Indiana Pacers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indiana Pacers coach and former Virginia basketball player Rick Carlisle offers thoughts on Tony Bennett retirement

INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Virginia Men's Basketball program announced on Thursday that head coach Tony Bennett is retiring from his role, and an official press conference is coming Friday morning.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Bark Bets

Jahlil Okafor still dreams of an NBA return despite setbacks

The former No. 3 pick has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he played 27 games for the Detroit Pistons.

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The '2000 NBA All-Star Game starters' quiz

Isaiah Jackson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 16

More confident Isaiah Jackson ready to occasionally stretch the floor in bigger role with Indiana Pacers

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton shares 5-word fire reaction to Lonzo Ball’s return

On Wednesday night, Lonzo Ball made his much-anticipated return to NBA action as the Chicago Bulls took on the Minnesota Timberwolves in preseason. This is nothing short of a cause for celebration, as Ball has endured a rough past two years while recovering from the knee injuries that, at some point, put his future playing status in so much doubt.

Rick Carlisle News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 16

Civil lawsuit involving Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle resolved, dismissal forthcoming

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was originally scheduled to be involved in a civil trial that would have taken place next April during the NBA playoffs, per a report from ESPN, but Pacers On SI has learned that will not be the case.

Doug McDermott News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Veteran forward lands one-year deal with West contender

For his career, he is a 41 percent shooter on threes.

Details Emerge About Potential Extension for Kings Star

NBA futures: Ranking the top 5 biggest threats to the Boston Celtics

The 25 greatest NBA rivalries of all-time

The 'Most career 20-assist games' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 15

Indiana Pacers Make Roster Moves After Grizzlies Game

On Monday evening, the Indiana Pacers hosted the Memphis Grizzlies for their third preseason game. The Pacers lost by a score of 120-116 to fall to 1-2 in the preseason.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Pacers sign, waive former No. 3 draft pick

He has been out of the NBA since the 2020-21 season, when he appeared in 27 games with Detroit.

Biggest potential flaw for Pacers ahead of 2024-25 season

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

The '1999-2000 Indiana Pacers' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / October 15

Biggest potential flaw for Pacers ahead of 2024-25 season

Rick Carlisle's team finished the 2023-24 season among the rosters with the fastest pace of play.

Biggest potential flaw for Bucks ahead of 2024-25 season

Biggest potential flaw for Sixers ahead of 2024-25 season

Biggest potential flaw for Celtics ahead of 2024-25 season

NBA stars from the merger to the Lottery era you may have forgotten

The '1999-2000 Indiana Pacers' quiz

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Pacers player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

Preseason is underway for NBA teams. Stars are shaking off the summertime rust. Coaches are in the latter stages of roster evaluation. And of course, role players are doing their best to show out and earn rotation spots.

Jarace Walker News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11

Former Top Pick Wowing in Pacers’ Preseason

Just over a year ago, at the 2023 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers called on Houston forward Jarace Walker with its No. 8 overall pick. One full season later, Walker has yet to be rolled out in any meaningful way, but he just may be on his way following a few encouraging preseason games.

James Wiseman News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Former 2nd Overall NBA Draft Pick Hopeful for Chance with Pacers

Indiana Pacers center and former second overall draft pick James Wiseman is hopeful that Indiana goes better than his previous two stops. The Pacers already played their first two preseason games, and Wiseman contributed significantly in both.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Pacers’ Myles Turner issues 3-word warning after Bennedict Mathurin eruption

The Indiana Pacers arrived way ahead of schedule in their contending timeline that it’s easy to forget that they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals despite not having one of the brightest young talents on the roster in Bennedict Mathurin for their entire playoff run.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

James Wiseman Stuns NBA Fans With Strong Showing For Pacers

On Thursday evening, the Indiana Pacers played their second preseason game when they visited the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio. James Wiseman, who signed with the team over the offseason, finished with eight points and ten rebounds while shooting 4/6 from the field in only 11 minutes.

James Wiseman News / Fastbreak on SI / October 8

James Wiseman Has NBA Fans Very Excited After Pacers Game

On Tuesday evening, the Indiana Pacers opened up the preseason with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia. Over the offseason, the Pacers signed James Wiseman, so this was his debut with the team.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 7