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Pacers' Jas Bell On Pharrell Influence in New Role as Pacers Sports & Entertainment Design Director

Jas Bell was recently named Pacers Sports & Entertainment's first global design and product director. This newly created role will allow him to oversee the creation of merchandise for both the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever moving forward.

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Why the Pacers Believe in Johnny Furphy

Johnny Furphy may not be back the court until around the midway point of the season, but don't underestimate the level of impact he can have on this Pacers team.

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.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pacers GM on LeBron James: It won’t be Indiana

We can officially cross one team off the LeBron James list. That would be the Pacers. Indiana general manager Chad Buchanan said the team made its pitch to James’ agent, Rich Paul, but has been informed enough about the situation to know that LeBron won’t be coming to Indianapolis.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

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,

Kelly Oubre News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 23

Why the Pacers Targeted Kelly Oubre Jr. in Free Agency

The Indiana Pacers entered the offseason with one clear objective: improve their depth on the wing. In an in-depth conversation with myself and Michael

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 22

Pacers GM Wants One Young Player to Become Indiana's Version of OG Anunoby

Jarace Walker has been one of the most polarizing players on the Pacers roster since Indiana drafted him eighth overall in 2023. Some fans, see the flashes and believe he's destined to become the teams starting forward of the future.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton reveals 20-pound transformation with brutal shingles experience behind him

The Indiana Pacers are just a few months away from the upcoming 2026 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in October. The Pacers are hoping for a healthy season from Tyrese Haliburton, who missed all of the 2025-26 campaign due to a torn Achilles suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton News / AirJordanChronicles / July 22

Tyrese Haliburton on this NBA rule hurting players’ chances of getting a supermax contract

Tyrese Haliburton opened up about a rule that is changing the financial stability of professional players. For some of the most talented athletes, a single injury can now erase tens of millions of dollars from their next contract.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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Jalen Slawson News / Hoops Rumors / July 21

Pacers Re-Signing Jalen Slawson To Two-Way Contract

The Pacers and restricted free agent forward Jalen Slawson are in agreement on a two-way contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Slawson received a two-way qualifying offer from Indiana in June, so in all likelihood, he’s simply signing that QO.

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / July 20

Tyrese Haliburton Recalls How LeBron James Hilariously Shot Down His Pacers’ Pitch

It has been three weeks since the free agency window opened. After a brief period of extensive activity, things seem to have cooled off. Now, with only a few major storylines remaining, fans and analysts keep a close eye on recent developments.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 20

Tyrese Haliburton Gives Health Update, Talks LeBron Recruitment, Zubac Trade

Tyrese Haliburton made an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, providing Indiana Pacers fans with encouraging updates on his health while also discussing the team's offseason, his attempt to recruit LeBron James to Indiana, and why he believes the Pacers are positioned for a bounce-back season.

Taelon Peter News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 20

Taelon Peter to be Waived by Indiana Pacers

After one season with the Indiana Pacers, the No. 54 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is being waived, according to insider Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19