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Had Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks gotten their way in the 2020 NBA Draft, they could have formed a lethal backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Tyrese Haliburton. Apparently, the Mavs wanted to trade up back in the draft in order to select Haliburton. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to pull off a deal. The […]

Team USA’s Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best players at the 2023 FIBA World Cup for USA Basketball. But how does the 23-year-old All-Star feel about coming off the bench for Team USA? He shared his thoughts postgame after Team USA’s 109-81 win over Greece to move to a 2-0 record at the […]

Team USA is experiencing all sights and sounds in Manila, as they continue their campaign to reclaim basketball glory in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Speaking of which, Anthony Edwards had a hilarious exchange with a shrieking fan in the middle of a game against Greece on Monday. While Anthony Edwards was trying to make […]

It’s safe to say Team USA has put an impressive, undefeated exhibition slate behind it as the 2023 FIBA World Cup gets fully underway. As the Americans prepare for their second game of group play against Greece on Monday morning, though, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but smile when tasked with reacting to […]

In the Indiana Pacers’ 56 years of history thus far, there are bound to be hits and misses on the trade front. There have been plenty of misses, with their trade sending Alex English to the Denver Nuggets in 1980 and their draft-night trade sending Kawhi Leonard away to the San Antonio Spurs for George […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is ascending rapidly in his career, especially if his latest performances for Team USA are any indication. But one aspect of Edwards’ game that has always been top-notch is his humor. More and more of Edwards’ peers in the NBA are discovering this firsthand, with Indiana Pacers floor general Tyrese […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is loving the product that Team USA is putting out in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. He was especially hyped by the celebration that Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton put on display after closing out Team Germany in an exhibition match, as James took to Instagram to shout […]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards has always been known for his comedy chops in addition to his on-court talents. Following Edwards’ virtuoso performance in Team USA’s win over Germany on Sunday, the Timberwolves star trolled FIBA teammate and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on the bus ride home. “I hope y’all listening. If he […]

The Indiana Pacers made one of the biggest splashes in NBA Free Agency this offseason when they lured Bruce Brown away from the champion Denver Nuggets. Not only was Brown one of the biggest names on the free agent market, the contract the Pacers signed him to was one of the biggest handed out during […]

Team USA is continuing their preparation for the FIBA World Cup with practice in Malaga before some exhibition games against Slovenia and Spain. Josh Hart spent a portion of practice downright rattling Tyrese Haliburton, as he drilled three left-handed three-pointers in a row, via the NBA Twitter account. "Not 3 in a row, I'll walk […]

Team USA is heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup with confidence and chemistry. After securing a win in its first game, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson got the taste of what it’ll be like to be spending time with his current jokester teammates. Brunson left his wallet behind after Team USA smacked Team […]

Team USA posted a dominant 117-74 victory over Puerto Rico in their first exhibition match in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Following the victory, Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram trolled Jalen Brunson by taking advantage of finding his lost wallet, via Legion Hoops. Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram really used Jalen Brunson’s wallet to […]

The Indiana Pacers knocked their offseason out of the park. It all started on draft day. Before the 2023 NBA Draft even started, the Pacers, who entered the draft with four of the top 32 picks, traded the Nos. 29 and 32 overall picks to the Denver Nuggets in return for a 2024 first-round pick. […]

Before the Sacramento Kings struck gold with the pairing of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, there was a long list of regrets and failures fresh in fans’ minds. Fortunately, trading All-Star Tyrese Haliburton to the Philadelphia 7ers for Ben Simmons was not one of them. Otherwise, the franchise’s newfound success and “Light the Beam” craze […]

Tyrese Haliburton is the brilliant, driving force behind the current iteration of the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old point guard has emerged as one of the best playmakers in basketball and a hyper-efficient scorer. Haliburton not only has the playmaking mastery and shooting knack to lead a strong offense but also the mentality to be the […]

Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as a star. After being traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers during the 2021-22 season, Haliburton has continued to take steps forward in his career. However, there were initial concerns about his jump-shot when he was drafted. Haliburton recently revealed Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s message […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has grown accustomed to doing the heavy lifting for his team, but he’s still plenty excited about the help that’s on the way. With the acquisitions of former New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin and former Denver Nuggets guard (and NBA champion) Bruce Brown, Indiana’s front office has given their […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was recently rewarded a 5-year, $260 million max contract extension. Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Haliburton spoke on one of his welcome to the league moments with former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. "My 2nd year, we played the Lakers in […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat does not feel the same for most fans. Gone are the days when the league treated the last seven games as its spectacle. Numerous shows of grandeur were on tv screens that were eye-catching for viewers. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers seems to miss […]

The Indiana Pacers is one youthful team that surprised a ton of NBA fans at the early juncture of the season. They were competing for a Top 6 spot in the Eastern Conference, with Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield leading the way. As reality kicks in, however, it was made clear they needed […]

The Golden State Warriors appeared to be dead in the water late in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They were down by as many as 14 points with less than six minutes left, but Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Jordan Poole came roaring back with one timely shot after […]

Whether it’s in the NBA Draft or by the Sacramento Kings and Wally Szczerbiak, Tyrese Haliburton has been underestimated quite a lot during his three-year career. Well, he should not be underrated again after a stellar first season with the Indiana Pacers that saw him make monumental history. “Tyrese Haliburton became the first player in […]

To nobody’s surprise, the Indiana Fever made Aliyah Boston the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft on Monday. Boston has long been considered the top prospect heading into the draft. While there was a little bit of uncertainty as to whether or not Boston would use her COVID year and return for another […]

The Indiana Pacers have improved this season after winning only 25 games last year. The Pacers have reason to be optimistic, but their roster is far from complete. Here we will look at the three major offseason fixes that the Indiana Pacers must make to reach the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Pacers had a promising […]

The Indiana Pacers have four games left in the season, starting with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been sidelined for the past three games for Indiana, while big man Myles Turner has missed four straight contests. Both players are on the injury report again for the […]

Mathematically speaking, the Indiana Pacers still have a shot of securing a spot in the Play-In tournament out in the East. At the moment, they are 12th in the conference with a 33-44 record and are 3.5 games behind the 10th-placed Chicago Bulls. It’s a gargantuan task, no doubt, but on paper, it’s still doable. […]

The Indiana Pacers are currently 3.5 games outside the Play-In picture in the East. Mathematically speaking, they still have a chance to secure a Top 10 finish in the conference with just six games remaining in the regular season. Well, it doesn’t sound like they’re not going to be able to snap their current three-game […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton starred on the offensive end of the floor in Saturday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 19 points — on 7-for-13 shooting from the field —and dished out 13 assists in a game the Pacers went on to lose by a final score of 143-130. So when Kyrie […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has yet to suit up since a nine-point win over the Houston Rockets in early March. Indiana has nine games left on its schedule, with tough matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks in their way of a potential Play-In spot. With the Pacers 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls […]

The Indiana Pacers are currently 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th and final Play-In Spot in the East. They face a tough test on Friday against the mighty Boston Celtics, and it goes without saying that they will need to be at their very best if they hope to stand a chance […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has missed five games in a row due to knee and ankle injuries. Unsurprisingly, without their best player, the Pacers have done little but tread water in the Eastern Conference standings, as they own a 2-3 record since he’s been out. So when the Pacers visit the Scotiabank […]