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Pacers Linked to Three Free Agents Ahead of Free Agency

Free agency officially kicks off tonight at 6:00 PM EST and the Indiana Pacers are looking to find ways to get better. Chad Buchanan recently told reporters

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Why it made sense for Pacers bring Micah Potter back

Micah Potter was one of the bright spots in a lost season for the Pacers this past year. And now, the contract for the backup big has been exercised by the team.

Micah Potter News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pacers To Exercise Option On Micah Potter’s Deal

The Pacers plan to exercise their $2,801,346 option on Micah Potter‘s contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. They have also extended a two-way qualifying offer to Jalen Slawson.

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How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Tyrese Haliburton gives a 3-word response to the Knicks winning the NBA title

Tyrese Haliburton is taking a break from playing the heel. The Indiana Pacers star Haliburton spoke with reporters at his basketball camp over the weekend.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 28

What the Indiana Pacers Draft Tells Us About Their Free Agency Plans

Entering the draft with zero picks, the Indiana Pacers found a way to get back into the top half of the second round. Indiana traded away Kam Jones, and two second-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030, to acquire the rights to Purdue point guard, Braden Smith, the No.

Tyrese Haliburton News / EssentiallySports / June 28

Tyrese Haliburton Has a 3-Word Response to Knicks’ Championship Win While Providing Health Update

When The Hollywood Reporter asked Tyrese Haliburton what it was like to watch the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship, the man whose team broke the hearts of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs didn’t hesitate.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 28

NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Grizzlies

Tyrese Haliburton believes he’ll be ready when next season tips off. Speaking at his Simple Truth Basketball ProCamp, the Pacers star told reporters he’s finally feeling like himself again after spending the past year working his way back from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Tyrese Haliburton Feels Like “Healthy NBA Player”

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has been out of action since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, is confident that he’ll be ready for the start of next season, relays Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter video link).

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shares ‘exciting’ update amid injury recovery

Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery continues to trend in the right direction, with the Indiana Pacers star providing an encouraging update after a challenging year marked by both a torn Achilles and a battle with shingles.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Pacers 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Indiana Pacers walked into the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center trying to salvage something from one of the most dramatic collapses in recent NBA history.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 26

An Assessment of Braden Smith, the Pacers' New Point Guard

If the Indiana Pacers were going to trade up into the 2026 NBA Draft despite starting the night with no picks, it makes sense why they might target a guy voted All-Hoosier 1st team as a Sophomore at Westfield High School who also happened to be voted Indiana Mr.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 26

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan Explains Why Indiana Drafted Braden Smith, Discusses Free Agency Plans

Thursday afternoon, Pacers General Manager, Chad Buchanan, spoke to the media at the Ascension St. Vincent Practice facility about their recent addition to the team, Braden Smith. Smith grew up in Westfield, Indiana, the same city as Buchanan.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 25

Pacers to Sign Braden Smith to Two-Way Contract

For over a week, the Indiana Pacers were rumored to have interest in getting back into the second round of the NBA Draft, first being reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and they did just that by acquiring the Westfield standout, Braden Smith.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 25

Braden Smith becomes the latest hometown kid to join the Pacers

Purdue standout Braden Smith is staying home. The Indiana Pacers made a move on night two of the NBA Draft, and ultimately acquired the draft rights to Smith with the 38th overall pick.

Ivica Zubac News / AirJordanChronicles / June 25

'She was crying': Ivica Zubac Shares How His Trade Deadline Move Devastated His Family

NBA fans are used to seeing trades happen in seconds on their phone screens. But for veteran center Ivica Zubac, a sudden phone call in February 2026 brought a life-changing reality.

Jay Huff News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Jay Huff Among NBA Vets Representing U.S. In World Cup Qualifiers

USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off in early July. The following

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / June 22

NBA Draft Rumors: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Pacers, Thunder

Darryn Peterson may be trying to put some draft speculation to rest. After reports surfaced suggesting he wasn’t interested in landing with the Jazz, the former Kansas star revealed Monday that he met with Utah over the weekend.

Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pacers’ Ivica Zubac makes ‘best shape’ promise ahead of 2026-27 season

The Indiana Pacers are currently gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in October. The Pacers do not have a pick in the first round of this year’s NBA Draft thanks to last year’s trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, in which Indiana brought in Ivica Zubac.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / June 11

Pacers Rumors: Ivica Zubac, Tobias Harris, Dalton Knecht

The Pacers face an important offseason after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, and several roster questions are already generating discussion around the organization.

Indiana Pacers News / The Lead / June 5

Indiana Pacers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

Last season was a rough one for the Indiana Pacers, as they finished with the second-worst record in the NBA. To make matters worse, courtesy of their trade for Ivica Zubac, they had to sacrifice their top-five pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.