Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton on pace to become 6th NBA player to average 12+ assists per game

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is currently on pace to become the sixth NBA player to average at least 12 assists per game in a season. The 2023 All-Star guard could become the first since John Stockton. In addition to Stockton, he would join Isiah Thomas, Kevin Porter, Magic Johnson, and Kevin Johnson. Stockton holds […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2024
Pacers’ Buddy Hield passes Kobe Bryant for 23rd on NBA’s all-time 3-pointers list

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield moved up from No. 25 to No. 23 on the NBA’s career 3-pointers list, passing Kobe Bryant, in Sunday’s 117-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Bryant amassed 1,827 3-pointers across his 20-year playing career. Hield currently has 1,829 3s. The eight-year veteran ranks 10th among active players on the league’s […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jan 2024
Pacers Trade Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, & First-Round Draft Picks to Raptors for Pascal Siakam

The Indiana Pacers are trading Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three future first-round draft picks to the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Indiana reportedly sent two 2024 first-round draft picks and a 2026 first-rounder to the Raptors. The New Orleans Pelicans sent an undisclosed second-round pick to Indiana, as part […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jan 2024
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers Grade 1 left hamstring strain, out at least 2 weeks

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton exited Monday night’s 133-131 win over the Boston Celtics during the second quarter due to a left hamstring strain. An MRI on Tuesday revealed a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. His injury will be reevaluated in two weeks. Haliburton was driving to the basket when he stopped and slipped, causing him […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jan 2024
Tyrese Haliburton 1st NBA player to record 31-12-3 stat line with 5 3-pointers, 0 turnovers

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is the first NBA player in history to record 31 points, 12 assists, three blocks, and five 3-pointers with zero turnovers in a game. During Indiana’s five-game win streak, the 2023 All-Star guard has also notched 76 assists and just seven turnovers. He’s the first player ever with that many […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2024
Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as only NBA players with 20+ points, 20+ assists, & 0 turnovers in a game

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joins Chris Paul as the only NBA players to record at least 20 points and 20 assists with zero turnovers in a single game. On Dec. 10, 2016, Paul posted 20 points and 20 assists in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 133-105 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. In Indiana’s 120-104 win […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2023
Pacers’ Myles Turner Wears Han Solo Costume For Star Wars Night At Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner decided to show up in a Han Solo costume for Star Wars night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Charlotte Hornets. His girlfriend, who the 6-foot-11 big man has kept private, was by his side as Princess Leia. For Wednesday’s photo promotion, Myles dressed up in a Sith robe with a […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2023
Pacers sign veteran forward James Johnson to a one-year deal

The Indiana Pacers are bringing back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports announced Thursday. Johnson, 36, made only 18 appearances with Indiana last season. He averaged 2.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 9.0 minutes per game while shooting 44.9% from the floor and 50% at the foul line. Johnson […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2023
NBA In-Season Tournament Final Most-Watched Non-Christmas Day Regular-Season Game In 5+ Years

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Final last Saturday between the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers became the most-watched regular-season non-Christmas Day game on any network in over five years. The audience peaked at 5.68 million viewers on ESPN, per the network. Viewership was up by 46 percent compared to last year’s game in the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2023