https://8points9seconds.comhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-landing-giannis-antetokounmpo-was-near-impossible-but-they-should-have-gone-for-it-anyway?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2xeja3cx0A trade bringing Giannis to Indiana would've been impossible. As unlikely or as likely as it may be, it definitely would've worked.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/utah-jazz-roster-tells-story-of-what-indiana-pacers-missed-out-on?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2xedvbx97The Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz have such massive similarities, but Indiana lacks what the Jazz stole from them.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:31:32 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/andrew-nembhard-indiana-pacers-trade-value-is-worth-investigation-but-not-hasty-move?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2tfmd5kn4Andrew Nembhard is the only Indiana Pacers draft pick over the past decade to actually work out. That won't protect him from being a cap casualty.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:02:18 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/jarace-walker-best-fit-is-not-on-indiana-pacers-so-they-should-help-him-find-a-new-home?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2tfnwsry1Indiana benched Jarace Walker for a better player that they got at a near-zero price. They buried him for no reason whatsoever. Time to let him flee the coop.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:49:55 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/soon-to-be-rfa-ben-sheppard-has-been-screwed-over-by-indiana-pacers-at-each-and-every-turn?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2tfqh788pIndiana took Ben Sheppard in the 2023 draft in the hopes that he could be a good rotation piece. They're no longer giving him a chance to be that.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/second-indiana-pacers-gap-year-would-be-unstomachable-no-matter-reason?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2njzrmwsmIndiana is one injury away from falling into the lottery again, and one bad rehab away from blowing the team up entirely.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:40:10 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-are-unlikely-participants-in-funniest-game-promotion-in-nba-history-from-atlanta-hawks?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2r87ebmxmFor single fans, meeting the love of your life at a basketball game just got more possible. Unfortunately, they may be a Hawks fan.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:53:10 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-need-to-steal-portland-trail-blazers-bench-pieces-amongst-roster-glut?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2nm3x3pt9With the Trail Blazers' overfilled roster that has eight players expecting over 20 minutes per game, there has to be someone Indiana can pry away.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/minnesota-timberwolves-offer-difficult-challenge-and-interesting-mirror-for-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2nm67v5a1The Timberwolves will be trying to play as the Pacers have for years while meshing with a point guard they haven't had for a while. Sounds familiar, right?Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:38:03 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/through-his-love-of-arsenal-fc-pascal-siakam-may-be-able-to-teach-indiana-pacers-something?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2kb5cn25jQuick passes, off-ball movement, and a never-ending attack of the flanks and corners. Is that Pacers basketball or Arsenal football? Maybe it can be both.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:58:57 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/eastern-conference-bloodbath-finally-taking-shape-after-kawhi-leonard-trade-finalized-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2jqang1daThe East is finally settling down, and the path to the Finals is far rougher than the Indiana Pacers would've hoped.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:42:49 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-depth-problem-lingers-as-they-add-four-g-league-prospects-to-training-camp-roster?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2jqc7tkd3While this may just be standard practice, the question remains: when will Indiana find a difference-maker down the roster?Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:57:19 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-can-rehab-reputation-of-zach-lavine-and-claim-spoils?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2g5bcp8adThe Pacers lack creators off the bench since they dumped Bennedict Mathurin. They can bring in a talented reclamation project off waivers in Zach LaVine.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:43:30 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-path-to-opening-cap-space-has-two-solutions-but-neither-are-great-choices?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2g4rt1wwaIndiana has never been a free agency destination. Cap space hasn't been worth much for this franchise. Still, if the team is good enough, they can change that.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:59:54 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/michael-porter-jr-expiring-contract-is-only-obstacle-to-indiana-pacers-trade?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2g4a68nrwHe may be an absolute headcase, but Porter's blend of shooting, creation, and on- and off-ball shot-making makes him a perfect target for Indiana.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:35:53 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-havent-lost-trade-in-years-seriously?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2g1pyfdhhThe Pacers have not meaningfully lost a move in ages despite making a massive volume of trades. Their history is as impressive as it is necessary.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:34 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/rick-carlisle-learned-identity-carries-decades-of-basketball-and-future-of-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2e7j981yeRick Carlisle has been around forever. He has his core values, and the Pacers may just be the closest he's gotten to fielding his perfect team.