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Veteran Sharpshooting Wing Impresses Pacers Enough To Earn Contract And What It Means Going Forward

The Indiana Pacers have made yet another roster move. According to Tony East of Forbes, the Pacers will give Garrison Mathews a standard deal after his second 10-day pact expired on Wednesday night.

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The Indiana Pacers poor start could be a sign towards the future

Just six months ago, the Indiana Pacers were in game 7 of the NBA Finals, off to a start that gave the impression that they could possibly upset the eventually champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Garrison Mathews News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 11

Pacers giving shooter a much longer look

The Indiana Pacers have used 22 players, in this bridge season marred by injury after injury. Some of those players have made an impression on the front office.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / December 11

Pacers to re-sign Garrison Mathews, waive Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Garrison Mathews‘ second 10-day contract with the Pacers expired overnight, but he won’t be going anywhere. According to Tony East of Forbes (Twitter links), Indiana is re-signing Mathews to a standard contract and will waive forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in order to create room on the roster.

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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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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 11

The type of player the Indiana Pacers need

If there is a path to fixing a serious weakness without losing too much, it should be taken. In the case of the Indiana Pacers, they are short at center

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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.

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 10

Rick Carlisle closes in on coaching milestone after decades of positive impact

As action resumes following the NBA Cup quarterfinals, most coaches will be looking to see what some welcome practice time can do for their teams going forward.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 10

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.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 9

Tyrese Haliburton gets a new gig while he rehabs

It may not be on the court, but Pacers fans and all of the NBA will be able to see the Pacers star, starting tonight for the NBA on Prime. It was announced earlier today that Haliburton will be joining the Amazon Prime team making five appearances, the first of which comes tonight on NBA Nightcap.