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Entering its final game of February, Indiana is well-positioned to execute its goal of finishing with the worst record possible. A 2-8 run has it back in the Eastern Conference basement as they reached their 60th game of a season that will be remembered as a means to an end if it results in a top-four pick.

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Pacers star Pascal Siakam’s injury status for possible Obi Toppin return vs. Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The Pacers are anticipating a return of one of their key contributors from their playoff run: Obi Toppin, who’s listed as questionable.

Obi Toppin News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

Will Obi Toppin Finally Return for the Pacers Tonight After Four-Month Rehab?

The Indiana Pacers were almost on top of the NBA ladder last year. With some stellar performances, the Pacers went all the way to the finals, where they finally lost.

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Obi Toppin News / Hoops Rumors / February 25

Pacers’ Obi Toppin Upgraded To Questionable For Thursday

Pacers forward Obi Toppin is on the verge of returning to action after missing nearly the entire 2025/26 season. As Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files notes (via Twitter), Toppin has been upgraded to questionable to play on Thursday vs.

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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 / Hoops Wire / February 25

Pacers well-positioned for a return after reset season

The Pacers aren’t pretending this season is headed anywhere special. The focus shifted to what comes next a while ago. Indiana sits at 15-43 with a projected finish near the bottom of the standings and a 12 percent chance at the No.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Indiana Pacers: Projected to Land A.J. Dybantsa in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

The Indiana Pacers have a 15-44 record this season in the NBA. Indiana is projected to have one of the top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Pacers a season ago were just one win away from the NBA Championship against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 25

Dejounte Murray’s Return Offers Blueprint for Tyrese Haliburton’s Comeback

When Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, he immediately entered one of the most difficult recovery journeys in professional sports.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 25

The Safest Pick That Could Rev the Pacers Into High Gear

The Pacers got absolutely rocked last night by the Philadelphia 76ers. This has been a familiar refrain all season long. The Pacers now fall to 15-44 in the tank race.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Joel Embiid Makes Statement in Return vs. Pacers

The Indiana Pacers dropped their fourth straight game Tuesday night, falling 135–114 to the Philadelphia 76ers in the second contest of a four-game homestand.

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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.

T.J. McConnell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Pacers’ TJ McConnell fakes hamstring injury after transition layup

The Indiana Pacers (15-43) are not overly concerned with winning games this season, but head coach Rick Carlisle still needs enough healthy players to finish out the campaign.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 24

Pacers' Rick Carlisle slams 'shocking' tanking investigation

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle slams NBA's 'shocking' tanking investigation

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stayed quiet about the NBA's $100K tanking fine for two weeks. He didn't mince words when he broke his silence Tuesday.

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

Tari Eason's dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley's trash talk

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Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Carlisle Responds to NBA’s Statement on Pacers Fine

On Tuesday morning, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed the team’s $100,000 fine for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy during his weekly radio show on 107.5 The Fan with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd.

Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / February 24

'Needs to Be Investigated': Adam Silver Questioned as Pacers HC Makes Heartbreaking Confession Over $100,000 Fine

The league began punishing teams for intentionally resting their stars. The Pacers were dealt a $100,000 fine for their roster management. For weeks, Adam Silver discussed ways to counter tanking practices.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Rick Carlisle reveals ridiculous question NBA asked before issuing tanking fine

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the tanking fine his team received, and revealed that the NBA asked some ridiculous questions as part of its investigation.

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

Tari Eason's dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley's trash talk

Rest-of-season NBA dates, deadlines to watch

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 24

Indiana Pacers embrace tanking as ultimate commitment to winning

Indiana native Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about tanking and being at odds with the NBA. Last week, the ex-owner of the Dallas Mavericks came out in

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 23

Indiana Pacers Take Another Bad Turn in Rough Season

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the worst teams in the league this season, but it appears that there could be a spot further than the rock bottom they currently face.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Pacers Notes: Kobe Brown rising, Siakam stays aggressive, Haliburton away

The Pacers quietly did more than just add size when they acquired Ivica Zubac from the Clippers. They also brought in Kobe Brown, who has gone from a fringe rotation player in Los Angeles to a regular contributor in Indiana.

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

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).