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Pacers Looking 'To Sell High' on 2 Former Lottery Picks Via Trade This Year

The Indiana Pacers have had an abysmal start to the season and are expected to be massive sellers at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline after their season has already gone down the drain just 21 games in.

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'He Was a Little Sore' – Indiana Pacers Coach Downplays TJ McConnell’s Injury After Defeat Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers fans were anxious about why TJ McConnell played only six minutes in the first quarter of Monday’s 135-119 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers and didn’t return.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / December 1

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.

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

Pascal Siakam News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Siakam’s Last-Second Shot Lifts Pacers Over Bulls in a Thriller 103-101

It all came down to one second, between the Bulls and Pacers. One tick left on the clock inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the score knotted at 101. The collective breath of 17,006 fans hung in the air, a mixture of hope and dread.

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.

Pascal Siakam News / Field Level Media / November 28

Pascal Siakam posts double-double as Pacers throttle Wizards

Pascal Siakam amassed 24 points and 11 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers cruised to a 119-86 win over the Washington Wizards in the final NBA Cup game for both teams on Friday in Indianapolis.

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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 20

Pacers add Garrison Mathews, keep Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

The Pacers are shuffling the back end of the roster again, and this time it means adding a shooter and keeping a glue guy. Indiana is planning to sign free agent wing Garrison Mathews to a 10-day deal via a hardship exception, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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).

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

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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.