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The Indiana Pacers kicked off their 2023 Summer League campaign with a win against the Washington Wizards. Of course, one of the standout performers was their first-round pick, Jarace Walker. Here are four reactions to his performance in the game. Walker, of course, is a solidly-built rookie who can play both the power forward and […]

The Indiana Pacers take on the Orlando Magic in NBA Summer League action Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pacers-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pacers have played a game already, and they beat the Washington […]

The New York Knicks traded Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers recently, and although it seems like he still has a good relationship with Josh Hart, who opted into his contract with the team ahead of free agency, Hart is not a fan of Toppin wearing Pacers colors. Josh Hart was hanging out with Obi […]

Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers addressed the seemingly inevitable trade from the New York Knicks this offseason, and discussed his minutes and deployment under coach Tom Thibodeau. “All I can do is just do whatever the coach is asking me to do,” Obi Toppin said when asked if either side could have done anything […]

Eight-time NBA All-Star and 2020 NBA champion, Dwight Howard, believes that he still can make an indelible impact for several teams if rostered by a team. Having last played for the 6-24 Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan’s T1 League (the league’s second year in existence), leading the league with his rebounding and assist averages while ranking […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into the league’s best showcase through the years, as the event welcomes in a new generation of talent who recently heard their names called during the NBA Draft. While the rookie dominate the attention, as this will certainly be the case this year with the likes of […]

An eventful free agency period saw the Cleveland Cavaliers pull off a sign-and-trade for Max Strus and address their need for extra shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers add multiple players to strengthen their bench and a few teams retain key free agents with long-term extensions. The Pacers found ways to bring in and keep a […]

The Indiana Pacers haven’t done too much in NBA free agency yet, but the couple of moves they’ve made have been highly impactful, to say the least. They signed newly-minted NBA champion Bruce Brown to a two-year deal worth $45 million despite interest from opposing teams. The big one, however, is Tyrese Haliburton agreeing to […]

Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2021, Chris Duarte emerged during his rookie season as key perimeter shooting threat for his team. Heading into his second season with Indiana though, Duarte’s role began to change and his minutes declined drastically. This directly resulted in in his low scoring rates and shooting percentages this […]

The Indiana Pacers have not been very busy during the first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. Not surprisingly, they still have some needs to address. With the departure of some key players, the Pacers have some gaps to fill in their roster. In this article, we will take a look at the biggest […]

There were a lot of question marks surrounding Tyrese Haliburton when he first entered the NBA. Drafted 12th overall in 2020 by the Sacramento Kings, nobody knew if Haliburton would be a point guard, a shooting guard, a primary scorer, all of the above or none of the above. He very quickly left his imprint […]

The Indiana Pacers released their NBA Summer League roster in June. summer league coming soon. 🌴https://t.co/z3j17O5Dk4 | #PacersSummer pic.twitter.com/agH4epKGo8 — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 27, 2023 Highlighted by four selections from the 2023 NBA Draft and a few members from last year’s Pacers squad, Indiana will have plenty of newer and more familiar faces to […]

You just never know what will happen during the NBA offseason, but one constant every summer is the madness that comes with NBA free agency. Over $1 billion was spent within the first couple hours of the free agency period this year and quite a few big names signed new, long-term deals to remains with […]

The Indiana Pacers entered the 2023 NBA free agency as a team to watch out for given their abundance in cap space (they could have had even more room had they traded away certain players). Before free agency officially began, they dealt away Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings, clearing even more space as they […]

It’s been a busy few days for NBA franchises. Though they weren’t as active as some other NBA teams, the Pacers made a few moves that could help boost their roster for the near future. Indiana needed extra size and a starting power forward heading into the offseason. It drafted Houston forward Jarace Walker after […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is loving life right now after agreeing to a 5-year designated max contract extension worth up to $260 million. Haliburton was celebrating all over social media right after the deal was reported, and his latest Instagram post shows how he has been celebrating in real life as well. […]

The New York Knicks are reportedly trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for a pair of future second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal, however, cannot be officially completed until Thursday. The move is surprising to an extent, but Toppin had previously been mentioned in trade rumors. The Pacers were recently listed as a serious […]

Just call him the $260 Million Man. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been active on social media since the news broke that he signed a max contract extension. Tyrese Haliburton’s contract could be worth more than a quarter of a billion dollars, and the Pacers’ guard had a little fun after earning such a […]

The future of the Indiana Pacers is here to stay. Tyrese Haliburton was a revelation for the Pacers ever since he was traded from the Kings last season. Since then, talks about a contract extension loomed over the team. Now, those rumors were made official, as Haliburton has signed a 5-year, designated max contract extension […]

