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The Indiana Pacers are preparing for their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's an opponent they know very well, as they took them down in last year's playoffs.

Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / March 28

Indiana Pacers Set New Franchise Record in 162-109 Win Vs. Washington Wizards

The Indiana Pacers lit up the scoreboard during their blowout win over the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena. Scoring 162 points in regulation is a franchise record and the most by any team this 2024-25 season.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / February 27

Young Pacers Forward Could Be Traded to Wizards

The Washington Wizards should be looking for potential trade targets from across the league, and they might be able to try and find some pretty high-level prospects that haven't worked out with their current team for whatever reason.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 3

Pacers Notes: Jarace Walker Trade Proposal, Teams Calling About Myles Turner, More

The Indiana Pacers are 27-20 which is good for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. In order to get to the upper echelon of contenders in the top-heavy East, the trade proposal below sees Indiana deal Jarace Walker, but for quite the haul in return.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 2

Massive Trade Proposal Sees Blazers Land $60M Center and Former Lottery Pick

As the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches on Feb. 6, the Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a crucial moment of their rebuilding process. With the departure of Damian Lillard, the Blazers are focused on crafting a new identity centered around their promising young core.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 2

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Pacers Move on From Jarace Walker For $48M Center

The Indiana Pacers have battled back from a slow start to the season and now sit in fifth place within the Eastern Conference standings. Indiana has been playing very well of late and it has seen them completely rise up in the standings.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

How is Jarace Walker Going to Keep Improving?

After missing the majority of his lackluster rookie season, Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker was somewhat written off. The eighth overall pick has not been as disappointing as Scoot Henderson, but in a class headlined by Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, and Amen Thompson, Walker was an afterthought by the end of his first season.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / November 4

Wizards Should Trade for Young Pacers Forward

It hasn't even been 18 months since the Washington Wizards traded the draft rights to Jarace Walker to the Indiana Pacers for the No. 7 overall pick, which the team chose to select French forward Bilal Coulibaly.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Pacers exercise options on three former first-round picks

The Pacers have completed a series of transactions.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11

Former Top Pick Wowing in Pacers’ Preseason

Just over a year ago, at the 2023 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers called on Houston forward Jarace Walker with its No. 8 overall pick. One full season later, Walker has yet to be rolled out in any meaningful way, but he just may be on his way following a few encouraging preseason games.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 3

Jarace Walker impressing in one-on-one drills for Indiana Pacers, growing in many ways before second season

INDIANAPOLIS — The path toward success for Jarace Walker has been the same for most of the offseason. Before summer league, his head coach laid it out.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 7

Jarace Walker preparing to play on the wing in summer league ahead of important second season with Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — 2023 lottery pick Jarace Walker is a different player than he was one year ago. The 20-year old forward is getting ready for summer league with the Indiana Pacers, and despite his young age, he's taking on a leadership role with the squad.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 8

Indiana Pacers front office breaks down rookie year of Jarace Walker: 'We're still big believers in Jarace '

INDIANAPOLIS — Jarace Walker didn't play much in his first season with the Indiana Pacers. The rookie forward, who was selected eighth overall last year by the blue and gold after a draft-night trade, was far down in the rotation on a deep Pacers team.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / January 22, 2024

Jarace Walker Continues Breakout Against Phoenix Suns

In the NBA, a players’ rookie season isn’t defined by the way they start, but rather how they finish. In-season improvement is crucial, and often prominent, for these young prospects.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Draft on SI / January 20, 2024

NBA Rookies: Jarace Walker Deserves More Playing Time

After being selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Jarace Walker’s rookie season has gotten off to a slow start. This isn’t due to poor performance on the court, but rather a lack of opportunity at the NBA level.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11, 2024

Pacers get key Jarace Walker status update ahead of Hawks clash

The Indiana Pacers hit a rough skid following their in-season tournament championship game loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. But they’ve seeming turned things around.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2023

NBA Rookie of the Year preview: Introducing challengers to Spurs' Victor Wembanyama

This year's NBA Rookie of the Year race feels lopsided — essentially, it's Victor Wembanyama vs. the field.

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Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2023

Ceiling, floor for Pacers: An underrated competitor in playoff race?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2023