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Recent Pacers Lottery Pick Having Historically Inefficient Season This Year

Indiana Pacers third-year forward Jarace Walker faced high expectations going into the 2025-26 season. With an expanded role, nearly doubling his minutes per game from last season, Walker has been immensely inefficient, shooting just 29.8 percent from the field and 26.4 percent from three-point range.

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Wizards Could Pursue Pacers Forward on Trade Market

The 2025-26 NBA season is already underway, and the Washington Wizards are 1-1 after picking up a win over the Dallas Mavericks. It may be too soon to discuss potential trades this early in the season; however, for a rebuilding team like the Wizards, adding more young talent could prove to be beneficial.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Pacers exercise 2026-27 options on two former first-round picks

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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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 5

Can Recent Pacers Lottery Pick Finally Become Impact Player This Season?

With Tyrese Haliburton out for the entire season, the Indiana Pacers are going to have a spot open in the rotation. Rick Carlisle played ten guys in the rotation last year, so he plays a lot of different players.

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Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / June 15

Indiana Pacers Player Expected To Miss Entire NBA Finals

Jarace Walker last played in a game on May 31 when the Indiana Pacers were still in the Eastern Conference finals. The 21-year-old has yet to play through the first four games of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Pacers' Jarace Walker likely done for NBA Finals

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle revealed in a press conference Sunday that reserve wing Jarace Walker is likely done for the rest of the series, per Tony East of ClutchPoints (Twitter link).

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / June 2

Pacers F Jarace Walker to miss at least first 2 games of finals

The Indiana Pacers will be without forward Jarace Walker for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a right ankle injury. The finals begin Thursday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / June 1

Pacers F Jarace Walker injures ankle, availability uncertain for NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers reserve forward Jarace Walker injured his right ankle during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and his availability for the NBA Finals is uncertain.

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 8, 2024

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.

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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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 25, 2023

Indiana Pacers rookie Jarace Walker named to G League 2023 All-Showcase Team

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Jarace Walker was named to the NBA G League's 2023 All-Showcase team for his performances at the G League Winter Showcase.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2023

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

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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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The Pacers have strengthened an already promising roster this offseason as they aim to snap a three-year playoff drought. However, whether the core is ready to take the next step remains up for debate.

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