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/preseason-carries-questions-with-hard-answers-for-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2e7ypgbtnWe are getting closer and closer to basketball season, which means we're getting closer and closer to having hard conversations about Indiana's roster.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:10:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-obi-toppin-next-step-forward-is-in-becoming-less-well-rounded?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2atx7k1vhWhen is versatility a bad thing? Well, when being good at everything stops you from being great at anything. It's time for Obi to take his next step.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-starting-lineup-is-among-best-though-their-bench-is-lacking?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m29r19vzknOn paper, the Pacers can keep up with the Sixers, Cavs, Knicks, and anyone else. But their depth is lacking in comparison.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:20:08 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/devin-carter-is-indiana-pacers-comeback-story-waiting-to-happen?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m29r02mqkfHis hairline says he should be in Turkey; his play says he should be in the rotation of a decent team.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:52:14 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-tj-mcconnell-grit-would-push-anyone-to-excellence?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m28yxmwyzmHow has a 6'0 flat point guard made it to 34 years old in a league that tears through players? It may sound pedantic, but the answer is heart.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:04 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/memphis-grizzlies-roster-crunch-may-bear-fruit-for-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m26x350hw1The three young players that the Grizzlies are letting go have clear skills that made them first-round picks. They also have clear warts that explain their ends.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:51:08 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-aaron-nesmith-impossible-relocations-is-why-he-is-among-league-best-specialists?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m26255gbtdBeing a shooting specialist in the NBA is hard. Nesmith's never-ending movement and ability to find his spots is vital to the Pacers.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:02 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/in-need-of-veteran-leadership-james-johnson-fit-indiana-pacers-better-than-signee-larry-nance-jr?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m268admygcThe Pacers signed Larry Nance Jr. early in free agency to be a locker room presence. If they wanted a big brother figure, why not just sign one the team loves?Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:02:09 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/johnny-furphy-indiana-pacers-secret-ninth-man-is-hiding-in-plain-sight?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m25rarb1xqOn a surface level, Johnny Furphy is the run of the mill second round pick. However, his advanced stats show a valuable player who complements Pascal Siakam.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:07:13 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/aj-johnson-is-scheme-fit-but-chasing-bust-reclamation-is-hard-to-do-on-winner-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m2626p9wh5It hasn't been an easy start to AJ Johnson's career. After being traded for a fourth time in his two-year career, he's looking for a home. Indiana can be that.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:57:36 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/tyrese-haliburton-jump-passes-cannot-be-thing-of-past-if-indiana-pacers-wants-to-regain-form?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m23e59ndazThere is no single skill more important to this Pacers season than Tyrese Haliburton's ability to never stop smiling.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/ben-sheppard-remains-indiana-pacers-x-factor?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m23e66ryztBen Sheppard has been a bit of a bust to date, but his ascension could give Indiana new dimensions.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:11 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-aba-history-deserves-far-far-more-attention?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m23e4jsksmThe Pacers apparently don't have any championships in franchise history. That would be news to their three ABA rings from the 70s.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:11:21 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-saw-milwaukee-bucks-myles-turner-issue-coming-from-mile-away?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1yr4t1j5wMyles Turner is now an immovable contract, according to the latest reports out of Milwaukee. It seems Indiana was justified in moving on from their 2015 pick.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:02 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/optics-of-the-ivica-zubac-trade-are-different-now-even-if-indiana-pacers-package-is-same?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1y64va1n8Nothing has changed about the package Indiana sent out, but fans will view it differently after the Clippers vacated the 2029 Pacers pick.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:43:23 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-full-court-identity-has-forgotten-core-skill-in-pascal-siakam?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1y62fbtzhIt's hard to point at something that Pascal Siakam doesn't do well, but in his versatility, his slashing gets lost in the shuffle of his best skills.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:03 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/imminent-expansion-draft-is-unique-opportunity-for-indiana-pacers-youngsters-they-would-likely-prefer?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1y5z0qfvsWhy would the Pacers' young players want to be winning on a team that doesn't play them when they could lose games while showing what they can do?Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:54:38 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/ivica-zubac-rebounding-subskill-could-decide-indiana-pacers-possession-margin?