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After losing All-Star Tyrese Haliburton for the season with a torn Achilles, the Pacers have bolstered their backcourt depth by signing veteran combo guard Monte Morris to a one-year contract. Taking to social media to announce the deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania explained how the deal came together, highlighting Indiana’s need for additional bodies at the […]

During the Indiana Pacers run to the NBA Finals last season, one player who stood out in particular in addition to Tyrese Haliburton, was his backup in TJ McConnell. McConnell endeared himself to Pacers fans when he single-handedly tried will the team back in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Haliburton’s injury. TJ […]

Tyrese Haliburton garnered a lot of attention for his choke celebration in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Haliburton knocked down a game-tying shot to force overtime but pulled the celebration because he thought he won the contest for the Pacers. While […]

The Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 season in an unusual position, one that feels like both a step forward and a step back. Last year, Indiana shocked the basketball world by reaching the NBA Finals, pushing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a grueling seven-game series before finally bowing out. For a franchise that had long […]

Over the past couple of seasons, the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks have been developing a bit of a rivalry. The rivalry kind of took route when the Pacers defeated the Bucks in the inaugural in-season tournament when Tyrese Haliburton used Damian Lillard’s ‘Dame Time’ celebration. It crescendoed when Giannis Antetokounmpo angrily confronted several members […]

Heavy lies the crown, as the adage goes. That couldn’t be truer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder. As they prepare for their title defense in the upcoming season, the pressure will only mount. Gilgeous-Alexander, in particular, will be under intense scrutiny after leading the Thunder to the crown last […]

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is a sprint, and after their Game 1 defeat against the Atlanta Dream, the Indiana Fever suddenly find themselves with their backs against the wall. But a best-of-three series means that the series shifted to Indianapolis for Game 2, and the Fever, rallying behind their passionate fanbase at […]

While the Indiana Pacers will be without their franchise star Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 NBA campaign, they’re keeping vibes high in Indianapolis as they continue to grow their newfound success. They’ll be focused on reaching the NBA Finals once again, but it continues to be an eventful offseason for Haliburton as he preps for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert believes the path to sustained success lies in chemistry and teamwork, pointing to the Indiana Pacers’ 2025 playoff run as an example. On a recent episode of The Young Man & The Three, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year said the Pacers’ cohesion separated them from other teams in […]

As he continues to recover from his Achilles injury, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton found the time to support the Indiana Fever in their game against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. It was the Fever’s final game of the regular season, and Haliburton made sure that he was there to see it […]

Tyrese Haliburton, one of the NBA’s brightest stars, couldn’t resist taking a jab at Kawhi Leonard’s recent “no-show” controversy with Aspiration. The Los Angeles Clippers star has been under fire after reports revealed he signed a questionable endorsement deal with the fraudulent tree-planting company. And now, the whole NBA world, including fellow players, is talking […]

As Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recovers from an Achilles injury, he’s making progress in his recovery. Haliburton may be miles away from playing full-court runs in his timeline toward a return. However, fans got a glimpse of him shooting free throws for the first time since the NBA Finals. Three months removed from his […]

During the Indiana Pacers’ run to the NBA Finals during the 2024-25 season, one of the team’s unsung hero’s was backup point guard TJ McConnell. McConnell was one of the Pacers’ most consistent players throughout the postseason, and he tried his best to lead a comeback during Game 7 of the Finals against the Oklahoma […]

The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for what could be a rough 2025-26 NBA season with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined due to injury. Haliburton had a strong start to Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder this past spring but unfortunately went down with a torn Achilles later in the first half, […]

After the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers walked away with more than just a gold medal. The young guard revealed that his time with Team USA allowed him to form genuine friendships, including one with Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid. Despite limited minutes on the court, Haliburton said the […]

The Indiana Pacers enter the 2025 NBA Cup with a mix of optimism and uncertainty. Drawn into East Group A with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards, the Pacers know their path to the knockout stage will not be simple. The challenge becomes even greater with the loss of Tyrese Haliburton. […]

Not everyone is a professional wrestling fan like Tyrese Haliburton, but the WWE mega-fan gave a message to Logan Paul about his detractors. Plenty of people dismiss wrestling for being “fake.” Like many fans, Haliburton gets into debates over the topic, as he told Paul on Impaulsive. “I’m like, ‘I’m going to SummerSlam,’ [and] they’re […]

During the past postseason, fans have started calling Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton the “Haliban,” and he has broken his silence on the matter. While being interviewed by Logan Paul on Impaulsive, Haliburton was asked about the nickname by his co-host, Mike Majlak. Haliburton called it an “unfortunate” situation. Tyrese Haliburton reacts to “Haliban” nickname […]

The NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder ended up being a barnburner, but not too many were convinced that this would be the case. Two small-market teams were colliding, and yet they drew plenty of attention and fanfare thanks to the ultra-competitive series in which the two teams needed seven […]

As the old adage goes, it is better to have loved and lost than to not have loved at all. For the Indiana Pacers, however, was being one win away from an NBA championship really that worth it? Especially considering that it cost them Tyrese Haliburton, who will be missing the entirety of the 2025-26 […]

