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When a role player gets their opportunity in the playoffs, it's up to them to make the most of it. This year's NBA Finals features a former Miami Heat center in which the team ultimately viewed as disposable.

Indiana Pacers News / Bullets Forever / June 1

Thomas Bryant and Quenton Jackson advance to the NBA Finals

The former Washington Wizards players are now with the Indiana Pacers. Former Washington Wizards players Thomas Bryant and Quenton Jackson have played pivotal roles in the Indiana Pacers’ journey to the 2025 NBA Finals, underscoring the Wizards’ history of developing talent that flourishes elsewhere.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 2

After rash of injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals

After rash of big-man injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals

When two of their backup centers suffered Achilles tendon tears in the first nine days of the season, the Indiana Pacers were left with some very thin front court depth. The way they pivoted helped them reach the NBA Finals.

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

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Knicks-Pacers takeaways: Indiana punches ticket to NBA Finals with dominant win

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Ball Exclusives / June 1

Pacers clinch Finals berth with Game 6 victory

The New York Knicks were looking to hold off the Indiana Pacers and send the series to a seventh game. This wouldn’t happen as the Pacers clinched a Finals berth with a dominant Game 6 performance.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 1

Knicks-Pacers takeaways: Indiana punches ticket to NBA Finals with dominant win

The Pacers punched their ticket to the Finals on Saturday night with a convincing 125-108 win over the New York Knicks.

Pacers' Pascal Siakam named conference finals MVP

Tyrese Haliburton snubbed for ECF MVP in close vote

With Knicks eliminated, all eyes in New York turn to Juan Soto

Reign men: Thunder will prove their greatness to NBA

Thunder's regular-season dominance carried into the playoffs

OKC is A-OK: 80 wins before Finals will equal a title win for Thunder

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 13

Pacers' Game 5 win doesn't feel like an upset after dominant second half

In their decisive Game 5 victory on Tuesday, the Pacers erased Cleveland's big lead early and dominated the second half.

Watch: Myles Turner's dagger stuns top-seeded Cavaliers, seals Pacers' win

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Grizzlies reportedly interested in player with ties to new head coach

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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.

Golden State Warriors News / Empire Sports Media / February 26

Warriors could go after high-energy big man in free agency

The Golden State Warriors could give Thomas Bryant the fair shake he deserves in the NBA. Bryant is slated for unrestricted free agency this summer once he comes off of his $2.8 million salary this season.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 17

Pacers Notes: Myles Turner Issue on Offense, Thomas Bryant Making Noise, More

The Indiana Pacers are looking forward to getting back on the court following the long All-Star Break. Star forward Pascal Siakam is representing the team at the event and has been doing a great job so far.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Thomas Bryant Taking Advantage of New Opportunity with Pacers

Former Indiana Hoosier Thomas Bryant was traded to the Indiana Pacers by the Miami Heat in late December. To that point, Bryant had only appeared in ten

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Watch: Pistons' Stewart ejected for striking Pacers' Bryant

Watch: Pistons' Isaiah Stewart ejected for striking Pacers' Thomas Bryant

With under nine minutes left in the second quarter, Stewart got excessive on a box-out attempt and shoulder-charged Bryant into the ground.

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Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / December 18

How Is Thomas Bryant Adjusting To Indiana Pacers?

One of the biggest factors that have held the Indiana Pacers down in the 2024-25 NBA season is their struggles with injuries. In particular, it completely depleted their frontcourt.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 17

Pacers News: Thomas Bryant Already Loves Being With Indiana After Just One Game

The Indiana Pacers recently acquired center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat in exchange for two second-round pick swaps in the 2031 NBA Draft. Prior to the trade Bryant, in his eighth season, competed in 10 games for the Heat, averaging 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Did Thomas Bryant Take Dig at Miami Heat After Being Traded?

The Miami Heat did not waste much time in doing some trade business as Thomas Bryant was sent to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the right to swap second-round picks in 2031.

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NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 16

Thomas Bryant Fires Subliminal Shot at Miami Heat After Unexpected Trade

Thomas Bryant woke up Friday as the Miami Heat’s backup center. He finished the weekend grabbing rebounds for the Indiana Pacers. Trading South Beach for Indianapolis this time of year sounds less than desirable.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 15

Pacers acquire C Thomas Bryant from Heat

The Indiana Pacers acquired center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat on Sunday. The teams agreed to swap second-round picks in the 2031 NBA Draft, with the Heat keeping the more favorable of the selections.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Pacers Acquiring Heat’s Thomas Bryant Fills Need, Makes Good Court Sense

The Pacers are making a move to address their thin center rotation, acquiring former Indiana University star Thomas Bryant from the Heat for a second-round pick swap, sources confirmed to Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 13

Report: Heat agree to trade Thomas Bryant to Pacers

The Indiana Pacers reached an agreement to acquire center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat, ESPN reported Friday. Bryant becomes trade-eligible this Sunday, and the Heat will ship him to Indiana for a swap of future second-round draft picks, according to the report.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Pacers Acquiring Thomas Bryant In Trade With Heat

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future second-round pick, sources confirmed to ESPN. The trade, which is set to be finalized on Sunday, comes as the Pacers look to bolster their frontcourt following significant injuries to their big men.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Heat trade veteran center to Pacers

The Heat have agreed to trade veteran center Thomas Bryant to the Pacers.

Heat need to do more than just a Jimmy Butler trade

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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / October 19

What Can Kel’el Ware Do To Earn Playing Time Over Thomas Bryant?

Despite speculation of Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware starting or serving as Bam Adebayo's backup, the preseason showed that he is starting the year as the fourth-string center behind Thomas Bryant and Kevin Love.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / July 3