NBA Rumors: Mavericks Pursuing Buddy Hield, Pacers Not Interested In Tim Hardaway Jr.

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in trading for Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. However, Indiana is unwilling to accept a Dallas trade package that includes Tim Hardaway Jr. The Pacers will likely want a “sweetener” in any trade involving Hield, with a real possibility of acquiring […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
Pacers sign former NBA champion center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers are signing free agent center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. Bell, 28, was selected 38th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the University of Oregon. The 6-foot-8 center was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for $3.5 million cash. Bell spent […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Pacers Exploring Trade Partners For Buddy Hield

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Indiana Pacers are working to find a trade partner for Buddy Hield after his contract extension talks stalled out. Hield, 30, is entering the final season of the four-year, $94 million contract he signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2019. “Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, according […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023
Bleacher Report Releases NBA Fans’ Top 25 Player Rankings For 2023-24 Season

Bleacher Report polled the NBA community on which active players belong in the top 100 entering the 2023-24 season, and let’s just say the top-25 rankings list will surprise a number of fans. Where did 2023 MVP center Joel Embiid end up? How about 2023 NBA Finals MVP center Nikola Jokic? Last week, Bleacher Report released […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pacers sign rookie guard Darius McGhee to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers have signed rookie guard Darius McGhee to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. McGee, 24, went undrafted out of Liberty University. The North Carolina native made 132 starts in 168 career appearances with Liberty across five seasons, averaging 16 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. Training camp deals […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2023
Pacers re-sign forward Kendall Brown to a two-way contract

The Indiana Pacers are re-signing forward Kendall Brown to a two-way contract, the team announced Tuesday. Brown, 20, was selected 48th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Baylor University. Minnesota then traded Brown and a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Pacers for cash. The Minnesota native signed his […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2023
Pacers rookie Jarace Walker underwent right elbow procedure, expected to fully recover by training camp

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Jarace Walker underwent a procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, per sources. Walker, 19, is expected to make a full recovery by the start of training camp in September. The 6-foot-8 forward was selected eighth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton agree to a five-year max extension worth up to $260 million

The Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton have agreed to a five-year, $205.9 million designated max contract extension worth up to $260 million, according to agents Dave Spahn and Aaron Mintz of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Haliburton’s new deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-5 guard is estimated to receive $35.5 million […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jul 2023
Pacers trade Chris Duarte to Kings for draft compensation

The Indiana Pacers are trading Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Duarte, 26, was selected 13th overall by Indiana in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Oregon product made 39 starts in 55 games played with the Pacers of his rookie 2021-22 season. He […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023