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Siakam and starters shine as Pacers-Bucks rivalry continues

INDIANAPOLIS -- If you thought the Pacers-Bucks rivalry would be squashed with the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, think again. Pacers fans were relentless with their boos as former Pacer center Myles Turner was introduced with the starting lineups.

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Taylor Jenkins has high-praise for former Pacer

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers play their fourth and final preseason game of the year against a division foe, the Milwaukee Bucks. While several of

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 16

Five Predictions for the Hailburton's Pacers this season

It's been a long off-season for the Indiana Pacers and their fans. It's been 16 months since Tyrese Haliburton played in a non-exhibition game. And now, we are officially under a week until the long wait is finally over.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 15

Where the Pacers rank in the NBA GM Survey

General Managers across the NBA completed their annual survey this week. They responded to nearly 50 questions and voted on a range of topics including who they think will win the championship, win the MVP, and much more.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

ESPN analyst’s honest outlook on Pacers evolving into title contenders in 2026-27

After Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton returned to where he ruptured his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Vincent Goodwill addressed their realistic chances of winning a championship.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 15

LeBron James Makes Bold Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Claim

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2026-27 NBA season with high expectations following a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign.

Tyrese Haliburton News / HITC / October 15

50 Cent reveals why he performed for free at Tyrese Haliburton’s wedding

After Tyrese Haliburton spoke about 50 Cent performing at his wedding for free, the legendary rapper has now shared his reason for doing so. 50 Cent surprised guests at Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones’ wedding reception in August 2026 in one of the offseason’s big viral moments.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

'I’m Sorry': Kendrick Perkins Issues Public Apology to Tyrese Haliburton for Calling Him Overrated

There is a major theme of the 2026-27 season, and it’s not the comebacks of Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, and Tyrese Haliburton. It’s the apology spree at ESPN.

Tyrese Haliburton News / HITC / October 15

Tyrese Haliburton ‘looks tremendous’ on return to OKC after devastating NBA Finals injury

Mark Daigneault praised Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers star returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since suffering a devastating Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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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.

Kendrick Perkins News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Kendrick Perkins offers public apology to 1 NBA star

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins is at least willing to admit when he is wrong, as one player discovered on Wednesday. On Wednesday’s “NBA Today,” Perkins said he owed Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton a public apology after doubting Haliburton’s status as a franchise guard two years ago.

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 13

Tyrese Haliburton steals the show in preseason return to court where he suffered Achilles tear

Prior to Tuesday, the last time Tyrese Haliburton took the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Pacers are right to be careful with Tyrese Haliburton — but it could be costly

Tyrese Haliburton comes clean on ‘messed up’ message for Caitlin Clark

Thunder may have found another young star in Bennett Stirtz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / October 13

LeBron James Explains Why Pacers Are A Problem With Tyrese Haliburton Back In The Lineup

The NBA is as stacked as ever, and there are as many as six teams that realistically have a shot at the title. Last season, the Indiana Pacers were not one of those teams, going 19-63 to finish 14th in the Eastern Conference.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 12