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Braden Smith talks improvement and the season ahead

By now, Braden Smith is probably a little tired of being asked about playing in Indiana. He's excited, and it's a dream come true. This much we know. On Monday night, however, Smith had the opportunity to answer a wider range of questions.

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Tyrese Haliburton puts on charity softball game

Monday night was about the city of Indianapolis. Led by Tyrese Haliburton, several Pacers, Colts, and Fever players came together to put on a charity softball game at Victory Field in front of a sold out crowd.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton hypes up crowd at charity game with huge message on return

Tyrese Haliburton is nearing the finish line of his Achilles rehab as the Indiana Pacers star guard expressed an exciting message for fans ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 22

Can the Pacers Go From 19 Wins to 50?

Around Christmas time last season, Pascal Siakam voiced his frustrations with the lackluster season the Indiana Pacers were having and essentially called out his teammates to start caring more about losing.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 21

3 Former Pacers Who Could Return to Indiana This Season

After the Indiana Pacers waived Ethan Thompson and signed Braden Smith to a two-way deal, it left them one open roster spot on their 15-man roster. There

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 20

Are the Pacers Being Underrated by Outsiders?

Sleeping on the Indiana Pacers is a reoccurring trend by sports analysts and experts outside of the Indy market. With the 2026-27 NBA season just two months away, oddsmakers and experts are sharing their opinions on how they see the Eastern and Western Conference playing out next season.

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Chris Russo Takes Shot At Tyrese Haliburton With Blunt Jerry West Comparison

Tyrese Haliburton is set to make his long-awaited return to the court when the Indiana Pacers take on the New Orleans Pelicans in their season opener on Oct.

Indiana Pacers News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Tyrese Haliburton Believes Ivica Zubac Will Transform His Game With Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton is getting ready for his long-awaited return to the Indiana Pacers next season, and he thinks playing next to Ivica Zubac could add an entirely new dimension to his game.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 20

The Indiana Pacers' all-time lineup

Even without an NBA championship, the Indiana Pacers have a special history which includes three ABA titles that are just as valuable. The team has been in operation since 1967-68, so making an All-time lineup was no easy task, and it resulted in keeping 12 of the team’s 21 All-Stars off.

Indiana Pacers News / HITC / August 20

‘He’s not Jerry West…’ Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo slams Tyrese Haliburton’s national broadcast criticism

Tyrese Haliburton complained that his return from an Achilles tear isn’t a nationally broadcast NBA game, and the Mad Dog isn’t having any of it. The last

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Chris Russo calls out Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton with ‘Jerry West’ admission

When Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2024, he established himself as one of the brightest stars in the NBA. He might not be a megastar, though, at least according to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo.

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.

Jarace Walker News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 19

Will Jarace Walker be a Rotation Player by the End of the Season?

If there is one player on the Pacers roster facing the most uncertainty heading into the season, it's Jarace Walker. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft enters the season on an expiring rookie contract and is hopeful to take another step forward this season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 18

Why the Pacers could be among biggest losers if Kawhi lands in Toronto

When Tyrese Haliburton was lost in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers went about attempting to finish the job of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder without him. Close as they came to pulling off the impossible, the Pacers failed to win a title.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Tyrese Haliburton Reveals Kings Told Him To Buy A House Before Shocking Trade

Tyrese Haliburton thought he had every reason to believe that he would be part of the Sacramento Kings‘ long-term future. After his rookie season, the organization was apparently telling him exactly that.

Braden Smith News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 17

Pacers Officially Sign Braden Smith

The Indiana Pacers have officially signed Braden Smith to a two-way contract. After being selected with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Purdue Boilermaker finally inks a deal nearly two months later.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Pacers Sign Braden Smith To Two-Way Contract

Former Purdue sharpshooter Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / August 17

'We could do it': Tyrese Haliburton sends warning to Eastern Conference

Despite all the upheaval around the Association over the summer, Haliburton believes that he and his new-look Indiana Pacers have just as good a chance as anybody in the East to make it back to basketball's biggest stage.

Tyrese Haliburton shocked to face Pelicans in long-awaited return

Pacers Sign Braden Smith To Two-Way Contract

Pacers To Waive Ethan Thompson

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 17

The Top 10 Pacers in their NBA History

Last week, Alex Golden and I made a list of our "Top 10 Pacers in history" on the Setting the Pace podcast. We decided to limit our selections to the NBA-only player list.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Tyrese Haliburton’s story about the Warriors passing on him will make fans upset

Tyrese Haliburton still remembers his 2020 workout with the Golden State Warriors that had him thinking he was headed to the Bay Area. The Indiana Pacers star appeared on the “Numbers on the Board” podcast earlier this week and opened up about the team’s decision to pass on him in the 2020 NBA draft.

Indiana Pacers News / The Spun / August 16

Tyrese Haliburton 'Shocked' By Indiana's 2026-27 NBA Schedule

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are a year removed from the NBA Finals. The Pacers dealt with serious injury blows in 2025-26, losing Haliburton for the entire season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 16

What's Next for Braden Smith After Pacers Waive Player

The Indiana Pacers had been weighing their options with Ethan Thompson's two-way contract, but ultimately made their decision Friday, August 14, when they waived the guard.

Ethan Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 16

Ethan Thompson Signs Two-Year Deal With KK Partizan

A few days after being waived by the Pacers, free agent guard Ethan Thompson has officially signed a two-year contract with KK Partizan, the EuroLeague team announced in a press release.

Ethan Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Pacers To Waive Ethan Thompson

The Pacers are waiving guard Ethan Thompson, who is on a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). from Serbia indicated that Thompson was expected to be waived by Indiana after the 27-year-old reached a one-plus-one contract agreement with the EuroLeague team KK Partizan.

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.