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Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / 16 hours ago

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Named Best Coach in NBA By Insider

The Indiana Pacers made a massive mistake hiring Nate Bjorkgren as their head coach during the 2020-21 season. He was a complete and utter disaster and was fired after just one season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / 18 hours ago

Pacers to Have Epic Playoff Rematch for Nationally Televised Season Opener

The Indiana Pacers are slated to host a critical 2025 playoff opponent for their October 23 season opener, which will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

NBA News / HITC / 16 hours ago

Tyrese Haliburton shares honest thoughts on Myles Turner’s move to the Milwaukee Bucks

Tyrese Haliburton has spoken about Myles Turner’s departure from the Indiana Pacers and his move to the Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana didn’t go into this summer expecting big changes.

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Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / 20 hours ago

Pacers News: Tyrese Haliburton Provides Major Achilles Injury Update

Two-time All-NBA Third Team Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has made a major reveal about his recovery from a devastating Achilles tendon tear suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in late June.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / 22 hours ago

Pacers Notes: Rising Star Named Trade Candidate, Guard Seeking Major Raise in Contract Extension, More

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard will be thrust into a new situation next season, as the Pacers lost Tyrese Haliburton for the season and Myles Turner permanently in the span of a few weeks.

Myles Turner News / Hardwood Heroics / 20 hours ago

'I Don’t Hold No Grudge' – Indiana Pacers Star Gets 100% Honest on Myles Turner’s Free Agency Departure

Tyrese Haliburton recently broke his silence on Myles Turner’s surprising free agency departure from the Indiana Pacers to join the Milwaukee Bucks on a four-year, $107 million deal this summer.

Myles Turner News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Pacers Star Reveals Honest Thoughts on Myles Turner's Exit

Even though the Indiana Pacers had one of the best playoff runs last season, that wasn't enough to keep Myles Turner on the team. When he became an unrestricted free agent, the Milwaukee Bucks saw it as a chance to upgrade from Brook Lopez.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 11

Pacers Star Seeking Massive Raise in Contract Extension Talks: Report

An Indiana Pacers star wing is hoping for a huge payday on his next contract. With two-time All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton on the shelf for all of 2025-26 this season with an Achilles tendon tear, this young standout will be even more important to the team's success, so it may behoove Indiana to keep him happy.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 11

Pacers News: Expert Gets Real About Tyrese Haliburton's Return to Post-Achilles Superstardom

Will two-time All-NBA Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton ever recapture the magic he had before he tore his Achilles tendon during the first quarter of the seventh game of the 2025 NBA Finals?

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 11

Tyrese Haliburton reveals how ‘dream’ WWE plans with John Cena got derailed due to Achilles tear

Tyrese Haliburton had big plans with WWE and John Cena this summer, but his Achilles injury got in the way. When he isn’t on the court causing havoc for opposition defenses, Tyrese Haliburton is often in the crowd taking in a WWE show.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

Former Pacers Guard Takes Major Shot at 2025 Squad: ‘One of the Worst Finals Teams in NBA History’

A former All-Star and Indiana Pacers point guard (though not an All-Star on the Pacers, it should be noted) has come out swinging against his old team.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

Pacers Could Trade $189 Million All-Star This Year, Says Insider

How drastic will the Indiana Pacers' team-building decision get during a retooling "gap" year, sans injured All-NBA superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton?

Tyrese Haliburton News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Blocked All News During Finals Run — Except One Topic

Two-time All-NBA Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was absolutely dialed-in during his team's surprise run all the way to a Game 7 of the NBA Finals this past summer.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

Jeff Teague hits Pacers with ‘worst NBA Finals roster’ shade

It’s been a rough offseason so far for the Indiana Pacers, who watched Myles Turner bolt for the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and also received confirmation that Tyrese Haliburton will be out for the entirety of the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 10

Pacers' Rick Carlisle Explains Why Kobe Bryant Remains 'Big Influence' on Young Players

Hall of Fame former 18-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant continues to cast a wide shadow over the modern league, nine years removed from his last game and five years removed from his tragic passing.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 10

Jeff Teague makes ‘one of the worst’ claim about Indiana Pacers after 2025 NBA Playoffs

The 2025 NBA Finals involved a magical run from the Indiana Pacers as Tyrese Haliburton led his team to the last round after multiple grueling series. The Pacers defied almost every expectation during the 2025 Playoffs.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 8

USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup has a lot of NBA experience

USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience

USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.

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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / August 7

Can the Pacers still thrive without Tyrese Haliburton?

Fresh off a NBA Finals run, the Indiana Pacers were supposed to make noise again next season, but Tyrese Haliburton’s heartbreaking absence is changing that excitement for the team into a real-time crisis they’ll have to solve internally.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 6

Pacers' Mike Weinar withdraws from Knicks search for top assistant

Pacers assistant Mike Weinar has removed his name from consideration for the Knicks top assistant position, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post tweets. Ian

Rick Carlisle News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Says Roster Depth Matters More Than Superstar Power

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is challenging the old NBA blueprint. In an era once defined by superstar duos and trios, Carlisle believes that

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Hali-Less Pacers Project To Make Major Change To Starting Lineup

Face of the franchise Tyrese Haliburton will presumably miss the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / August 5

Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle: ‘I’ll Break The News,’ Benedict Mathurin Projected To Start

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin is heading into a pivotal NBA season and he’ll likely do so as a starter. That’s the word from coach Rick Carlisle, who told Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote that Mathurin is projected to open the 2025-26 season as Indiana’s starting shooting guard.