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Tyrese Haliburton Has a 3-Word Response to Knicks’ Championship Win While Providing Health Update

When The Hollywood Reporter asked Tyrese Haliburton what it was like to watch the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship, the man whose team broke the hearts of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs didn’t hesitate.

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NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Grizzlies

Tyrese Haliburton believes he’ll be ready when next season tips off. Speaking at his Simple Truth Basketball ProCamp, the Pacers star told reporters he’s finally feeling like himself again after spending the past year working his way back from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Tyrese Haliburton Feels Like “Healthy NBA Player”

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has been out of action since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, is confident that he’ll be ready for the start of next season, relays Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter video link).

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Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shares ‘exciting’ update amid injury recovery

Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery continues to trend in the right direction, with the Indiana Pacers star providing an encouraging update after a challenging year marked by both a torn Achilles and a battle with shingles.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Pacers 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Indiana Pacers walked into the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center trying to salvage something from one of the most dramatic collapses in recent NBA history.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 26

An Assessment of Braden Smith, the Pacers' New Point Guard

If the Indiana Pacers were going to trade up into the 2026 NBA Draft despite starting the night with no picks, it makes sense why they might target a guy voted All-Hoosier 1st team as a Sophomore at Westfield High School who also happened to be voted Indiana Mr.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 26

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan Explains Why Indiana Drafted Braden Smith, Discusses Free Agency Plans

Thursday afternoon, Pacers General Manager, Chad Buchanan, spoke to the media at the Ascension St. Vincent Practice facility about their recent addition to the team, Braden Smith. Smith grew up in Westfield, Indiana, the same city as Buchanan.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 25

Pacers to Sign Braden Smith to Two-Way Contract

For over a week, the Indiana Pacers were rumored to have interest in getting back into the second round of the NBA Draft, first being reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and they did just that by acquiring the Westfield standout, Braden Smith.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 25

Braden Smith becomes the latest hometown kid to join the Pacers

Purdue standout Braden Smith is staying home. The Indiana Pacers made a move on night two of the NBA Draft, and ultimately acquired the draft rights to Smith with the 38th overall pick.

Ivica Zubac News / AirJordanChronicles / June 25

'She was crying': Ivica Zubac Shares How His Trade Deadline Move Devastated His Family

NBA fans are used to seeing trades happen in seconds on their phone screens. But for veteran center Ivica Zubac, a sudden phone call in February 2026 brought a life-changing reality.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 24

Pacers Trade Kam Jones for No. 38 Pick, Select Braden Smith

The Indiana Pacers entered the NBA Draft with zero picks, but they couldn't sit this one out entirely. Pacers general manager, Chad Buchanan, said in an interview during the offseason that you can never have enough point guard depth and Indiana takes care of that with a draft day trade.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 24

How the NBA Draft First Round Impacts the Pacers on Day 2

The first round of the NBA Draft is officially in the books and after the first fifteen picks we saw a ton of movement. The Memphis Grizzlies traded the No.

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Jaylen Brown News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 23

Should the Indiana Pacers Get in the Bidding War for Jaylen Brown?

The ripple effect of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat will have a direct impact on the Boston Celtics core, as there is growing belief that Jaylen Brown could still be om the move after not being traded to Milwaukee.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 23

Pacers Draft Day 1 Preview: Should Indiana Trade Into 1st Round?

With no pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft what can we expect the Indiana Pacers to do? Well, it depends on how important the Pacers front office and coaching staff feels it is to get into the first round of this year's draft.

Jay Huff News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Jay Huff Among NBA Vets Representing U.S. In World Cup Qualifiers

USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off in early July. The following

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / June 22

NBA Draft Rumors: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Pacers, Thunder

Darryn Peterson may be trying to put some draft speculation to rest. After reports surfaced suggesting he wasn’t interested in landing with the Jazz, the former Kansas star revealed Monday that he met with Utah over the weekend.

Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pacers’ Ivica Zubac makes ‘best shape’ promise ahead of 2026-27 season

The Indiana Pacers are currently gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in October. The Pacers do not have a pick in the first round of this year’s NBA Draft thanks to last year’s trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, in which Indiana brought in Ivica Zubac.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / June 11

Pacers Rumors: Ivica Zubac, Tobias Harris, Dalton Knecht

The Pacers face an important offseason after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, and several roster questions are already generating discussion around the organization.

Indiana Pacers News / The Lead / June 5

Indiana Pacers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

Last season was a rough one for the Indiana Pacers, as they finished with the second-worst record in the NBA. To make matters worse, courtesy of their trade for Ivica Zubac, they had to sacrifice their top-five pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.