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1y60d5bb9If high school coaches have insisted on anything, it's the importance of boxing out. Despite growing up in Croatia, Ivica Zubac has had that drilled into him.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:12:12 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/remember-when-indiana-pacers-offered-klay-thompson-paul-george-swap-to-golden-state-warriors?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1y6s2rk45As the Pacers were forced to trade their franchise star in 2018, Indiana's front office nearly pulled off a trade that helped no one, but was fun to an extreme.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:05:09 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/november-matchups-against-philadelphia-sixers-will-not-be-test-indiana-pacers-need?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1xz6p7rcxIndiana will finish all their matchups with the newly assembled Sixers just about a month into the season. That's no test. That's a trick.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:07:24 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-eastern-conference-standing-matters-less-than-matchups-which-are-better-than-they-seem?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1wev4m1t6The Indiana Pacers aren't expected to be the best team in the East, but does that matter more than being able to beat any team in the East?Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-ivica-zubac-trade-gets-worse-after-clippers-kawhi-leonard-punishment?utm_source=RSSTyler Watts01m1ttf401b9The Indiana Pacers paid a hefty price to trade for Ivica Zubac, and it only got worse after the Clippers were punished in the Kawhi Leonard saga.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:38:46 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/2023-draft-is-sliding-doors-moment-of-indiana-pacers-rebuild?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1t73pnm1tIn the middle of a vital period, the Pacers wasted two first-round picks – including one in the top 10 – on players who aren't even in the rotation today.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-new-york-knicks-rivalry-continues-to-be-best-feud-in-nba?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1s1fvmf7sWhat's better than a rivalry between teams that hate each other? A rivalry between teams that see themselves in each other. That's the Knicks and Pacers.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:34:53 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/ahead-of-nfl-season-indiana-pacers-have-many-similarities-with-indianapolis-colts?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1hwm6z7h6As the NFL season gets ready to kick off on Wednesday, September 9th, there are comparisons between the two biggest Indiana sports teams (not height, though).Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/kelly-oubre-jr-position-will-decide-indiana-pacers-rotation?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1pjvyxn77How the rotation will look on the wings, and as such in general, depends entirely on whether free agent acquisition Kelly Oubre Jr. is a guard or a forward.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:44:38 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-will-regret-not-giving-ben-simmons-chance?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1pbpbbtzgBen Simmons is a Sacramento King, and the Pacers may have overlooked a solution to their problems because they didn't like his name.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacer-fans-owe-paul-george-thank-you-after-all?utm_source=RSSKyle Wright01m1jf0t1yk0Breaking down the five most productive trade trees in Indiana historyFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:03 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/next-indiana-pacers-target-requires-taking-advantage-of-miserable-la-clippers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1m9k5v258When you can kick an enemy while they're down, you probably should, especially when that enemy tried to pull one over on you before. Time to kick the Clips.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:48:40 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/ivica-zubac-trade-has-reached-abrupt-and-decided-end-much-to-joy-of-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1kktmww1zThe NBA's punishment of the LA Clippers for cap circumnavigation brings the total tally of the Ivica Zubac trade to a one-for-one swap for Keaton Wagler.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/kawhi-leonard-la-clippers-resolution-puts-pressure-on-indiana-pacers-draft-picks?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1hxbvf0k1The NBA has stripped the Clippers of five first-rounders after finding them guilty of cap evasion. Without their own picks, they only have the Pacers'.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:06:28 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/mourning-prime-victor-oladipo-fit-with-current-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1fk7mbghnVictor Oladipo's Pacer era was defined by two-way play, thunderous finishes, and a need for another real creator. He deserved to be a part of today's team.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:09:03 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-victor-oladipo-open-letter-to-gms-details-perseverance-of-man-nearly-broken?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1ccvqbb8fAfter devastating injuries stole his prime, Victor Oladipo is opening up on his time bouncing around the NBA.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:59:08 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/remembering-victor-oladipo-time-for-indiana-pacers-is-conflicting-but-ultimately-nostalgic?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1eyv1a55jVictor Oladipo is either a villain or a hero for Indiana Pacers fans. Love him or hate him, there's something nostalgic about who he was here.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:20:05 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/finding-indiana-pacer-to-break-50-point-game-drought-is-nearly-impossible?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1ca7wx1b4The Pacers are a team defined by their balance. 50-point games don't happen from balance; they happen from individualistic hunger. That explains their drought.