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The Indiana Pacers have exercised their 2026/27 options on the contracts of Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, according to a team press release. Walker’s fourth-year option carries a cap hit of $8,478,542, while Sheppard’s cap hit on his fourth year will be $5,031,669.

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Pacers backcourt in crisis mode as injuries to guards mount

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 2

3 Pacers Guards to Miss Time in Training Camp with New Injuries

The Indiana Pacers have opened up training camp looking for multiple players to take hold of a few different spots in the rotation. They are looking for a starting center, as well as some depth at point guard.

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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / August 7

Can the Pacers still thrive without Tyrese Haliburton?

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

Pacers’ Ben Sheppard reveals intriguing plan amid excitement for Game 7 vs. Thunder

Ben Sheppard had an intriguing plan to share before the Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers have had a competitive series against the Thunder so far.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20

Pacers’ Ben Sheppard puts Thunder in 30-point hole with unreal buzzer beater

Ben Sheppard had a memorable moment in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Down 3-2 in the series, the Pacers refused to let their season come to a heartbreaking end.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

Pacers’ Ben Sheppard ties things up with insane buzzer beater

The Indiana Pacers are at home for Games 3 and 4 of their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. hold a 2-0 lead in the series with a chance to complete the sweep in front of their home crowd.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / December 18

How Soon Will Injured Ben Sheppard Return To Pacers Lineup?

One of the biggest things that has plagued the Indiana Pacers this season has been injuries. They have suffered multiple injuries that have led to them being short-handed in a number of departments.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 18, 2024

Pacers exercise options on three former first-round picks

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 24, 2024

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard signing shoe deal with Nike

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard has a new contract with Nike. The agreement was reported by ESPN's Nick DePaula on Monday. DePaula is ESPN's footwear insider, and his report adds that it's a multi-year agreement that was negotiated by Sheppard's agent.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 23, 2024

Indiana Pacers general manager discusses Ben Sheppard and his summer league play

Ben Sheppard stopped playing after two games during summer league for the Indiana Pacers, and that says a lot about what the Pacers think of him. The second-year

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 18, 2024

Ben Sheppard finished at summer league for Indiana Pacers after trying to expand his game in two outings

LAS VEGAS — Indiana Pacers wing Ben Sheppard is done appearing in 2024 summer league games, according to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. He played in Indiana's first two summer outings, then was in street clothes during their third game Tuesday night.

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