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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to missing a shot against New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton's close-out fourth quarter is sign of a great season to come

Thilo Widder

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Nobody should be happier Tyrese Haliburton is back than Pascal Siakam

Jack Simone

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Oct 21, 2026

Three things to look out for in Pacers season opener

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Aaron Nesmith's injury highlights importance of Kelly Oubre Jr. addition

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts after a foul by Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Minutes distribution vs Pelicans will answer rotation questions that remain

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

TJ McConnell's basketball mortality is showing, much to the Pacers' concern

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Success in Pacers' season should be measured in growth from opener vs. Pelicans

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) looks on in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Inability to hold leads is only negative takeaway from Pacers' exhibition games

Thilo Widder

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Oct 21, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Big-to-big passing will be Pacers secret ace in the hole

Thilo Widder

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates a made shot in the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Back on track, Pascal Siakam's final preseason game was a masterclass

Thilo Widder

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Oct 19, 2026

Dec 18, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell (9) gets inducted into the Arizona Wildcats Ring of Honor before the game of the Arizona Wildcats versus the Samford Bulldogs at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The bench unit is awful, and there's no way around that for the Pacers

Thilo Widder

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Keba Keita (13) looks on in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Starters shine as Pacers drop another heart-breaker to Bucks in preseason finale

Thilo Widder

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Oct 19, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

After waiving him, Pacers should still bring James Johnson onto coaching staff

Thilo Widder

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Oct 17, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) celebrates with center Keba Keita (13) in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers' roster cuts cost the team vibes more than talent

Thilo Widder

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Oct 17, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrates a shot in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Obi Toppin's spot is in jeopardy if rebounding and defense mistakes continue

Thilo Widder

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Oct 17, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Increasingly likely rotation player Jalen Slawson is earning regular season minutes

Thilo Widder

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Oct 16, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) warms up before the game against the against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Kobe Brown's missed freethrow at the end of regulation clouds a generally good performance

Thilo Widder

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Indiana Pacers Rienk Mast (51) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Rienk Mast could be challenging for a third string big spot

Thilo Widder

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talks with Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Ben Sheppard continues to prove his value, despite missing all of his shots

Thilo Widder

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Oct 14, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pascal Siakam's rough preseason is cause for some (but not a lot of) concern

Thilo Widder

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ivica Zubac is popping in Pacers preseason for all the right reasons

Thilo Widder

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 13, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) runs down the court before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton's regained excellence is way more important than OT loss to Thunder

Thilo Widder

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pascal Siakam's rough preseason could end against his hated opponent in Thunder

Thilo Widder

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Oct 13, 2026

Oct 6, 2026; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) stands during the first half of a preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder rookie duo dominating preseason offers twofold challenge for Pacers

Thilo Widder

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Oct 13, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Pacers preseason matchup with Thunder can heal past wounds

Thilo Widder

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Oct 13, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) reacts to a basket in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ivica Zubac's post scoring will be a cornerstone, if preseason is any indication

Thilo Widder

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Oct 12, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Andrew Nembhard running more point guard minutes is a recipe for future success

Thilo Widder

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Oct 12, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Braden Smith's final attempt showcases primary reason he isn't an NBA player

Thilo Widder

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Oct 12, 2026

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