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/eastern-conference-seeding-is-terrible-miserable-no-good-very-bad-numbers-game-for-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1c5bzzgrfThere are simply too many good teams in the East for everyone to be happy. How will it end up? And how will the losers handle coming up short?Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:25:09 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/ivica-zubac-croatian-team-excellence-shows-indiana-pacers-their-blueprint?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1bedcd5f6Ivica Zubac is functionally the only reward from the Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 gap-year. He's showing his worth at FIBA qualifiers.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-have-multiple-dark-horses-for-awards?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0z56vprdkIndiana may not have the favorite for any award honors, but they do certainly have a few players who could make a surprising push for hardware.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:15:49 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/john-konchar-should-be-indiana-pacers-final-move?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m175abz0v1Josh Green is off the table after being moved to Utah, but his heir apparent to the Pacers' target list has just become available.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:50:07 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-backup-center-question-is-an-overblown-hypothetical?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m14jk6wp6hIn the words of former Colts coach Tom Moore, we don't practice...well... you know the word. There's no reason to focus on something that would kill the season.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:45:06 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-wing-problem-could-find-unlikely-solution-after-jonathan-kuminga-signing-josh-green?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m1232hcr8jIf the Wolves want to cut Josh Green to get under the second apron, let them, and let the Pacers reap the benefits.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/jonathan-kuminga-joining-the-minnesota-timberwolves-ends-notable-summer-moves?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m109tsxnw6The summer is coming to a close. With Jonathan Kuminga off to Minnesota, it's time to get ready for the real season.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-never-ending-pursuit-of-downhill-basketball-is-meant-to-protect-tyrese-haliburton?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0z5vhfqc2The Pacers are slowly transitioning from all-around attacking to rim-running menaces. However, if that new priority messes with their balance, that's a problem.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-quenton-jackson-road-to-real-nba-minutes-is-not-as-bad-as-it-seems?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0vj74mk0dThe former G-League star just earned his first standard contract. His next step to being a rotation piece is hard, but certainly not as impossible as it seems.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/pacers-challenge-is-gone-but-bennedict-mathurin-has-a-new-one-with-pelicans?utm_source=RSSJack Simone01m0zj8p6ce1Bennedict Mathurin will have to prove that he belongs right alongside the rest of the New Orleans Pelicans' youngsters.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:42:15 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/new-orleans-pelicans-are-about-to-give-bennedict-mathurin-what-indiana-pacers-never-could?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0zbdc7qj3It's not the Pacers' fault that Bennedict Mathurin has always longed to be a focus, but it certainly made his move to a bad lottery team pretty easy to foresee.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-tyrese-haliburton-charity-drive-for-gary-indiana-deserves-praise?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0z5xw7k4mEver since storms hit Gary, Indiana, its residents have been without power for over two weeks. Tyrese Haliburton joined influencer Keith Lee to help them.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:21:15 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-trending-to-copying-san-antonio-spurs-biggest-mistake?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0x5k28tj5The most underappreciated resource in the NBA is roster spots, and the Pacers clearly are not valuing theirs enough.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/successful-indiana-pacers-season-has-one-easy-criterion?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0x3ak2kghIt's easy to see that the multiverse of where this Pacers' season can go is massive, but success would be pretty easy to define for Indiana.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:15:20 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/shaedon-sharpe-injury-could-produce-trade-opportunity-for-indiana-pacers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0twvjy2mpThe Pacers are still missing some more options on the wing. Sharpe would be the perfect fit and may be gettable after another injury.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:02 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-reggie-miller-best-moments-deserve-revisiting-on-birthday?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0t9th8ce8Reggie Miller is the Pacers' franchise GOAT, but his best moments are often underappreciated. On his birthday, it's time to give him his deserved flowers.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/problem-with-any-remaining-indiana-pacers-moves-is-opportunity-cost?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0qxxfeyhcBringing on any new Pacer rotation player, be it one currently on the roster or not, would have to come at the expense of another. That's hard to justify.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/andrew-nembhard-best-role-remains-as-sixth-man?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0jtsjbpczThe Indiana Pacers' bench is rough. It's not talentless, but it lacks shot creation. Moving Andrew Nembhard to the bench may upset him, but it would fix that.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-need-johnny-furphy-to-solve-bench-wing-problem-but-he-wont?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0nymddvrnAfter a major lower body injury stole what could have been his first opportunity, can Furphy earn the playing time he needs to survive?Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/pascal-siakam-small-ball-minutes-are-indiana-pacers-secret-weapon?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0n8kz88chWhile the rest of the East is supersizing, pure, nonstop sprinting from a small ball lineup could be the key to a big season for Indiana and Siakam alike.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-supersizing-standard-could-leave-aaron-nesmith-moving-up-position?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0jtt8g7zwCould the former Vanderbilt specialist move back to shooting guard as the Pacers match the size in conference?Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-biggest-hole-is-still-wings?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0jk5qtqx7There is no easy answer to the question of who makes the starting lineup because the Pacers' wing group does not fit with each other. It's a real problem.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/max-christie-is-dream-acquisition-for-indiana-pacers-and-more-realistic-than-it-seems?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0jtxs3t3gFor all of the same reasons he would've been great next to Luka Dončić, Max Christie may just be the ideal trade target for the Indiana Pacers.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:26 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-set-to-deal-with-roadblock-in-supersized-cleveland-cavaliers-lineup?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0g2d72nrpThe Cleveland Cavaliers have built a long, rangy wing pairing and, as such, have created a new identity, while the Pacers are still in the 90s.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/new-indiana-pacers-tv-rights-partner-should-remove-excuses-for-box-score-watchers?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0g2egx2wkDAZN should open things up for the Pacers fans who felt disresepcted by the lack of nationally televized games.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:26:11 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/peyton-watson-trade-shows-indiana-pacers-potential-blueprint-for-final-summer-trade?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0g2c460nyPeyton Watson is on his way to an ever-evolving Cleveland Cavaliers roster. The Pacers could learn a lot from the way the Cavs make moves.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:37:32 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/san-antonio-spurs-matchup-is-tough-for-indiana-pacers-with-7-4-sized-problem?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0dhkxv0k2From Karl-Anthony Towns to Giannis Antetokounmpo to Joel Embiid, Indiana will have to learn to handle size. If they can handle Wemby, they can handle anyoneWed, 19 Aug 2026 21:46:39 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-eastern-conference-opponents-all-struggle-in-head-to-head-face-offs?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0dhqfbzqjThe Pacers may not be the favorite, but they don't have to be. They just need to earn a high record and let their positional strength do the heavy lifting.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:51:23 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/center-market-proves-indiana-pacers-right-in-ivica-zubac-trade?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0avbk0bw4Teams seeking a center upgrade have found a hard answer to their search this offseason. In many teams' moves, we can see that the Pacers made a great trade. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-should-duplicate-aaron-nesmith-extension-with-other-rotation-players?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m089mmqwz2In 2025, the Indiana Pacers signed Aaron Nesmith to a two-year max extension. They should do more of that to avoid the troubles they've created for 2028.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/now-rostered-indiana-pacers-braden-smith-will-need-to-improve-massively?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m08ga3vjctThe Indiana Pacers announced the signing of Braden Smith to a two-way contract. While this is a fine move, it means very little for Smith's long-term outlook.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:01 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/nba-key-definition-in-la-clippers-resolution-is-danger-to-fair-basketball?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m08aytn7haThis hypocrisy and ignorance that the NBA shows in this investigation is a failure that will throw small markets like Indiana into an impossible situation.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/expectations-for-indiana-pacers-are-getting-out-of-hand?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m0651f318tFans are supposed to hope. They are supposed to believe with all their heart even when it seems stupid. And yet, there is space for nuance. It is needed now.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-nba-cup-hopes-may-be-dead?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m05bk3dq76The NBA Cup is important, or so the NBA says. Within the hardest group in the league, the Pacers find a challenge they need to solve.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-tyrese-haliburton-shot-at-new-orleans-pelicans-and-nba-is-well-deserved?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m05b12ng3qNo one has wasted more talent than the New Orleans Pelicans. After a season-opening gaff, they have now extended to wasting other teams' talent, too.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-lock-down-star-stopper-role-is-up-for-grabs?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m00bbq9qx4The Indiana Pacers have no questions in their offense. They do, however, lack a true defensive stopper. How can they get one?Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:39:29 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/noblesville-boom-have-been-lacking-as-developmental-program?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m00ayp5jjcThe Pacers' "farm system" has failed to produce any notable options. While other teams find cheap talent, the Noblesville Boom simply fails to.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000enhttps://8points9seconds.com/a-tj-mcconnell-trade-would-open-flexibility?utm_source=RSSThilo Widder01m00ba5z9avTJ McConnell is the longest-tenured Indiana Pacer. He deserves to stick around. Unfortunately, the NBA is cruel.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:01 +0000en