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Apr 15, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) reacts after a score against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter of a play-in round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Indiana's never-ending pursuit of downhill basketball is meant to protect Tyrese Haliburton

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Quenton Jackson's road to real NBA minutes is not as bad as it seems

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2:15 PM EDT

Pacers' challenge is gone, but Bennedict Mathurin has a new one with Pelicans

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1:42 PM EDT

Pelicans are about to give Bennedict Mathurin what the Pacers never could

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12:15 PM EDT

Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Tyrese Haliburton reacts during NBA All-Star Game practice at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Tyrese Haliburton's charity drive for Gary, Indiana deserves its praise

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Feb 19, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) reacts after a play during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Pacers trending to copying Spurs' biggest mistake

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Aug 25, 2026

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

A successful Pacers season has one easy criterion

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Aug 25, 2026

Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Shaedon Sharpe's injury could produce a trade opportunity for Pacers

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Aug 25, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after dunking against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The problem with any remaining Pacers moves is opportunity cost

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Aug 23, 2026

Jan 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) reacts after making a three point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Nembhard's best role remains as a sixth man

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Aug 23, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) reacts after injuring himself during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Pacers need Johnny Furphy to solve bench wing problem (but he won't)

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Aug 23, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) reacts to a made basket and foul in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pascal Siakam's small ball minutes are the Pacers' secret weapon

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Aug 22, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts after being called on a foul during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Supersizing standard could leave Aaron Nesmith moving up a position

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Aug 22, 2026

Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) reacts after scoring a basket in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Pacers biggest hole is still on the wings

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Aug 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) reacts to a call during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Max Christie would be a dream acquisition for Pacers, and is more realistic than it seems

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Aug 21, 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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Aug 21, 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

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