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The Indiana Pacers have had an eventful summer. After losing two-time All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton to a devastating Achilles tendon tear during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Indiana's 2025-26 season ceiling was lowered significantly.

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Pacers Star Provides Surprise Update on Achilles Recovery Timeline

A key Indiana Pacers standout has revealed how he's progressing from his Achilles tendon tear. Indiana was bit hard by the injury bug last season, at inconvenient times.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 18

Pacers’ $21 Million Contract Has Surprise Twist

The Indiana Pacers have four centers on their roster after letting Myles Turner head to Milwaukee for the next four years. For the first time in 10 years, a new center will start for them.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 18

Pacers Head Coach Gushes Over Young Big Man

The Indiana Pacers will have a new starting center for the first time in a decade. With Myles Turner now in Milwaukee, the Pacers have to figure out their center of the future.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 12

Pacers Notes: Pacers Sign $21 Million Big Man, Myles Turner Discusses Shocking Exit, More

The Indiana Pacers made their first big move of the offseason, signing Isaiah Jackson to a three-year, $21 million contract. The Pacers will hope Jackson can adequately replace former big man Myles Turner, who left for the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency.

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The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time

The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.

NBA News / A Sea of Blue / July 12

Saturday Headlines: Isaiah Jackson Gets Paid

Another former Cat secures an NBA bag. Good morning, BBN! Another day in the offseason, and another former Kentucky Wildcats player secures an NBA contract.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / July 11

Reports: Isaiah Jackson signs 3-year deal to stay with Pacers

Isaiah Jackson will remain an Indiana Pacer, as the free agent center agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract, according to multiple reports Friday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 11

NBA Notes: Pacers, Isaiah Jackson, Wizards, Marvin Bagley, Bucks

The Pacers are showing real faith in Isaiah Jackson’s future. The 6-foot-10 center has officially re-signed with Indiana on a three-year, $21 million contract, the team announced.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / July 11

Pacers agree to three-year deal with former first-round pick

The Pacers and restricted free agent center Isaiah Jackson have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract worth $21MM, agents Drew Morrison and Sam Rose tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 8

Pacers Close To Signing Another Big Man Amid Flurry of Moves

The Indiana Pacers need a new starting center after letting Myles Turner head to Milwaukee. He signed a four-year deal worth almost $109 million, although the Pacers thought they were going to get a chance to match that.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 2

After rash of injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals

After rash of big-man injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals

When two of their backup centers suffered Achilles tendon tears in the first nine days of the season, the Indiana Pacers were left with some very thin front court depth. The way they pivoted helped them reach the NBA Finals.

Pacers F Jarace Walker to miss at least first 2 games of finals

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 29

Injured Pacers Center Shares First Hand Look at Long Recovery Process

The Indiana Pacers suffered a major blow losing Isaiah Jackson to a torn Achilles injury in early November. Jackson will remain out for the remainder of the season but has already started his road to recovery.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 10

Pacers News: Proposal Projects Indiana Trades for $59 Million Defense-First Big Man

The Indiana Pacers clearly need frontcourt help. Surprisingly, despite losing backup centers Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman for the year with season-ending

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Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / December 8

How Can Pacers Get Relief From Injuries?

Since the very first game of the NBA season, the Indiana Pacers haven't been able to catch a break. The team has been riddled with injuries all season long, and James Wiseman tore his Achilles tendon in the opening game.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 6

Pacers Earn Multiple Disabled Player Exceptions, Could Help With Trade Talks

The Indiana Pacers are doing their darnedest to make lemonade out of some majorly distressed lemons. After a league-designated physician determined that

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 5

Hornets granted disabled player exception after Grant Williams' season-ending knee injury

The Hornets have been granted a disabled player exception after Grant Williams‘ season-ending knee injury.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 30

Pacers Acquire $20M All-Star in Massive Mock Trade Proposal

After losing multiple big men to season-ending injuries, the Indiana Pacers have been searching around the league for frontcourt help. Indiana lost Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to injury, leaving their frontcourt fairly thin behind Myles Turner.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / November 3

Indiana Pacers Player Reportedly Will Miss Remainder Of NBA Season

Indiana Pacers player Isaiah Jackson has appeared in five games this season. The former Kentucky star had been averaging 7.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest while shooting 60.9% from the field before getting injured.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

It’s Time For Pacers Rookie To Step Up Amid Isaiah Jackson Injury

Just months after the Indiana Pacers’ postseason run was hamstrung by Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury, they’ve lost two centers to Achilles injuries.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 2

Pacers center to have surgery for torn Achilles tendon

Pacers center Isaiah Jackson will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 23

Michigan-Born NBA Veteran Could Miss Pistons vs Pacers Matchup

On Wednesday night, the Detroit Pistons will go head-to-head with the Indiana Pacers for their first of four matchups during the 2024-2025 NBA season. While the game could serve as a return home for Isaiah Jackson, the Pacers have the veteran frontcourt player on the injury report leading up to the matchup.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2024

Watch: Pacers bench dominates in first half of Game 1 vs. Knicks

It's the second straight game T.J. McConnell has provided bench punch after logging 20 points and nine assists in Indiana's Game 6 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 14, 2023

Bobby Portis Has A Cold Response After Breaking Isaiah Jackson's Nose

The Bucks and Pacers had one of the most entertaining games of the year as Giannis Antetokounmpo's history-making 64-point night was overshadowed by a series of hard fouls and hurt feelings.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2023