Bruce Brown proved that he can be a valuable player on a championship last season with the Denver Nuggets. After their near-immaculate playoff run, the feisty guard will be playing for a different team. Bruce Brown has agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, per Woj. Talk about making the most […]

Obi Toppin hasn’t necessarily lived up to expectations since the New York Knicks selected him with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As the NBA offseason gets fully into swing, one team is already calling the Knicks about a potential Toppin trade. The Indiana Pacers have emerged as leading trade suitor for […]

The Indiana Pacers are nearing a trade agreement to send former 2021 first-round pick Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Indiana Pacers are nearing a trade sending guard Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, […]

The NBA Draft is a pivotal moment for teams to secure talented players who can shape their future success. However, the Indiana Pacers’ decision-making in the draft has raised some eyebrows. With the selection of Bilal Coulibaly and the subsequent trade for Jarace Walker, the Pacers may have made a critical mistake that could haunt […]

Bruce Brown might be the most coveted role player in the NBA free agency market today. After a standout performance in the NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets guard is expected to leave the team in search of greener pastures. Brown is drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Indiana Pacers. Indy’s interest in Brown, though, […]

The Indiana Pacers have surprised some fans in the way they’ve built their team over the last few years. Under Head Coach Rick Carlisle, the Pacers seemingly haven’t had a true identity that they can hang their hat on. The team has long been associated with hard-nosed defense going back to the Ron Artest and […]

“Multiple rival clubs indicated Wednesday that [Max] Strus is increasingly likely to command a contract that starts higher than the full $12.4 million midlevel exception,” per NBA insider Marc Stein. One of the teams willing to pay Strus that amount appears to be the Indiana Pacers, who are weighing a three-year, $48 million contract for […]

Among the plethora of intriguing players about to hit free agency is Sacramento Kings veteran forward Harrison Barnes, who appears to be on the radar of the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are said to be among the teams to watch out for on the Harrison Barnes front, for at least a couple of reasons, including […]

Where can the Indiana Pacers go following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? 12 players will be under contract for the Pacers next season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Center Myles Turner, guards Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton highlight some of the returning players for Indiana. Guard George Hill, forward Oshae […]

The Indiana Pacers are building a core and becoming a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Indiana changed their roster at the 2021-22 deadline when they traded away All-Star Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for young and promising guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton has become the centerpiece for the Pacers and made his first All-Star […]

After the Washington Wizards made their NBA Draft selection at No. 8, Jarace Walker had no reason to believe that, that was where he was going to begin his NBA career. Unbeknownst to him, however, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski had just made an announcement of his own prior to the Indiana Pacers making their selection at […]

The Indiana Pacers aren’t a good team yet, but they’re steadily approaching goodness. Led by star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers were the feel-good story of the first half of last year’s NBA season, hanging around the playoff picture until a late season mini-tank to secure a lottery pick. If their busy draft night […]

How did the Indiana Pacers fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pacers entered the draft with the need to add a starting power forward to pair with center Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Turner signed a two-year, $60 million contract extension in January, locking down the former No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, and the Indiana Pacers picks are Jarace Walker from Houston at No. 8, Ben Sheppard from Belmont at No. 26, Mojave King from G League Ignite at No. 47, and Isaiah Wong from Miami at No. 55. The franchise also made some shrewd trades and picked up […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe was expected to get picked in the 2023 NBA Draft, but ultimately went undrafted. Luckily, he finds his new home on Friday as the Indiana Pacers have signed him to a two-way NBA contract, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Oscar Tshiebwe joins Connecticut’s Adama Sanogo and Gonzaga’s Drew Timme as […]

The Golden State Warriors clearly have grown tired of the proverb, “let the kids play,” and appear to be going all in on building a veteran core who can lead them back into championship contention next season. Trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul strongly supports the notion that the front office is trying to shift […]

The Indiana Pacers made four picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, coming away with Houston forward Jarace Walker, Belmont wing Ben Sheppard, G League Ignite guard Mojave King, and Miami (FL) guard Isaiah Wong. A quartet of skilled players that can all make an impact in the league, the Pacers came away from Thursday’s draft […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, which means it’s time to decide the winner and the losers of the annual event. Because draft night is supposed to be about positive vibes and hope for the future, let’s start with the NBA draft winners. These teams (and one coach) crushed draft night and came […]

Houston freshman forward Jarace Walker was the No. 8 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 power forward went to the Indiana Pacers and now pairs up with Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Bennedict Mathurin. So, now that Walker knows where he will start his NBA career, let’s take a look at the current and […]

One of the bigger, stronger forwards in this draft class, Jarace Walker is now a member of the Indiana Pacers after being selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. This pick comes after the Pacers traded back one spot with the Washington Wizards, who are getting Bilal Coulibaly with the No. […]