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The Indiana Pacers enter the 2026-27 season with one of the deepest and most balanced rosters in the Eastern Conference. After reaching the NBA Finals two seasons ago, Indiana didn't stand pat.

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Pacers GM Reveals Why Ivica Zubac Is a Perfect Fit in Indiana

At the NBA Trade Deadline in February, the Pacers made one of the splashiest moves when they acquired veteran center Ivica Zubac. While his game differs from former starting center Myles Turner, Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan believes Zubac brings qualitites that can elevate Indiana on both ends of the floor.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Pacers’ 8-second clip of Tyrese Haliburton proves he’s back after torn Achilles

An 8-second video of Tyrese Haliburton was all Indiana Pacers fans needed to get excited this offseason. Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed the entire 2025-26 season.

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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?

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Bleacher Report / July 25

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 24

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.

Johnny Furphy News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 24

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.

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.

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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 / 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

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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.

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.

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.

Taelon Peter News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Pacers To Waive Taelon Peter

The Pacers plan to waive Taelon Peter, who is on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Indiana selected the 6’3″ guard with the 54th overall pick in last year’s draft.