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Pacers Urged to Make Shocking Lineup Decision This Year

The Indiana Pacers are going to have to figure out a lot of new roster configurations heading into next season. Myles Turner is no longer the starting center for the team, so they have a hole to fill there for the present and the future.

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Pacers' Rick Carlisle Provides Big Injury Update on Jarace Walker

While the Indiana Pacers have been lauded for its depth throughout the NBA Finals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, one pivotal piece has been missing from the action.

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).

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 8

Pacers to be Without One Player For NBA Finals Game 2

The Indiana Pacers are set to miss a player for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, according to the injury report. The Pacers will be without forward Jarace Walker for the second game of the series.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gets hilarious request from Jarace Walker

The vibes surrounding the Indiana Pacers appear to be at an all-time high, and why wouldn’t they be? They are still in title contention, although what stands between them and the Larry O’Brien trophy in this year’s edition of the NBA Finals is an Oklahoma City Thunder team that’s won 80 total games thus far this season.

NBA News / CBSSports.com / June 2

2025 NBA Finals: Pacers forward to miss multiple games vs. Thunder after injuring ankle in Knicks series

Jarace Walker was injured during Indiana's series-clinching win over the Knicks

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 / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 2

Pacers to be Without One Player For Multiple NBA Finals Games

The Indiana Pacers are getting ready to begin the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 between the two sides is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m.

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.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / May 31

Pacers Forward Exits Game 6 With Gruesome Injury

During the start of the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, an Indiana Pacers forward landed on his ankle and headed to the locker room.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / April 17

Pacers Overlooking Underutilized Player Could Ruin Playoff Run

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Victor Wembanyama gets Luka Doncic seal of approval ahead of matchup

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Recent champ lands with new team

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2023

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

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

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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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 10, 2023