After coming within one game of their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Championship, the Indiana Pacers will have a long road to getting back into the Finals. With star guard Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss the season due to injury, things have certainly looked better in Indianapolis. However, Haliburton is remaining positive and after […]

The Indiana Pacers are reshaping their coaching staff under head coach Rick Carlisle following his recent contract extension. According to Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto, the Pacers are adding Johnny Carpenter as an assistant coach while also promoting Jim Boylen to the front of the bench. These moves reflect the organization’s intent to strengthen Carlisle’s staff […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is recovering from an Achilles injury. The Pacers star, who led Indiana to the NBA Finals this past year, is expected to miss the 2025-26 season while recovering from the injury. Haliburton provided the latest update on his recovery journey while recently speaking to reporters. “I’m walking now in my […]

Malik Beasley has suddenly become a key talking point around the NBA after having his name cleared from a federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York. After a terrific season with the Detroit Pistons and finishing second in the Sixth Man of the Year award voting, Beasley was expected to sign […]

Right before the start of NBA free agency, ESPN reported that Malik Beasley was under a federal gambling investigation. Now, nearly two months later, ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that Beasley is no longer a target of the investigation. “(Steve) Haney and (Mike) Schachter told ESPN that they had extensive conversations and meetings with the […]

The Indiana Pacers are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA today. Led by Tyrese Haliburton, a blossoming superstar, and Pascal Siakam, a steady All-Star, the Pacers have surrounded their core with depth, athleticism, and shooting. After a decent offseason, expectations for this team are higher than they’ve been in years. But if […]

Despite being on opposing teams, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort and Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin have maintained their close friendship, which was forged in their home city of Montreal, Canada. Last season, Dort and Mathurin saw their childhood dreams come true as the Thunder and Pacers battled in the NBA Finals. It was […]

After Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton posted an update on his recovery from a ruptured Achilles injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, he posted commented on All-Star Pascal Siakam’s social media, embracing a popular meme. Haliburton undoubtedly misses playing basketball amid injury. He isn’t close to playing anytime soon but did recently […]

The Indiana Pacers have rewarded Rick Carlisle with a new contract extension following his impressive leadership during the Pacers’ NBA Finals run. Carlisle guided the Pacers through one of its most memorable seasons in years. He brought the team back to relevance with poise, experience, and steady leadership. The team recognized the impact of Rick […]

It was a bittersweet ending, as the Indiana Pacers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, the team has released their schedule, and their 2025-26 season will face many challenges. There are many Pacers predictions to make. Likewise, the Pacers’ schedule will see many key games throughout the 2025-26 […]

The Indiana Pacers’ Cinderella run all the way to Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals extracted a heavy toll in the form of Tyrese Haliburton, who had to exit in the early goings of the biggest game of the season after suffering a torn Achilles. Haliburton’s injury put the Pacers on the back foot […]

The New York Knicks haven’t had much luck against Reggie Miller or the Indiana Pacers over the last 30 years, but New York basketball was still able to score a smaller victory thanks to Becky Hammon and the Liberty. As Hammon tells it, the Liberty Ring of Honor member would face Miller during her playing […]

It’s been a rough offseason so far for the Indiana Pacers, who watched Myles Turner bolt for the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and also received confirmation that Tyrese Haliburton will be out for the entirety of the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. Still, that shouldn’t overshadow the truly magical run that the Pacers were able […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has found ways to stay busy this offseason, including frequently attending Indiana Fever WNBA games as well as making a recent appearance at a WNBA event. It all comes in the wake of the devastating Achilles injury he suffered during the Pacers’ Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

On paper, the Indiana Pacers enter the 2025-26 coming off the most successful two-year stretch in franchise history. They have had two straight Eastern Conference Finals trips and a Finals berth in 2024. However, the present looks murkier than the recent past. Tyrese Haliburton, the franchise’s engine, tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the […]

The Indiana Pacers have long enjoyed one of the NBA’s most passionate and resilient fanbases. On Wednesday, Tyrese Haliburton offered a timely reminder of why he’s become the emotional heartbeat of the franchise. As the Pacers navigate a pivotal offseason, Haliburton’s latest social media post struck a chord not only with Pacers fans, but basketball […]

While they didn’t quite get over the finish line, the Indiana Pacers captured the hearts and minds of NBA fans everywhere this postseason with their shocking run to the NBA Finals, where they took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games. Many still suspect that had Tyrese Haliburton not gone down with a heartbreaking Achilles […]

The Indiana Pacers have a highly intriguing 2025-26 season ahead of them. They just made a surprising run all the way into the NBA Finals in the previous season, but that also came at the expense of the health of their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton. The former Iowa State Cyclones star suffered a torn […]

It appears that Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was thrilled to have his crutch be a part of John Cena’s WWE SummerSlam match vs. Cody Rhodes. Initially, Haliburton had some fun with the moment. He reacted to a video posted by WWE of Cena grabbing Haliburton’s crutch. “Smh[,] all you had to do was ask,” […]