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Only three things are certain in life: Death, taxes, and Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff doing a reverse dunk in a game. It has become Huff’s trademark move, with fans even joking that the 7-foot-1 pivot does not know how to dunk normally. In the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on […]

The Indiana Pacers have a vast, apparent void. That is the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to an ACL injury sustained during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. As a result, he has missed the entire season while rehabbing. However, Haliburton recently offered insight into his recovery, giving Pacers fans a glimmer of hope, […]

It has not been an easy ride for Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, whose fiancée, Jade Jones, revealed his “struggle” amid the rehab of his torn Achilles injury. Speaking to The Athletic, Jones discussed Haliburton’s rehab journey for his Achilles injury. Luckily, the Pacers star is on the mend, as he has gotten through the […]

The Indiana Pacers have been rejuvenated since Rick Carlisle returned to coach the team in 2021. Carlisle has taken the Pacers to the conference finals and the NBA Finals over the last two seasons. However, it recently came to light that Carlisle was using some strange recruiting tactics for players like DeMarcus Cousins, and Draymond […]

Are the Indiana Pacers turning a corner? They might just be. On Monday night, the Pacers won their third consecutive game, taking advantage of a matchup against the Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics en route to earning a 98-96 victory. This latest Pacers win was courtesy of a game-winning floater from Pascal Siakam, who spun away […]

Pascal Siakam came to the rescue with a game-winning shot in the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Siakam is going through his 10th season in the NBA, his third with the Pacers. The 2025-26 campaign has been brutal for Indiana, suffering multiple injuries after making a historic run to the […]

Jay Huff pulled off an astounding dunk highlight in the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Huff is going through his fifth season in the NBA, his first with the Pacers. He has been a journeyman to start his career with Indiana being his fifth team, but has found a starting […]

It’s time to rebuild with purpose, not panic. The Indiana Pacers didn’t plan for 2025–26 to look like this. A season that was supposed to be about momentum and continuity has become about survival, patience, and long-term vision. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the entire year and Myles Turner no longer anchoring the middle, Indiana […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a thrilling, 114-112 win against the Charlotte Hornets, a game in which head coach Rick Carlisle notched his 1000th career coaching win. It was a game that also saw Hornets wing Brandon Miller get ejected. The Pacers actually trailed late in the game, but a drive from Pascal Siakam put […]

The line between NBA dynasty and draft-bust disaster is often drawn in the fragile ink of health reports and levels of realized potential. No two franchises have had to learn those hard lessons more than the Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers and Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans. Both are flirting with last-place finishes to this season, […]

The Indiana Pacers have to do some even deeper soul-searching after they lost their 13th consecutive game on a 120-116 defeat to the Donovan Mitchell-less Cleveland Cavaliers. These defeats are not coming from a lack of trying; Pascal Siakam, in particular, is fighting his heart out in every minute he spends on the hardwood. Siakam […]

It was indeed unlucky number 13 for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday as they suffered their 13th straight defeat after bowing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-116, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers held a nine-point lead, 93-84, heading into the fourth quarter. They, however, allowed the Cavaliers to storm back and complete the come-from-behind victory. With […]

With the Indiana Pacers off to a poor start to the 2025-26 season, one of the names that has come up in potential trade rumors is Bennedict Mathurin. But with Mathurin dealing with multiple injury issues as of late, that could possibly hinder any attempts from rival teams to pry him away via trade, as […]

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle delivered a pointed message to guard Bennedict Mathurin following another difficult night in a season filled with growing expectations. Mathurin finished Friday night’s 123–113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with just two points, prompting Carlisle to frame the moment as a defining test rather than a setback. Speaking to […]

For how good the 2024-25 season was to the Indiana Pacers, their 2025-26 season has been just as brutal, perhaps even more so. Their putridity this season couldn’t even be chalked up anymore solely to Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, as one would think that a team with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard leading the way wouldn’t […]

In another heated chapter of the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta delivered an early jolt, even with the game still ongoing. Off a smooth pick-and-roll in the first quarter, Pritchard waited for the window and tossed the lob high toward the rim. Queta rolled, elevated through traffic, and crushed a […]

The Indiana Pacers’ frustrations continued to mount Tuesday night after a 111–94 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks pushed the team’s losing streak to six games and dropped its record to 6–24. Following the defeat, veteran forward Pascal Siakam delivered a candid postgame assessment, emphasizing accountability and urgency as the season continues to slip away. Speaking […]

The NBA is on fire right now. The Eastern Conference is shaping up to be a much tougher conference than many expected, while the West remains stacked with elite squads. The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics met in Beantown on Monday night, and the Celtics stormed back from down 20 points to win in front […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics weren’t supposed to have fun during the 2025-26 season. Many expected them to suffer without star forward Jayson Tatum healthy, resulting in a lost year for Boston or, at best, a middling one. Rather than succumb to adversity and sulk, the C’s have had lots of fun while exceeding expectations, […]

