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Pacers release statement after losing key executive to college ranks

The Indiana Pacers are navigating a difficult 2025-26 season defined by injuries and a significant shift in their front office. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has been sidelined all year with an Achilles injury suffered during the previous campaign’s Finals run, has faced a new setback after being diagnosed with shingles.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Pacers' Rick Carlisle Shares Why Tyrese Haliburton 'Will Be Away' From Indiana

Facing a turbulent season following last year's NBA Finals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers' misery has been compounded by a new injury update regarding star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Field Level Media / February 22

Pacers coach: G Tyrese Haliburton has shingles

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, already missing this season because of a torn right Achilles tendon, was diagnosed with shingles, coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday.

Kobe Brown News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 22

Kobe Brown Shows His Promise in Loss to Mavericks

“What can Brown do for you?” Yes, it’s the famous UPS slogan, but lately, it’s also been a legitimate question when watching Indiana Pacers games. When

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Tyrese Haliburton sent home by Pacers due to unusual illness

The Indiana Pacers have not had Tyrese Haliburton all season. Now they will be without his presence for a few weeks for a very strange reason.

Aaron Nesmith out at least one more week due to ankle sprain

Suns guard Dillon Brooks breaks left hand vs. Magic

76ers' Johni Broome out indefinitely with torn meniscus

Daryl Morey receives a harsh chant during 76ers’ latest loss

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards takes a swipe at ‘dirty’ Memphis

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 22

NBA Notes: Kings, Killian Hayes, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Sixers

The Kings are planning to sign guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Hayes, the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, never found consistency in Detroit and has spent most of the past two seasons outside the NBA.

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Aaron Nesmith News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Aaron Nesmith Out At Least One More Week Due To Ankle Sprain

Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith, who suffered a right ankle sprain in Thursday’s loss to Washington, will miss at least one more week due to the injury, according to head coach Rick Carlisle (Twitter link via Tony East of Circle City Spin).

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 22

22 Players Listed Injured Before Pacers-Mavericks Game

The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks have reported a combined 22 players on their official injury report ahead of the 5:00 p.m. ET tip-off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 22

Haliburton stunned by goalie Hellebuyck leading Team USA to gold

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton stunned by goalie Connor Hellebuyck leading Team USA to Olympic gold

Hellebuyck left everything on the ice Sunday.

Team USA's Jack Hughes should seek a good dentist after winning gold medal at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

The '2026 Team USA Olympic hockey team' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 20

Rick Carlisle Welcomes Adam Silver's Tanking Crackdown

The NBA is preparing to take its most aggressive step yet in the fight against tanking, and changes could be implemented as soon as 2027. Following this week’s general managers meeting, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Commissioner Adam Silver informed all 30 teams that the league intends to introduce new anti-tanking measures next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 19

NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work

The NBA is about to get serious regarding its tanking problem, and it could have some big rule changes in place as soon as next season.

Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts

Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls tanking teams 'losers' in lengthy rant

NBA owners believe Mavs' Cooper Flagg lottery was 'obviously fixed'

Cade Cunningham makes history, beats Knicks in battle of top East contenders

Kevin Durant ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record, close to matching Kobe Bryant

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls tanking teams 'losers' in lengthy rant

With the 2025-26 NBA season coming closer to an end, some teams are benching players as they begin to tank for a better draft pick.

NBA's new anti-tanking rules might not totally work

Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts

Mark Cuban blasts NBA's priorities amid tanking controversy

Pacers president asks fans if they would embrace tanking

NBA owners believe Mavs' Cooper Flagg lottery was 'obviously fixed'

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Pacers resume tumultuous season against growing Wizards

Nothing has gone according to plan for the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers this season, but coach Rick Carlisle is still appreciating every minute. The Pacers return to the court Thursday to play the first of back-to-back matchups against the host Washington Wizards.