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Andrew Nembhard finally shared his thoughts on Myles Turner leaving the Indiana Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks. Turner left the Pacers after 10 years, having helped them in multiple playoff runs. His final year ended in the NBA Finals, getting Indiana there for the first time since 2000. However, their incredible postseason came to an […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to waive Damian Lillard sent shockwaves through the NBA world. The Bucks then followed that up with an equally shocking free agency move to agree to terms with longtime Indiana Pacer big man Myles Turner. The Bucks were able to use their newly acquired cap space from waiving Lillard to agree […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered a brutal loss in free agency after Myles Turner opted to sign a four-year, $108.9 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the club losing its star center, head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about what led to Turner’s departure. During a guest appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long,” […]

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens revealed Tuesday that the organization reached out to the Indiana Pacers following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury, offering support and assistance after the star guard suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Stevens, speaking during a press conference, acknowledged that Boston’s front office contacted the Pacers […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ acquisition of center Myles Turner was one of the stunners in NBA free agency. The former Indiana Pacer signed a four-year deal and will earn more than what was initially reported, which was $107 million. “Update: Milwaukee Bucks signed Myles Turner to a 4-yr, $108.9M deal, sources told @hoopshype,” HoopsHype NBA insider […]

Without question, the news that Indiana Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season was a significant blow. This comes after Haliburton tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, he underwent surgery to repair his Achilles. While he may be out for an […]

The Indiana Pacers officially announced the departure of center Myles Turner. Fans were upset towards Indiana for not retaining him for the long term. Turner left the Pacers after 10 years, signing with the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. The Pacers drafted him 11th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, as he represented them with pride […]

The Indiana Pacers were less than three hours away from possibly securing the biggest win in their franchise’s near-50-year existence on June 22, and just over two weeks later they are scrambling to assemble a respectable roster that can stay competitive in the Eastern Conference next season. A dream-like playoffs experience quickly turned into an […]

Myles Turner officially signed his new four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Reports indicate that the official deal does not include a sign-and-trade scenario with the Indiana Pacers. Although a sign-and-trade would have been preferable for Indiana, the Bucks were able to land the 29-year-old center without having to give up […]

It was no doubt a shocking move to see former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after negotiations with his former squad, leading to questions about how dedicated the team was to retaining the big man. While some could label Turner’s leaving as a big mistake for the Pacers, the team’s […]

The 2025 Indiana Pacers run will be remembered forever. Even though the Pacers did not get it done, they proved to the world that they belonged and had one of the best runs to a Game 7 of an NBA Finals of any team. Watching their games during April, May, and June was pure cinema. […]

Tyrese Haliburton suffered a brutal Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It was a bitter ending for the star point guard and the Indiana Pacers as the franchise lost the championship while Haliburton had to come back from a serious injury. On Monday, reports confirmed he’ll be out for the entire 2025-26 […]

Basketball never stops for Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton — even if it’s already the NBA offseason. The former Iowa State Cyclones star showed up Saturday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch the Indiana Fever take on the visiting Los Angeles Sparks. Wearing a Fever hoodie and what appears to be a […]

Less than a week after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers added another center via trade. The Pacers acquired veteran big man Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Indiana sent a second-round pick to Memphis to acquire Huff, per Charania. The teams will also swap second-rounders. The […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had claimed just days after the 2025 NBA Finals that re-signing center Myles Turner was the biggest priority this offseason. However, Turner stunned fans by instead signing a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, which leaves a Turner-sized hole in Indiana’s roster. The loss of their defensive […]

Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam has built an impressive NBA resume ever since he got drafted in 2016. He’s an All-Star, an NBA champion, and has made over $180 million in contract earnings. However, if he never had a change of heart 16 years ago, Siakam would’ve never even considered playing basketball. Siakam was sent […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising move on the second day of free agency, as they signed Myles Turner, stealing him away from the Indiana Pacers. Though it was a big move for the Bucks, many people were shocked that the Pacers let him walk, especially after their playoff run that led them one win […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made an unprecedented move yesterday when they waived Damian Lillard’s massive contract in order to create space to sign Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. While some have applauded the Bucks for being creative in upgrading their roster immediately, considering Lillard, 34, was expected to miss the entire next season due to […]

Myles Turner was widely expected to return to the Indiana Pacers in free agency, even with the looming luxury tax concerns after Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Instead, the Pacers refused to pay up, opening the door for the Milwaukee Bucks and a four-year, $107 million contract […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were immediately linked to Deandre Ayton after news broke that the Portland Trail Blazers were buying him out. ClutchPoints’ Anthony Irwin reported the Lakers as a “reluctant favorite” for Ayton on Tuesday, and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line later said the “safest forecast” is the big man teaming up with […]