At the moment, Rick Carlisle has his hands full. On one hand, he is the head coach for the Indiana Pacers. Then, on the other hand, he is president of the NBA Coaches Association. That is, until next year. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Carlisle will step down as president of the Coaches Association, […]

It’s been a bit of a rocky journey for James Wiseman lately, as he’s only played in two games since 2024. However, it appears he’ll have a new opportunity after reuniting with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Reports indicate that Wiseman, who is 24 years old, is signing a 10-day contract with Indiana. The club […]

As the holidays roll in, executives and scouts around the NBA have made their way to Orlando, Florida, for the NBA G League Winter Showcase. While the games and talent on the floor matter to many scouts, this event has essentially become a hub for the start of the NBA trade market, especially with the […]

As the NBA trade market begins to take shape, the Indiana Pacers have signaled a willingness to part with a core young scorer as they pursue help in the frontcourt. According to a recent report, guard Bennedict Mathurin has emerged as a central trade chip as Indiana evaluates options to address its biggest positional need. […]

Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Utah Jazz. The speculation comes even with Walker Kessler set to miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. From the sounds of it, the injury isn’t keeping the Indiana Pacers away, as it sounds like the franchise is still reaching out to Utah about […]

After winning the NBA Cup in Las Vegas, the New York Knicks will be shorthanded for their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Jalen Brunson knows there’s no parade for winning the NBA Cup, thus the Knicks will head back to work with an extended list of injuries on their injury report. Ahead of […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton may be sidelined from NBA action, but he was still front and center for one of the most emotional moments in sports entertainment this weekend. Haliburton attended John Cena’s final WWE match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Washington, D.C., watching alongside his father as the legendary wrestler closed the […]

Rick Carlisle didn’t bite his tongue after another tight loss. Following the Indiana Pacers’ late collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carlisle questioned the officiating and suggested his team has been fighting an uphill battle all season. The frustration spilled out during his postgame comments, where he openly danced around the NBA’s fine line. “There were a […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson could be the top target of several NBA teams during next June’s draft. However, the projected No. 1 pick hit a speed bump early this season. After appearing in Kansas’ first two games, Peterson missed seven games due to a hamstring strain. However, the Freshman phenom returned from a month-long absence […]

Update: Tyrese Maxey is out for the Philadelphia 76ers’ contest against the Indiana Pacers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. Although they are not garnering the same amount of praise or success as the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers are in a favorable position more than a quarter […]

After a dream 2024-25 campaign that saw the Indiana Pacers come to within one win away of winning their first NBA title in franchise history, one would have thought that this would be the start of a dominant run for the league’s fastest-rising team. However, Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tear has made life difficult for Indiana […]

Trade conversations across the league continue to accelerate, and the Indiana Pacers have positioned themselves among the teams evaluating frontcourt upgrades. The Pacers, still seeking a long-term center after losing Myles Turner in free agency, have reportedly checked in with the Los Angeles Clippers regarding a potential deal for veteran center Ivica Zubac. The inquiry […]

Without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers have collapsed into one of the bleakest stories in the league, and every update on his injury return now feels like lifeline more than headline. They sit at 6–18, stranded at No. 14 in the Eastern Conference, eliminated from the NBA Cup, and stripped of the rhythm that once […]

Since emerging onto the scene, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers has been compared to Chris Paul. Both can control the tempo, involve others, and rise to the occasion. Now that the Los Angeles Clippers have let Chris Paul go following a bitter breakup, Haliburton is weighing in on the saga, per The Numbers on […]

The Indiana Pacers have fallen on hard times throughout the 2025-26 season thus far, and it’s due in large part to the injury absence of Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton could not have suffered a torn Achilles at a worse possible time, as he sustained that season-ending injury that typically keeps players out for an entire season […]

Trade momentum around the Indiana Pacers has picked up as the franchise evaluates options to reinforce its frontcourt following the departure of Myles Turner in free agency. The Pacers, who reached the NBA Finals last season before falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, have been linked to the Dallas Mavericks in their […]

The Indiana Pacers have looked a far cry from the NBA finalists that ran toe to toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. They are currently 14th in the easier Eastern Conference with a 6-18 record and are struggling due to the absence of Tyrese Haliburton and the exit of Myles Turner. However, if […]

While the Indiana Pacers try to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference, they’ll have to continue doing so without star Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers guard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season following an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. But that also opened a new door for Haliburton with […]

To say that the 2025-26 season could not have gone any further from plan for the Indiana Pacers would be a massive understatement. The Pacers expected to at least be semi-competitive this season despite Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury that is set to keep him out for the entirety of the ’25-’26 campaign, but they entered […]

Tyrese Haliburton remains out of commission for the Indiana Pacers due to an Achilles injury. While his recovery is on the right track, there’s still no clear timetable for his return. Despite his unfortunate situation, Haliburton has fully supported his teammates, joining them on the bench in nearly every game. He has embraced being an […]