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Pacers' James Wiseman Making Significant Change Ahead of New Season

The Indiana Pacers made the decision to re-sign center James Wiseman this offseason after trading him away to the Raptors. At the time, they did so in order to clear up a roster spot so they could bring in Tony Bradley for the playoff stretch.

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Pacers News: Rick Carlisle Extension Went Beyond Rewarding On-Court Work

The Indiana Pacers came the closest they have in franchise history to winning an NBA championship last season, coming just two quarters short of hoisting the trophy.

What the Chicago Bulls must learn from Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers explained by Jeff Teague

The Chicago Bulls are heading into the 2025-26 season with low expectations after another disappointing year. The Bulls only won 39 games last season and made the Play-In Tournament as the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Pacers Hire Former Grizzlies Coach After Surprise Departure

After an abrupt, reportedly mutual parting of ways, the Indiana Pacers have wasted little time in bringing in more reinforcements for head coach Rick Carlisle's bench.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 25

Pacers Urged to Sign Best Free Agent Available With Remaining Cap Space

An insider is urging the Indiana Pacers to sign an elite free agent this summer. The club finds itself at an impasse: most of the core pieces from Indiana's run to a seven-game NBA Finals appearance against the Oklahoma City Thunder this June — but two starters will be gone in 2025-26.

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The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 25

Indiana Pacers 2025-26 projected starting lineup: No Tyrese Haliburton creates big problem for Rick Carlisle

After losing two of their best players ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Indiana Pacers have a challenging season ahead of them. The Indiana Pacers stunned the world when they reached the 2025 NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 25

New Pacers Addition Up for 'Biggest Opportunity of His Career,' Says Insider

The Indiana Pacers haven't made a lot of splashy moves since falling in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with their best player Tyrese Haliburton sidelined.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

First Look at Tyrese Haliburton’s new PUMA Hali 1 ‘Blue’

After coming within one game of their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Championship, the Indiana Pacers will have a long road to getting back into the Finals.

Rick Carlisle News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Pacers Make Decision on Former Mavericks Coach After Rick Carlisle News

The Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 season with both optimism and uncertainty after a busy summer. The franchise suffered a significant setback when longtime center Myles Turner departed in free agency to join the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving a void in the frontcourt.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Pacers shuffle coaching staff, add Johnny Carpenter and elevate Jim Boylen

The Pacers are making changes on Rick Carlisle’s bench. The team announced Monday that Johnny Carpenter has joined the staff as an assistant, while veteran coach Jim Boylen will move to the front of the bench alongside Lloyd Pierce and Jenny Boucek.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 25

Pacers Young Wing Pushed Rick Carlisle to Make Him a Starter This Year

A key Indiana Pacers swingman urged head coach Rick Carlisle to start him in 2025-26. During a conversation with 93.5 & 107.5 FM The Fan Indiana's "Morning Show" hosts Kevin Bowen, Jeff Rickard and James Boyd, Carlisle explained how reserve shooting guard/small forward asked him to be promoted to a starting role this season.

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Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century

Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years

Rick Carlisle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle hands out promotion after contract extension

The Indiana Pacers are reshaping their coaching staff under head coach Rick Carlisle following his recent contract extension. According to Senior NBA Insider

Jim Boylen News / Hoops Rumors / August 25

Pacers hire Johnny Carpenter, promote Jim Boylen

The Pacers have added Johnny Carpenter to Rick Carlisle‘s coaching staff as an assistant, the team announced on Monday in a press release. Carpenter spent