Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson may not return for another season, according to recent reports.
Johnson was a key veteran on the team, providing leadership and strengthening the team's culture. He was on the team during its most recent NBA Finals run.
A Pacers insider, however, doesn't see Johnson having a spot on this upcoming season's roster.
In other news, the Pacers are reportedly monitoring free agent wing Malik Beasley, a shooter who can space the floor and typically plays an uptempo style.
He would fit the Pacers perfectly in terms of overall play style. Beasley was facing a gambling-related investigation, although he is reportedly no longer a target, which opens up a path for him to play in the NBA next season.
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Tyrese Haliburton put on a show in our 136-98 win over the Spurs in Paris
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 30, 2025
28 PTS
6-9 3PT
4 AST
3 REB
2 STL
2 BLK
18 PTS in Q3
most PTS in 2:10 stretch in at least 28 years (14) pic.twitter.com/2T3YWtXOeD
our broadcast teams never disappoint
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 30, 2025
listen back to our favorite calls from the 2024-25 season pic.twitter.com/CgWAET1oI3
Four of the NBA's top 20 plays of 2024-25 came from Tyrese Haliburton...
— SleeperPacers (@SleeperPacers) August 30, 2025
including the number one play of the season pic.twitter.com/KAUYsWJjZB
The NBA listed Pascal Siakam's poster on Jalen Williams as the 4th best play of the year pic.twitter.com/zQ96kFTopF
— SleeperPacers (@SleeperPacers) August 30, 2025
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