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Thilo Widder

Joined: Jul 12, 2026

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers mascot Moondog reacts in the second quarter against the New York Knicks during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Pacers set to deal with roadblock in supersized Cavaliers lineup

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Mar 15, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts with forward Kobe Brown (24) in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

New TV rights partner should remove excuses for box score watchers

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Aug 20, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Peyton Watson trade shows Pacers the potential blueprint for a final summer trade

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Aug 20, 2026

May 24, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Spurs matchup is a tough one for the Pacers, with a 7'4 sized problem

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Aug 19, 2026

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a turnover during the third quarter against the New York Knicks in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers' Eastern Conference opponents all struggle in head-to-head face-offs

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Aug 19, 2026

Dec 21, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) reacts during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Center market proves the Pacers right in the Ivica Zubac trade

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Aug 18, 2026

May 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts during the first half during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers should duplicate Aaron Nesmith extension with other rotation players

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts after a call during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Now-rostered Braden Smith will need to improve massively

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Aug 17, 2026

Jan 22, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

NBA's key definition in the Clippers resolution is a danger to fair basketball

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Aug 17, 2026

May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) reacts after receiving the Larry Bird MVP Trophy after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Expectations for the Pacers are getting out of hand

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Aug 16, 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

Pacers' NBA Cup hopes may already be dead

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Aug 16, 2026

Dec 15, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made shot in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton's shot at Pelicans and NBA is well deserved

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Aug 16, 2026

Mar 23, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks guard Frank Ntilikina (21) react during the first half against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Lock down star-stopper role is up for grabs

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Aug 16, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Noblesville Boom have been lacking as developmental program

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard TJ McConnell (1) reacts as time winds down on a victory against the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 117-109. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

A TJ McConnell trade would open flexibility

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Aug 14, 2026

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Pacers matchup with Thunder will be an opportunity to exorcise demons

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Aug 14, 2026

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