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Pacers rookie Kam Jones facing felony charge after police chase

Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones is facing a felony charge after his erratic driving sparked a police chase while he was on his way to a team practice.

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Pacers rookie Kam Jones arrested after brief police chase

Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones was arrested early Monday morning following a brief chase on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis, according to Mike Potter of WTHR-13 News.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / October 20

Tyrese Haliburton Describes How He’s Been Able to ‘Lean On’ Jayson Tatum During Achilles Recovery

Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, who shared a similar script while on the Team USA roster at the 2024 Paris Olympics, would not have imagined how their paths would connect again.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 19

Top NBA Free Agent Point Guards After Pacers Drop Cam Payne

Cam Payne’s stint with the Indiana Pacers didn’t last very long. Following Indiana’s preseason schedule, the team decided to cut ties with the veteran guard.

Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Pacers rumors: Why Bennedict Mathurin is viewed as major flight risk next summer

The Indiana Pacers’ promising playoff run signaled a bright future, but that optimism is starting to feel uncertain. Bennedict Mathurin has suddenly become one of the most talked-about names for the Pacers.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

What Is Next For Pacers After Surprisingly Release Veteran Point Guard Who Was Expected To Be Primary Backup?

The Indiana Pacers made a curious move on Saturday as they look to finalize their 18-man regular roster. The Pacers, who won’t have two key members of their backcourt to open the season, waived Cameron Payne along with two others today.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / October 18

Reports: Pacers to waive veteran G Cam Payne

The Indiana Pacers plan to waive guard Cam Payne, according to multiple media reports. Payne was a first-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. His 10-year NBA career has included stints with seven teams: the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Notes: Pacers, Cameron Payne, Bulls, Zach Collins, Grizzlies

The Pacers have decided to part ways with veteran guard Cameron Payne, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Indiana plans to waive the 10-year veteran after a brief preseason stint.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Pacers to waive veteran guard

Cameron Payne won’t make the Pacers‘ regular season roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that the team plans to waive the veteran point guard.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 18

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Considered Stepping Away From Team Last Season

All-Star Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton almost took a break from his commitments on the hardwood last season. That numbers among the most

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 17

Pacers Receive Major Prediction on Potential Contract Extension for Rising Star

The Indiana Pacers have received a major prediction on a potential contract extension for a rising star. In a new piece, ESPN's Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps take stock of the possibility that now-starting shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin could net a contract extension by the Oct.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton confronts NBA writer over harsh deleted playoff tweet

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had his receipts ready ahead of a recent interview with Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor as he confronted the podcaster over deleted playoff tweets on X, formerly Twitter.

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Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 16

Coach Rick Carlisle Puts Pacers on Blast for Major Issues in Preseason Loss

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had a relatively simple explanation for why the Pacers fell 124-108 at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. "We did a poor job of transition defense in the first quarter.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14

NBA Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Suns, Mark Williams, Timberwolves

The Pacers fell to the Spurs 124-108 on Monday, but Bennedict Mathurin stole the show. The third-year guard erupted for 31 points on 11-of-12 shooting, including a perfect 9-for-9 first half that reminded everyone why Indiana views him as a cornerstone scorer with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, wrote Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

3 Burning Questions For Pacers Heading Into 2025-26 Season

The Indiana Pacers aren’t the first team to looking down a dark path the season after reaching the NBA Finals. In 2011, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the mighty Miami Heat, only to have their title-winning roster gutted by former majority owner Mark Cuban.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 11

Rick Carlisle says Indiana Pacers have just signed a player who defends like Andrew Nembhard

The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2025-26 season with a drastically different team. They won’t have Tyrese Haliburton after his Achilles rupture, so Andrew Nembhard is their new primary ball-handler.

Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 11

'They Haven’t Believed in Us in Three Years' – Indiana Pacers Forward Delivers Strong Message to Doubters This Upcoming Season

Many have counted the Indiana Pacers out this upcoming season, as pundits don’t expect them to make another deep playoff run without star guard Tyrese Haliburton, sidelined by a torn Achilles.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Pacers Have The Resources To Fix Depth Issue in The Backcourt, Plus Who Has The Upper Hand In Training Camp Battles

The Indiana Pacers have a depth issue in the backcourt. The Pacers knew that Tyrese Haliburton wouldn’t be available after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during the NBA Finals. 2025 second-round pick Kam Jones sustained a back injury a couple of days ago and is slated to miss significant time.

T.J. McConnell News / Field Level Media / October 9

Pacers G T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out at least a month

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be sidelined at least a month with a left hamstring injury, head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed Thursday.

Rayj Dennis News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Who Is RayJ Dennis? Everything to Know About the Rising Basketball Star

RayJ Dennis suddenly found himself at the center of attention after a breakout preseason performance that felt impossible to ignore. In the Indiana Pacers’ 135-134 overtime win against the Timberwolves on October 7, Dennis appeared fearless.

Delon Wright News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Delon Wright gets knocked out cold in a nasty preseason collision

Indiana Pacers guard Delon Wright was involved in a very frightening incident during Tuesday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wright was dribbling the ball near halfcourt in the second quarter of the game at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.