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'What a man': Rick Carlisle honors the remarkable life and legacy of his father

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has spent decades around the game of basketball, but the man who made the greatest impact on his life wasn't an NBA coach or a legendary player.

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Indiana Pacers Slammed With Even More Brutal Injury News

Ben Sheppard will be out “months” rather than weeks, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday, without offering a timetable. Wednesday’s surgery on the torn meniscus in Sheppard’s left knee showed he needed a full repair, Tony East of Circle City Spin reported.

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Andrew Nembhard returns to familiar role for Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Andrew Nembhard is back in an all-too-familiar role for the Indiana Pacers. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will be sidelined for at least the next few weeks, meaning Nembhard has returned to the starting point guard position for the time being.

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LeBron James gets humbled by Jalen Slawson in viral NBA moment in Pacers vs. 76ers

LeBron James was given a taste of his own medicine after Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson blocked his shot in a viral moment during the Philadelphia 76ers’ latest NBA game.

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How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Tyrese Haliburton News / EasySportz / October 28

Tyrese Haliburton Sidelined With Hamstring Injury After Emotional Return

The Indiana Pacers have suffered another major setback as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton unlikely to return before two-week injury update

The Pacers have some clarity on Tyrese Haliburton’s latest injury. They’ll still have to wait to get their offense’s organizer back. Coach Rick Carlisle described Haliburton as week-to-week with a “mild left hamstring strain” before Wednesday’s game against the Sixers, according to Alex Golden of Pacers On SI.

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 28

Pacers give possible timeline for return of Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton suffered a left hamstring injury, and after a day full of imaging and consultations with the organization and doctors, he now has a timeline for his recovery.

Tyrese Haliburton's comeback story comes to a halt with hamstring injury

Thunder may be without Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace for remainder of season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fights tears after Jalen Williams stretchered off in Thunder win

Sam Presti addresses Russell Westbrook reunion idea after Thunder injuries

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 28

Indiana Pacers-Philadelphia 76ers Preview: Injuries, Odds & Starters

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:00 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: ESPN (National), DAZN (Indiana), NBC

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam recreates iconic Rick Carlisle press conference in epic Halloween gag

The Indiana Pacers have gotten off to a mixed start to the 2026-27 NBA season, opening with a 2-2 record. Pascal Siakam, however, has continued to play at an All-Star level and is currently averaging 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and four assists per game.

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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.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / Field Level Media / October 28

Report: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) to miss time

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time with a strained left hamstring, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sidelined again after promising return

Tyrese Haliburton waited 16 months to get back on the floor. Four games into his return, the Pacers are facing another stretch without him. Haliburton has a strained left hamstring and will miss time, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, via Jamal Collier.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / October 28

Tyrese Haliburton's comeback story comes to a halt with hamstring injury

Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn Achilles. Through the first four games this season, he's looked like the star he was the last time he was on the court.

Pacers provide a possible timeline for return for Haliburton

OKC GM addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing

Kyrie Irving is being linked to new team

Lakers agree to a contract with former Grizzlies center

Report: James Dolan is upset that Knicks do not want to visit White House

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Rumors / October 28