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On YouTubeIndiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / May 12
What’s Next for the Pacers After Losing Their 2026 First-Round Pick?
Sunday was a tough one for the Indiana Pacers. After all the losing, all the inverse standings watching, and all the Tankathon spins throughout the season, the Pacers officially lost their 2026 first-round pick when it conveyed to the Los Angeles Clippers following the NBA Draft Lottery.
Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton reveals what makes the NBA playoffs different
The Indiana Pacers are enduring a long summer after a brutal 18-61 season, but Tyrese Haliburton is still dropping gems from the sideline. While the star works back from a devastating Achilles tear suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, he’s been keeping a close eye on his division rivals, the Detroit Pistons.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / May 11
Pacers to target wing help, bench scoring
The Pacers aren’t tying their offseason to lottery luck — or lack thereof. The plan was already in place. General manager Chad Buchanan said the focus is on adding offense to the second unit, with an emphasis on the wing.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Pacers' penny-pinching led to draft lottery disaster
The Indiana Pacers got the worst lottery result possible on Sunday. After finishing with the NBA's second-worst record, they fell to No. 5 in the lottery and lost their pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Kevin Pritchard refuses to apologize for Ivica Zubac trade that cost them No. 5 pick
The Indiana Pacers did not receive any luck in NBA Draft during the lottery selection as they fell out of the top-four and thus had their pick conveyed to the LA Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade that was done back at the deadline in February.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / May 11
It was respectable and right for Pacers to go for it
Despite the Indiana Pacers falling out of the top four and it stinging supporters that they won’t pick one of the talented prospects in this loaded draft, the trade for Ivica Zubac made them better.
Ivica Zubac News / Total Apex Sports / May 11
Ping-Pong Ball Paranoia For The Pacers: How The Zubac Trade Turned Into a Lottery Nightmare
If you’re a Pacers fan who spent Sunday afternoon clutching a lucky rabbit’s foot and staring at a TV screen in disbelief, you aren’t alone. The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was supposed to be the light at the end of a dark, injury-plagued tunnel.
Kevin Pritchard News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired
Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard has addressed his team’s fan base following the results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery. The Pacers were widely considered the biggest losers of Sunday afternoon’s lottery results.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
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Indiana Pacers News / Ball Exclusives / May 10
Pacers President of Basketball Operations apologizes for losing first-round pick
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery results were revealed on Sunday and it was a nightmare for the Indiana Pacers. They finished this season with the league’s second-worst record at 18-64, but came out without a single first-round pick.
Kevin Pritchard News / Hoops Wire / May 10
Pacers’ Kevin Pritchard apologizes after No. 5 pick goes to Clippers
For the Pacers, the focus quickly shifted from the lottery result to the response. Team president Kevin Pritchard issued a public apology after Indiana lost its 2026 first-round pick, which landed at No.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers
The Indiana Pacers had a difficult season, finishing with the second-worst record in the league as they dealt with the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to a torn Achilles tendon among other injuries.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / May 10
Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure
Tyrese Haliburton offered the perfect reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ terrible NBA draft lottery luck on Sunday. The Pacers lost their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after it landed at No.
Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade
The Indiana Pacers came into Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery with a 53.1 percent chance of landing a top four pick and a 47.9 percent chance of their pick landing outside of the top four in the fifth or sixth spot.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / May 7
ESPN projects Pacers to take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 if lottery breaks their way
The draft picture is still up in the air with the lottery set for Sunday. But if the Pacers land near the top, ESPN already has a clear idea of where they could go.
Indiana Pacers News / Stadium Rant / May 7
The Indiana Pacers Could Rise Back To Contention Fast In The 2026-27 Season
Just last season, the Indiana Pacers were one win away from being champions of the NBA world, one misstep, and here we are. One of the worst teams in the league this season, having only won 19 total games.
Indiana Pacers News / EasySportz / May 6
The Clippers Are Humiliating The Pacers Before The NBA Draft Lottery
The Clippers are not even trying to hide the trolling anymore. Ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the Clippers’ social media team started poking fun at the Pacers because Indiana’s first-round pick could end up going directly to Los Angeles if it falls outside the top four.
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