Fresh off an appearance in the 2025 NBA Finals, the world was the Indiana Pacers’ oyster. Alas, the fairytale did not last very long for the Pacers. They soon had to grapple with the reality that Tyrese Haliburton was going to be out for the entirety of the 2025-26 season and as a result, the […]

The Indiana Pacers’ run to the NBA Finals came thanks in large part to the team’s depth and versatility. They have now lost one key player who brought both of these traits to the table. Myles Turner is reportedly set to sign a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. NBA Insider Brian Windhorst […]

After a decade with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner is headed to Milwaukee. The 29-year-old center agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a contract that includes a player option in the final year (2028-29) and a 15% trade kicker. Turner’s departure marks a significant shift for the Pacers, who reached […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have stolen Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers in free agency. While the assumption around the league was that Turner would return to the Pacers following the team’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals, the veteran center now joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on a […]

The Indiana Pacers have opted to retain center Tony Bradley for the 2025-26 season by exercising his $2.94 million team option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move underscores the team’s effort to strengthen its frontcourt depth as they face an offseason full of potential roster shifts. Bradley joined the Pacers in March 2025 […]

After Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in the NBA Finals that shattered the team’s chances at the franchise’s first championship, it was no doubt a saddening event for the basketball world. As Haliburton would assure Pacers fans that he will be ready to come back hungrier than ever, we also get a more recent […]

Despite coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Indiana Pacers had a lot to evaluate at the 2025 NBA Draft. While dealing with the unfortunate injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers ended up leaving the draft with a pair of second-round picks: Kam Jones and Taelon Peter. Indiana […]

There is no time for rest in the NBA, especially in June. Just days removed from the final game of the 2025 NBA Finals, the league hosted the NBA Draft in Barclays Center, where Cooper Flagg officially became a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the league shifts its attention once more to a pivotal […]

Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly headed down a long-term contract extension. Entering a critical offseason for the Eastern Conference champions, the Pacers are expected to re-sign Turner in free agency. They’ll waste no time bringing back their 10-year starting center. After coming within one win of an NBA championship, Indiana will attempt […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a quietly strategic move on the second night of the NBA Draft, acquiring one of college basketball’s most polished scorers. With the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Marquette guard Kam Jones as part of a trade that sent the pick to Indiana. Moments […]

The Indiana Pacers didn’t just lose the battle in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they also lost the war. In addition to losing Game 7 of the NBA Finals in gut-wrenching fashion, falling behind after a turnover fest in the third quarter en route to a 103-91 defeat, they also lost […]

The Indiana Pacers exceeded expectations after making it all the way to the NBA Finals, their first appearance since 2000. Unfortunately, the Pacers’ Cinderella run came to an end at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were crowned NBA champions. The Pacers currently don’t need any major upgrades with a deep roster filled […]

The first trade of draft night has happened as the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a deal less than an hour before the 2025 NBA Draft. The Spurs were originally in possession of the 38th overall pick, but that has now gone to the Pacers. In exchange, San Antonio is […]

The Indiana Pacers came as close as they could have to winning the NBA championship. A team led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam showed its ability to pull off the unlikely all season, forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 7-game series in the Finals. And while Haliburton and co. finally lost steam towards […]

Heartbreak abounds for the Indiana Pacers after seeing their championship dreams go up in smoke in Game 7 this past Sunday night, losing 103-91 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. But perhaps the most soul-crushing thing the Pacers and its loyal fanbase has to deal with is the Achilles injury that Tyrese Haliburton suffered in the […]

The 2025 NBA Finals were one for the record books, with the Oklahoma City Thunder beating out the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series that had the world captivated. From Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner in Game 1 to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic Game 7 performance, these Finals will be remembered for years to come. The […]

The Indiana Pacers fell one game short of their goal of an NBA championship, but a fellow Indiana basketball legend had some encouraging words for the team. 2012 WNBA champion Tamika Catchings sent her support to the Pacers and their injured star, Tyrese Haliburton. “No matter what I’m proud of this @Pacers team!” she wrote […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein inked a three-year, $87 million deal, Thunder GM Sam Presti and the front office traveled to recruit the veteran free agent. For the first time in his career, Hartenstein’s adversity-filled journey had options last summer. The New York Knicks were eager to re-sign Isaiah, who […]

The Indiana Pacers’ storybook 2025 postseason run ended in heartbreak Sunday night with a 103–91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It marked the franchise’s first Finals appearance since 2000 and concluded a remarkable stretch that saw Indiana defy expectations and reach the championship stage despite entering the […]