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Pacers Rival Looking to Trade Star Center, Could Indiana Get Involved?

The Pacers clearly need some roster improvement to contend this season. Getting involved in this trade might help.

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Pacers Rival Looking to Trade Star Center, Could Indiana Get Involved?

The Pacers clearly need some roster improvement to contend this season. Getting involved in this trade might help.

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Sep 30, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) poses for a photo during 2024 Media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson entering season without contract extension

The Indiana Pacers and young center Isaiah Jackson did not agree to terms on a contract extension before Monday's deadline.

Oct 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) and Indiana Pacers forward Cole Swider (21) fight for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Former Indiana Pacers wing Cole Swider headed to Detroit Pistons per report, plus Mad Ants acquire De'Vion Harmon

The Indiana Pacers and Mad Ants made transactions this week, and former Pacers wing Cole Swider has found a new home.

Oct 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Cole Swider (21) rebounds the ball while Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31) defends in OT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Source: Indiana Pacers plan to waive forward Cole Swider

The Indiana Pacers plan to waive forward Cole Swider, Pacers On SI has learned, which brings their roster to 14 players.

Oct 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kendall Brown (10) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers waive Kendall Brown, also sign and waive Jahlil Okafor

The Indiana Pacers made a few transactions on Tuesday, including waiving Kendall Brown and Jahlil Okafor.

Dakota Mathias speaks with reporters after a summer league practice for the Indiana Pacers in July of 2024. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Pacers On SI)

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Indiana Mad Ants, G League affiliate for Indiana Pacers, acquire Landers Nolley II and Dakota Mathias in trades

The Indiana Pacers G League affiliate franchise, the Mad Ants, acquired two players in trades earlier in October

May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kendall Brown (10) shoots the ball while Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers have battle underway for final roster spot ahead of regular season

The Indiana Pacers have a competition going on for their final roster spot in 2024-25. Here's how it will be decided.

Indiana Pacers wing Cole Swider speaks with reporters after a practice on October 2, 2024. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Pacers On SI)

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Cole Swider picked the Indiana Pacers over other opportunities, now hopes to proves he belongs

The Indiana Pacers added Cole Swider and his three-point shooting in the offseason. The wing hopes to make the team and prove he belongs.

Sep 30, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) poses for a photo during 2024 Media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Myles Turner hopes to stay focused on the day-to-day grind in contract year with Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is entering a contract year. He hopes to stay focused on his day-to-day experience before free agency.

Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan and VP of Basketball Operations and Cap Management Ted Wu speak with reporters before the 2024-25 NBA season. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Tony East)

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Indiana Pacers believe that continuity is right path for improvement after conference finals run

The Indiana Pacers reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Now, they want continuity to guide their next steps.

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) dribbles the ball during a NCAA game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Tennessee won 92-84 against Auburn.

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Indiana Pacers waive Josiah-Jordan James, have two roster spots entering training camp

The Indiana Pacers waived their only player on an Exhibit 10 contract on Sunday in Josiah-Jordan James, bringing their roster to 19 players ahead of camp.

Feb 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

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Reviewing Bleacher Report trade ideas involving Indiana Pacers before 2024 training camp

Bleacher Report created a few fake trades involving the Indiana Pacers. They deserve some review.

Nov 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) lunges unsuccessfully to keep the ball in bounds against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Pacers won 112-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Sources: Indiana Pacers, via Mad Ants, to sign Jahlil Okafor to Exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers are signing center Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract that is designed for the G League.

Tennessee Volunteers forward Josiah-Jordan James speaks to the media after a pre-draft workout with the Indiana Pacers on May 31, 2024. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Pacers On SI)

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Indiana Pacers sign Josiah-Jordan James to camp contract, waive two players

The Indiana Pacers made a trio of transactions on Friday, signing Josiah-Jordan James and waiving two players.

Nov 18, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots past Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Pacers won 112-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers G League affiliate, Indiana Mad Ants, acquire Jahlil Okafor and Garrison Brooks in trade

The Indiana Pacers G League affiliate franchise, the Indiana Mad Ants, acquired two players in a trade this week.

Mar 17, 2022; Buffalo, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tyler Polley (12) dribbles in the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers sign Tyler Polley, Keisei Tominaga to Exhibit 10 contracts

The Indiana Pacers signed two players, Keisei Tominaga and Tyler Polley, to Exhibit 10 contracts on Thursday.

May 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Pacers GM Chad Buchanan on Myles Turner's future: 'We want him to be here'

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has a unique contract future on an otherwise connected Pacers core. GM Chad Buchanan discussed Turner's reality on Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) drives toward the basket as Indiana Pacers guard Isaiah Wong (21) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Per report, former Indiana Pacers guard Isaiah Wong joining Utah Jazz on training camp deal

Former Indiana Pacers guard Isaiah Wong is joining the Utah Jazz on an Exhibit 10 deal, per a report from HoopsHype.

Mar 11, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Tyler Polley (12) at the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers to sign Tyler Polley to exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers plan to sign forward Tyler Polley to an Exhibit 10 contract

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson plays during a game with the Indiana Mad Ants. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Tony East)

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Pacers G League affiliate, Indiana Mad Ants, to host open player tryout on October 5

The Indiana Mad Ants, the G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, will host an open player tryout on October 5, their first in five years.

Jan 6, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3) dribbles the ball while Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) defends in the second quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Where former Indiana Pacers players ended up in 2024 NBA free agency

2024 NBA free agency is all but wrapped up. Here is where several former Indiana Pacers players ended up.

Oct 8, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5), Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) and Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) battle for a rebound during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers rookie-scale team options for Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Bennedict Mathurin are easy calls

The Indiana Pacers have three rookie-scale team options they have to decide on by the end of next month. They are easy decisions.

Nov 11, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) reacts towards their bench in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

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Indiana Pacers officially sign T.J. McConnell to extension, deal contains team option

The Indiana Pacers officially signed guard T.J. McConnell to a contract extension on Tuesday, and the deal has some team-friendly elements.

Nov 9, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) shoots the ball while Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends in the second quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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Should the Indiana Pacers extend the contract of Isaiah Jackson?

Indiana Pacers center Isaiah Jackson is eligible for a contract extension. Is there a deal to be made?

Mar 20, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kendall Brown (10) drives to the basket for two points against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

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Indiana Pacers currently have second-fewest fully-guaranteed contracts among NBA teams

The Indiana Pacers have some back-end roster flexibility thanks to their smaller number of guaranteed deals.