in the single referencing Pacers two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 5

3 Games We Can't Wait to See Next Season for the Pacers

Although the month of August doesn't produce a lot of excitement in the NBA world, there is one specific event that happens every year during this month that every fan, player, coach, and team staff member looks forward to seeing.

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 4

Where do Braden Smith and Johnny Furphy Rank Amongst Pacers' Youth?

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, the Pacers set a franchise-high in losses with 63. All those losses were supposed to amount to a top-four draft pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft, but just like everything else for the Pacers since June 22, 2025, nothing has gone their way.

Braden Smith News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 3

Braden Smith has Made a Decision about His Future

The Indiana Pacers have yet to sign Braden Smith to a contract yet and speculation on whether he would return for a fifth year of college basketball has started to rise.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 3

Draymond Green Believes That Pacers Are Title Contenders

A little over 13 months ago the Indiana Pacers were on the cusp of winning their first NBA Championship. Unfortunately, Tyrese Haliburton suffered a horrific injury in the first quarter of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and it sucked all of the air out of the building.

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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 / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 2

Tyrese Haliburton and 50 Cent Remind New York Who Runs It

Over the weekend, two-time All-Star guard for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, along with his wife Jade Jones, had a special guest perform at his wedding celebration.

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 2

How Many Players Should Rick Carlisle Play in the Pacers' Rotation?

The Indiana Pacers are known for building their team with a heavy emphasis on depth. As of August 2nd, the franchise has 14 players rostered on their 15-man roster and all fourteen players are capable of logging rotation minutes.

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Rick Carlisle Praises Kevin Pritchard's Success with Pacers

While many have been quick to praise Rick Carlisle, Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam for leading the charge that turned this Pacers team from a middle-of-the-pack team to a championship contender, there's one person who rarely gets the credit he deserves.

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 31

Rick Carlisle Opens Up About His Coaching Future on Draymond Green Show

Last season Rick Carlisle became the 11th coach in NBA history to cross the 1,000 career wins threshold. Coach Carlisle is regarded by his fellow peers as one of the most brilliant minds in the game and once again enters the season as the elder statesman of all thirty active NBA coaches.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27

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Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Pacers’ 8-second clip of Tyrese Haliburton proves he’s back after torn Achilles

An 8-second video of Tyrese Haliburton was all Indiana Pacers fans needed to get excited this offseason. Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed the entire 2025-26 season.

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Pacers GM Buchanan Talks Oubre, Nance, Centers, Two-Ways

After Tyrese Haliburton joked last week during an episode of the Mind The Game podcast about how his efforts to recruit LeBron James to Indiana went nowhere,

Tyrese Haliburton News / AirJordanChronicles / July 22

Tyrese Haliburton on this NBA rule hurting players’ chances of getting a supermax contract

Tyrese Haliburton opened up about a rule that is changing the financial stability of professional players. For some of the most talented athletes, a single injury can now erase tens of millions of dollars from their next contract.

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Tyrese Haliburton says he’s feeling ‘great’ ahead of Pacers return

Tyrese Haliburton believes the toughest part is finally behind him. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the Pacers point guard said he’s fully recovered from shingles, has lost the weight he gained during treatment and is feeling as good as he has in quite some time as he continues working his way back from a torn Achilles.