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In September, National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver addressed concerns about fans struggling to access games on television by saying, “This is very much a highlights-based sport, so Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube — another example that is advertising based that consumers can consume.” The backlash was swift.

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Pascal Siakam Fires Back at Tanking Narrative Surrounding the Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz are in some serious trouble at the moment. Critics have accused the Pacers of tanking because of some questionable roster rotations.

Pascal Siakam News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam claps back at tanking claims: ‘I play almost every game’

Pascal Siakam shut down any notion of the Indiana Pacers tanking throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. Tanking has become a hot topic going into the All-Star break, especially after the league fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for intentionally taking out starters in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14

Adam Silver threatens severe punishment for tanking teams

NBA commissioner Adam Silver thinks 'tanking' is worse than ever, teams could get severe punishment

Not only does the NBA have a tanking problem this season, league commissioner Adam Silver thinks it might be worse than it's been in recent memory.

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NBA mulling wild idea to fix tanking

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 14

The First Pick in Draft May Not be Set in Stone for the Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have a high probability of landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Since we are at the All-Star break, let’s explore that possibility.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Indiana Pacers News / EssentiallySports / February 14

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Dishes on ‘Basketball Without Borders,’ All-Star Nod and Tyrese Haliburton Injury (Exclusive)

Whenever he gazed at the campers eager to showcase their game, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam saw his own reflection. Two days before he will play in his fourth NBA All-Star game, Siakam attended the 10th annual Basketball Without Borders All-Star camp (BWB) that the NBA and FIBA hosted at the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo, Calif.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

The Evolution Of Jarace Walker: How a Trip Home And A Hard Foul Changed the Narrative

In the NBA, the line between “bust” and “breakout” is often thinner than the patience of a fan base on a losing streak. We see it every year: a young lottery pick gets thrown into the fire, struggles to interpret the speed of the pro game, and suddenly looks like a deer in headlights rather than a franchise cornerstone.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

Where Jarace Walker Goes from Here for Pacers

On Thursday evening, Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joined my podcast, Setting The Pace, to discuss several topics surrounding the team, including the development of Jarace Walker.

Chad Buchanan News / Hoops Wire / February 13

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan: We want to be in position to contend for title again next year

The Pacers are not pretending. Asked what the roster still needs now that Indiana has a new starting center, general manager Chad Buchanan gave an honest answer to respected Pacers insider Tony East of Forbes.

Ivica Zubac News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

Pacers GM Explains Why Indiana Targeted Ivica Zubac at the Trade Deadline

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joined my podcast, Setting The Pace, to discuss the organization’s decision to acquire Ivica Zubac at the NBA Trade Deadline, and why the timing mattered.

Obi Toppin News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

The Latest on Obi Toppin’s Return from Injury

On Thursday evening, Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joined my podcast, Setting The Pace, to discuss a variety of team-related topics, including the status of Obi Toppin and his recovery from foot surgery.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Pacers GM Reveals Which Player They’re Most Likely To Promote

Though their record (15-40) may not prove it, the Tyrese Haliburton-less Indiana Pacers have been a scrappy and competitive squad. Pascal Siakam is arguably playing even better than he did last season, when he was named an All-Star.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

Grading the Indiana Pacers' season entering the All-Star break

Eight months ago, the Indiana Pacers were playing in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, they are at the bottom of the East at 15-40, largely due to myriad injuries, namely to star guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 13

The Indiana Pacers Need to Be Serious About Tanking

If Indiana is serious about keeping its 2026 first-round pick, they MUST EMBRACE THE TANK. Not flirt with it. Not “compete hard but come up short.” Not accidentally win three games in a week because the vibes were good.

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NBA commissioner dropping the hammer on tanking teams sends a message to rest of league

The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers found creative ways to get around the NBA's anti-tanking rules. Commissioner Adam Silver levied massive fines anyway.

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