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The 2025-26 Indiana Pacers roster has nowhere near the quality they had to end the 2024-25 campaign. Tyrese Haliburton was already out to begin the year, making it rather difficult for them to pose much of a threat to begin with, but the Pacers have endured a deluge of injury woes that may already kill […]

Rick Carlisle expressed immense relief after the Indiana Pacers stunned the Golden State Warriors 114-109 on Saturday night. Going into the matchup, Indiana had an 0-5 record. They’ve suffered multiple injuries to their core of players, not to mention star guard Tyrese Haliburton already being out for the entire campaign. Despite this, the Pacers refused […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle bit his tongue over a controversial call made in Thursday’s 141-135 double-overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 22.5 seconds left in double OT, the officials granted the Thunder a crucial timeout after Obi Toppin stole the ball and scored to trim the Pacers’ deficit to four (139-135). […]

The Indiana Pacers dropped their season opener in double overtime to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 141-135, but the effort showed plenty of fight. Without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is out for the year with a torn Achilles, Indiana pushed the reigning champions to the limit at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tyler Smith of Indy Sports […]

The Indiana Pacers absorbed what could be a huge blow after Andrew Nembhard suffered a shoulder injury in their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday. Nembhard sustained it in the first quarter but kept playing until the second frame. During halftime, it was announced that he was ruled out […]

The NBA is often considered a player-driven league, but don’t get it twisted, coaching is of the utmost importance. The world of head coaching was more hectic last year than perhaps ever before. Numerous coaches were fired in the middle of or late in the season, including Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone. Teams are clearly […]

The Indiana Pacers are back for training camp after a run to the NBA Finals last season that many did not see coming. They were able to overcome adversity early last season, and they made a run at the right time to get where they were, facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a […]

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle knows it is going to be a challenge to repeat their feat of reaching the 2025 NBA Finals without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton. But he knows what his team has to do to survive without him. Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals after […]

Before Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, he was amidst one of the greatest runs in postseason history. In all four rounds of the 2025 playoffs, Haliburton hit a game-winning or game-tying shot in the final 1.1 seconds of the game. He was on his way […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has made clear that Andrew Nembhard will be at the center of the team’s plans as the franchise prepares for the 2025-26 NBA season. Training camp opens Tuesday, and Carlisle said the 25-year-old guard is set to take on a significantly expanded role. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 were one of the feel-good stories of the 2024-25 NBA season, until they weren’t. A surprise run to the NBA Finals sparked hope and signalled that their young core, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, was ready to contend. But entering the 2025 offseason, reality set in. Haliburton’s lingering injury, reportedly […]

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,” […]

The NBA offseason is officially here for every team as the Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The Pacers surprised the entire basketball world with their deep run in the postseason, and they nearly finished it off with another upset. Unfortunately, they couldn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his way to his press conference after eliminating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, head coach Rick Carlisle stopped him in his tracks. Add Finals MVP to Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 2024-25 campaign, joining a rare group […]

The collective hearts of the Indiana Pacers dropped in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals after star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with an injury and was ultimately unable to return. While the Pacers managed to keep things close, even leading at halftime, the absence of Haliburton was too much to […]

Fans of the Indiana Pacers waited 58 seasons to witness an NBA championship. The Oklahoma City Thunder forced them to add a 59th season of waiting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped off his Most Valuable Player winning season by leading the 103-91 win on Sunday in Game 7. Indiana’s evening started with promise. Tyrese Haliburton got hot […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle took what the Oklahoma City Thunder did ahead of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals as personal. The Pacers and Thunder are competing to win their first-ever NBA title in their respective cities. Indiana last reached the NBA Finals in 2000, while Oklahoma City last appeared in 2012. […]

The Indiana Pacers watched their NBA Finals title hopes take a frightening hit early. Tyrese Haliburton then went viral with a facial expression that illustrated the concerning moment against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton tried to attempt a blow-by with the basketball in his hand. But Haliburton’s calf popped right behind him at the 4:55 […]

