Indiana Pacers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indiana Pacers Snubbed from Primetime Games

The NBA schedule is being released in three segments this season: Opening day, opening week, NBA Cup games, and Christmas Day games. After the first two days, the Indiana Pacers were only chosen for one primetime game on November 13, 2026 against the New York Knicks.

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Every Pacers Draft Pick from the Last 5 Years and Where They Are Now

When you think of the Indiana Pacers draft history you're left feeling underwhelmed. The Pacers have either been too good to have a solid pick, or they've failed to find a long-term answer when picking higher.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

The Most Important Trade in Pacers Franchise History

When you think of trades the Indiana Pacers have made in franchise history your reminded of how successful the organization has been in targeting future stars.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 9

Breaking Down the Indiana Pacers' Cap Sheet for the 2026-27 Season

Navigating the penalties of the first and second apron since their introduction in 2024 has become the norm for most NBA teams. Indiana is notorious for making cost-saving moves and they've been one of the most successful teams to do so while staying competitive.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 8

Assessing the outsider views of Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers

After a wild NBA off-season, the Eastern Conference is looking absolutely stacked on paper for the upcoming season. There is star power across the league, and fans are already realizing there aren't enough playoff spots to fit all of the teams that have championship aspirations.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 8

The One Thing the Pacers Need Most from Each Starter

The Indiana Pacers enter the upcoming season with expectations of returning to the top of the Eastern Conference. After a season derailed by injuries, Indiana has the talent to make another deep playoff run, but getting there will require more than simply having its best players back on the floor.

Taelon Peter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Spurs sign former Pacers second-round pick to Exhibit 10 contract

The San Antonio Spurs on Friday signed former Indiana Pacers guard Taelon Peter to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving the 2025 second-round pick an opportunity to compete for a spot during training camp.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 7

Who is the Most Important Reserve for Pacers Next Season?

Every strong title contender has key reserves that step in and leaving an impact on a playoff series. We saw that two postseasons ago when multiple players stepped up big for the Pacers.

Taelon Peter News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Spurs To Sign Taelon Peter

Less than three weeks after being waived by the Pacers, Taelon Peter has a new NBA opportunity lined up, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the 2025 second-round pick has agreed to a deal with the Spurs and will attend training camp with the team.

Garrison Mathews News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Garrison Mathews Joining Olimpia Milano

Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 6

The 3 Biggest Pitfalls the Pacers Face on Road Back to Contention

While excitement is in the air for the Indiana Pacers return to excellence, the road back won't come without challenges. When observing what will get the Pacers back to title contention, you first look at Tyrese Haliburton's return.

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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.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 6

Tyrese Haliburton's Dad Shares His Priceless Reaction to Rob49's WTHELLY

In 2025, New Orleans rapper Rob49 dropped a single called “WTHELLY” featuring Chicago’s own G Herbo, which he recorded in one take. The single exploded across social media and would land him courtside at Indiana Pacers games, mainly because of some of the lyrics in the single referencing Pacers two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.

Indiana Pacers News / Stadium Rant / August 4

The Indiana Pacers Championship Chances In 2026-27: Do They Have A Shot?

The Indiana Pacers championship chances should be high, but they seem to be written off by most people heading into the new season. The main reason is that the East has gotten dramatically better since they made it to the Finals in 2025, but another reason is Tyrese Haliburton.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 4

Where do Braden Smith and Johnny Furphy Rank Amongst Pacers' Youth?

At the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, the Pacers set a franchise-high in losses with 63. All those losses were supposed to amount to a top-four draft pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft, but just like everything else for the Pacers since June 22, 2025, nothing has gone their way.

Braden Smith News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 3

Braden Smith has Made a Decision about His Future

The Indiana Pacers have yet to sign Braden Smith to a contract yet and speculation on whether he would return for a fifth year of college basketball has started to rise.

Draymond Green News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 3

Draymond Green Believes That Pacers Are Title Contenders

A little over 13 months ago the Indiana Pacers were on the cusp of winning their first NBA Championship. Unfortunately, Tyrese Haliburton suffered a horrific injury in the first quarter of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and it sucked all of the air out of the building.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27

Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.

Lakers facing new roadblock to sign Jonathan Kuminga

Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory

Ranking the three NBA teams that will shock everyone in 2026-27

Five players who proved Summer League excellence isn't a sign of things to come

The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Pacers’ 8-second clip of Tyrese Haliburton proves he’s back after torn Achilles

An 8-second video of Tyrese Haliburton was all Indiana Pacers fans needed to get excited this offseason. Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed the entire 2025-26 season.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: Larry Nance Jr. ‘really good fit with our locker room’

The Pacers made a somewhat curious frontcourt swap this offseason, waiving Micah Potter and replacing him with former Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Pacers GM Buchanan Talks Oubre, Nance, Centers, Two-Ways

After Tyrese Haliburton joked last week during an episode of the Mind The Game podcast about how his efforts to recruit LeBron James to Indiana went nowhere,

Jalen Slawson News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Pacers re-sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract

The Pacers are bringing back one of their more intriguing developmental players. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Indiana has agreed to re-sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract after extending him a qualifying offer earlier this offseason.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Tyrese Haliburton says he’s feeling ‘great’ ahead of Pacers return

Tyrese Haliburton believes the toughest part is finally behind him. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the Pacers point guard said he’s fully recovered from shingles, has lost the weight he gained during treatment and is feeling as good as he has in quite some time as he continues working his way back from a torn Achilles.