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Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates with center Jay Huff (32) a made shot in the second half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Grading every Pacers player from a season defined by injuries, development and a focus on securing top NBA Draft Lottery odds.

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Grading every Pacers player from a season defined by injuries, development and a focus on securing top NBA Draft Lottery odds.

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Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) protects the ball from Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

A top-three shakeup changes everything in this NBA Mock Draft, as the Pacers make a bold trade that alters the direction of the lottery.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) talks to Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba (21) during a stoppage in play against the UConn Huskies in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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It is top four pick or bust for the Indiana Pacers, due to the Zubac trade, as the regular season mercifully ends

Dec 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Tyrese Haliburton reaches a major recovery milestone and tells Pacers fans not to expect another season without June basketball as his return draws closer.

Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates with forward Pascal Siakam (43) a made shot in the second half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers’ offseason strategy depends on the NBA Draft Lottery, with key decisions looming on free agents, finances and potential trades.

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers secure a bottom-three record with a loss to the 76ers, locking in the best possible odds for the NBA Draft Lottery.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Philadelphia 76ers aim to sweep the Indiana Pacers in four matchups this season, which would help aid their chances of trying to crack the East's top-six after falling off the pace with a recent losing streak. Joel Embiid is out after an appendectomy.

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson (55) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets in their final road game of 2025-26. The Nets are looking to match their longest win streak of the season but neither team will field most of their regulars. Head coach Rick Carlisle will also be absent.

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) is fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) as he drives to the basket during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Pacers and Nets face off in a game with major NBA Draft Lottery implications, as both teams jockey for positioning in the race for a top-four pick.

Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton laughs on the bench during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returns to 5-on-5 play for the first time since his NBA Finals injury, marking a key milestone in his recovery.

Oct 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) blocks a shot from Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Previewing Tuesday's game between the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves, featuring: an injury report, projected starters, game notes and information, betting lines, a quote and more.

Jan 6, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) shoots the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers will look to avoid being swept by the Cleveland Cavs this season, but they're tanking plans may hit a snag since the home team will be without Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade and Sam Merrill. Read a preview of this Central contest

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives against Utah Utes forward Seydou Traore (0) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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A full two-round NBA mock draft featuring trades, including the Indiana Pacers moving up as teams reshape their futures.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and center Aday Mara (15) cheer on against Tennessee during the second half of NCAA Tournament Elite 8 round at United Center in Chicago on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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Michigan big man making strides up draft boards even before March Madness run

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

A closer look at four second-round NBA Draft prospects—Tarris Reed Jr., Jaden Bradley, Andrej Stojaković and Nimari Burnett—who could outperform their draft position in 2026.

Nov 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) and Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) go to rebound the ball in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Previewing Friday's game between the Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets, featuring: an injury report, projected starters, game notes and information, betting lines, a quote and more.

Feb 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) controls the ball as Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) defends during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

With the Final Four set for Indianapolis, this 2026 NBA Mock Draft uses a consensus big board and lottery spin to project where top prospects could land, highlighting clear tiers and franchise-changing talent at the top of the class.

Jan 28, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard/forward Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots the ball while Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls square off in their final meeting of the season. Josh Giddey has been ruled out due to a hamstring issue as his team aims to try and avoid a sweep against the team with the NBA's worst record.

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

Protecting the roster and securing a top-four pick must come first

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Pascal Siakam reacts to the Pacers’ win over the Heat, calling the season “not acceptable” and urging accountability. Indiana snaps its home losing streak but faces bigger questions ahead.

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball as Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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As the Final Four heads to Indianapolis, the Pacers could land a franchise-changing talent in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft featuring elite guards and deep second-round value.

Dec 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Previewing Sunday's game between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, featuring: an injury report, projected starters, game notes and information, betting lines, a quote and more.

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The Indiana Pacers are practically locked into a top-four pick, with their odds sitting at 52.1%. That gives them a lot of options heading into the 2026 NBA Dra

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opens up about his shingles recovery and weighs in on the MVP race, choosing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Victor Wembanyama.

Mar 27, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates the game winning shot in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Pacers fall in a chaotic finish, but Rick Carlisle’s postgame comments about Bennedict Mathurin may reveal the bigger story behind Indiana’s decision to move on.