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'Everybody Thinks We’re Tanking' – Indiana Pacers Forward Gets 100% Real on the Team’s Expectations for the Rest of the Season

The Indiana Pacers dropped their fifth consecutive game, losing 133-109 to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. As of this writing, they have the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 15-45, and may be better off tanking for the rest of the campaign.

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Knueppel Breaks Rookie Three-Point Record in Obi Toppin's Return

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers 133-109, handing Indiana its fifth straight loss. After the Pacers got off to a solid first-quarter start and led 34-31, the rest of the game belonged to Charlotte.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26

Kon Knueppel makes NBA history in Hornets' ninth straight road win

With his eight three-pointers in the Charlotte Hornets' 133-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Knueppel made NBA history.

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Grizzlies signing 40-year-old veteran

Obi Toppin News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 26

Obi Toppin To Return Against the Charlotte Hornets

After missing the last 56 regular-season games, Obi Toppin is set to return to the floor tonight when the Indiana Pacers host the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news during pregame media availability.

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NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 26

Indiana Pacers-Charlotte Hornets: Preview, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

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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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

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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

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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).