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Tyrese Haliburton Excited for Return to Iowa State

INDIANAPOLIS -- Tyrese Haliburton will make his first official return to the court in preseason action against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Ames, Iowa at Hilton Coliseum.

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3 Things to Watch for in Pacers First Preseason Game

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers play their first preseason game Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa -- the home of the Iowa State Cyclones.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 6

5 Pacers Players With the Most to Gain During the Preseason

Preseason basketball isn't necessarily about wins and losses, especially for a Pacers team that already has most of its rotation figured out. For several players further down the depth, chart, however, these exhibition games could carry significant weight.

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How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 6

Preseason Status Uncertain for Pacers Guards

INDIANAPOLIS -- Sunday afternoon the Indiana Pacers hosted their annual FanJam at Gainbridge Fieldhouse where they played an intrasquad scrimmage game in front of a sold-out crowd.

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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.

Ivica Zubac News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 5

Ivica Zubac's 3 Biggest Challenges Include Stars From Knicks, 76ers

When the Pacers traded for Ivica Zubac, they acquired a traditional center that plays around the basket on offense and protects the rim on defense. He isn't the lightest of foot and he won't spread the floor as a three-point shooter, but he's a physical presence that can punish opponents with his size, force, and high IQ.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4

Seeing Tyrese Haliburton back in action leaves Pacers fans going bananas

Coach Rick Carlisle’s Indiana Pacers are attempting to run back their 2024-25 NBA Finals appearance with their familiar core led by Tyrese Haliburton, who made a stern injury announcement.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 4

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ivica Zubac Shine in Pacers Fan Jam

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers hosted their annual Fan Jam event on Sunday afternoon. The sold-out event provided fans with an opportunity to watch a 12-minute intrasquad scrimmage game and a sing-and-dance-off featuring rookies Braden Smith, Rienk Mast, and Keba Keita.

Kelly Oubre News / Hoops Wire / October 3

Pacers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. already loving life in Indiana

Kelly Oubre Jr. is still learning the Pacers’ system. He already knows he likes it. The veteran wing said after Friday’s practice that Indiana’s quick-moving, unselfish style has been an adjustment, but a welcome one.

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / October 3

Predicting the Indiana Pacers Starting Five Stat Lines for the 2026-27 Season

The Indiana Pacers basically wrote off an entire year of basketball after Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The fallout wasn’t just disappointing… it was outright brutal, as Indiana plummeted from being one win away from raising a championship banner to a miserable 19-63 record.

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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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 3

Four Takeaways from Day 4 of Pacers Training Camp

INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers had their fourth practice of training camp on Saturday morning as they prepare for the start of the season. New starting center

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 2

Three Takeaways From Day 3 of Pacers Training Camp

INDIANAPOLIS -- After a day off from practice on Thursday, the guys were back at it on Friday as they continue to get ready for the start of the regular season.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 2

Pacers Offer Early Look at How Rotation Could Take Shape

INDIANAPOLIS — the Indiana Pacers are entering the 2026-27 season mostly healthy and ready to compete for an NBA Championship. The season formally opened this week, starting with Media Day on Monday and continuing with training camp practices in the subsequent days.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / October 1

Rick Carlisle Believes New Role Could Pay Off for Jarace Walker

INDIANAPOLIS -- Every young basketball player that has aspirations of making it to the NBA always dreams big of becoming a star. However, there are only so many players that can achieve that goal.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / September 30

Biggest Takeaways From Day 2 of Pacers Training Camp

INDIANAPOLIS -- After a strong first day of Training Camp, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle felt that day two was even better. From an impressive showing by the starters to Kelly Oubre Jr.

Larry Nance Jr. News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Larry Nance Jr: Pacers ‘at the forefront of the new NBA’

Larry Nance Jr. has played in the NBA for more than a decade. He thinks the Pacers have figured something out. Nance said Indiana’s pace, conditioning

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / September 29

Three Takeaways From Day 1 of Pacers Training Camp

The Indiana Pacers officially opened training camp Tuesday, and while there is still plenty of work to be done before the regular season begins, Day 1 provided some notable updates.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / September 29

5 Rick Carlisle Quotes From Pacers Media Day That Stood Out

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rick Carlisle is back for his 10th season as head coach of the Indiana Pacers, looking to lead the franchise to a place that has never been before: an NBA championship.

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / September 29

Zubac, Haliburton and Siakam Quickly Building Chemistry for Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers were elated last February when they were able to acquire Ivica Zubac hours before the NBA trade deadline. Upon his arrival,

Indiana Pacers News / Indiana Pacers on SI / September 28

How the Pacers Are Keeping Their Past Connected to the Present

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rick Carlisle has been around the Indiana Pacers long enough to see the franchise from several different perspectives. He was an assistant coach when Reggie Miller, Dale Davis and the Pacers were making annual trips deep into the playoffs in the late 1990s.

Andrew Nembhard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Up-inspired offseason video will hit Indiana fans in the feels

Before the 2026-27 season begins, Indiana Pacers star Andrew Nembhard hyped up fans with a video that appears to be inspired by the Pixar movie Up. He posted the video on social media on Monday, Sep.

Indiana Pacers News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Indiana Pacers Receive Strong Message from Kelly Oubre Jr.

Veteran forward Kelly Oubre Jr. said he chose the Indiana Pacers because the team’s style matches the way he still wants to play. Oubre, who signed a two-year deal with Indiana this summer after three seasons in Philadelphia, spoke about the decision as training camp approaches.

James Johnson News / HITC / September 25

Indiana Pacers GM reveals why they re-signed veteran enforcer James Johnson

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan has explained why the franchise brought back veteran forward James Johnson despite not having the cap space to keep him on the opening-night roster.