Roundball fans will fire up the televisions or smart phones for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Sunday evening contest will crown a first time champion between either the Indiana Pacers or Oklahoma City Thunder. Climactic sequences are imminent inside the Paycom Center. Making the game feel like a movie. Well, the NBA got […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers kept their season alive in a 108-91 win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, setting the stage for a best-of-7 finale against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winner captures the 2025 NBA championship, which would be a franchise’s first for either squad. However, after […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As experience between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers was a storyline throughout the NBA Finals, Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams deemed the shifted focus towards Mark Daigneault and Rick Carlisle unnecessary ahead of Game 7. Daigneault is one win away from his first championship. His five years of experience include […]

After the Indiana Pacers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 108–91 win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, head coach Rick Carlisle immediately set the tone for what comes next. Although the win was decisive, Carlisle’s demeanor remained serious. His message was unmistakable: the mission is not yet complete. Now, with the NBA […]

The Indiana Pacers entered Game 6 facing the possibility of an Oklahoma City Thunder celebration. The host team became the ones in full party mode Thursday, forcing a Game 7 for the NBA Finals. Indiana erased an early 10-2 deficit and ran the Thunder out of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers breezed to a 108-91 rout […]

Tyrese Haliburton raised concerns ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The versatile Haliburton gingerly left the Paycom Center court with a calf injury in Game 5. Indiana Pacers fans, however, are now breathing out relief and excitement. Haliburton dressed up in a practice uniform inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He’s seen draining 10 consecutive baskets. […]

The Indiana Pacers are fully locked in as they prepare for Game 6 of the NBA Finals with their backs against the wall, and Myles Turner’s recent quote perfectly reflects the mindset that’s carried this team through the NBA playoffs. With Tyrese Haliburton’s status still uncertain and the Finals hanging in the balance, the Pacers […]

The Indiana Pacers are currently gearing up for Game 6 of the NBA Finals vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they will try to stave off elimination and force a Game 7. The Pacers have endured two rough fourth quarters in a row to go down 3-2 in this series despite playing improved basketball for […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been battling an injury throughout the 2025 NBA Finals. Although he played 34 minutes in the Pacers’ Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, the star point guard scored just four points, failing to make a shot due to his ailing calf. Following Monday’s loss, […]

The Indiana Pacers now have their backs against the wall. And wondering the health of Tyrese Haliburton. Rick Carlisle could walk into Game 6 without his triple-double threat. The Pacers star left with a calf injury before halftime. As “Hali” was limited, TJ McConnell surprisingly carried the load for Indiana. But the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith reached the NBA, his dad, William Nesmith, would drop him off at a gym for early morning workouts with Washington Wizards guard Khris Middleton. Middleton, eight years Aaron’s senior, was entering his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks at the time. For William, those workouts would […]

The Indiana Pacers are going into Game 5 with the series tied against the Oklahoma City Thunder, after leading into the fourth quarter of Game 4. The Thunder walked the Pacers down during the final minutes of the game, and some fans think that Scott Foster was the culprit for their team’s downfall. The one […]

The Indiana Pacers were less than 12 minutes away from taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals on Friday night, but that’s when everything fell apart. The Pacers played one of their worst quarters of the entire postseason while the Thunder surged in front, eventually stealing a 111-104 win to even the series […]

Charles Barkley did not hold back on the New York Knicks’ strategy with their coaching search. He even made a quip that involved Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. The Knicks have an open head coaching spot after firing Tom Thibodeau after # seasons. They made the decision even though they reached their first Eastern […]

The Indiana Pacers have been the underdog in every series so far in the NBA playoffs. Even with a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win Game 4 by almost six points. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that he is using the odds to motivate his team. […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is in a familiar spot in this year’s NBA Finals. Carlisle leads another underdog team led by an underrated star, even though Tyrese Haliburton and Dirk Nowitzki were much different leaders that guided their team to the Finals for the first time. He reflected on the path that has […]

Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as one of the brightest stars of the NBA Playoffs, guiding the Indiana Pacers to within two wins of the franchise’s first NBA title. Following Indiana’s 116-107 Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the 25-year-old point guard credited head coach Rick Carlisle for helping launch his […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers, high off their Game 1 win thanks to a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton, saw the Oklahoma City Thunder and their bench set the tone during Game 2. With this series evened at 1-1 entering Wednesday night, the Pacers understood the importance of increasing their aggressiveness and finding ways to […]