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Returning NBA superstar Tyrese Haliburton is doing more media appearances ahead of his big return for the Indiana Pacers this season. One noteworthy story shared by Haliburton saw him learning the business side of the NBA by having the Sacramento Kings flat out lying to him. Haliburton revealed that Kings management told him he should […] The post Kings Told Tyrese Haliburton To Buy House Before Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Suns Apparently Haywood Highsmith wasn’t away from Phoenix for very long. The Suns are bringing Highsmith back on a one-year contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, with ESPN’s Shams Charania confirming the agreement. Phoenix waived Highsmith last week, and he cleared waivers Friday. The 29-year-old forward appeared in only seven regular-season games last season […] The post NBA Moves: Suns, Haywood Highsmith, Pacers, Braden Smith, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Tyrese Haliburton has spent his whole career watching the Western Conference get treated like the sport’s varsity team while the East played second fiddle. That gap has defined league conversations for years now.This offseason flipped the script. Jaylen Brown and LeBron James landed in Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo moved to Miami, and the Knicks enter the […] The post Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Drops Bold Statement Ahead of His Long Awaited Return appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Purdue star Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release. A four-year college player for the Boilermakers, Smith was a consensus first-team All-American in both 2025 and 2026, earning Big Ten Player of the Year […]
Indiana is going through a difficult time. Heavy rains over the past week have caused rivers to crest, seriously damaging or washing out roads and bridges. Mayor Joe Hogsett called the flooding the worst the state has faced in more than 30 years. About 130,000 utility customers statewide are still without power, down from a […] The post Pacers Issue Statement After Joining $250,000 Relief Effort as 7 Die in Indiana Storms and Flooding appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Tyrese Haliburton expected his long-awaited return to the court to receive a little more attention. The Indiana Pacers star admitted he was “shocked” after discovering his first regular-season game in 16 months will not be nationally televised. Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during Game 7 […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Calls Out NBA Schedule Over Return appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Before Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the point guard was well on his way to becoming a household name. Sure, Haliburton had been well-known to basketball fans for years at that point, but an NBA championship ring would’ve pushed him into another realm…
Tyrese Haliburton has expressed frustration with the Indiana Pacers’ opening game of the 2026-27 season, questioning why his return will not take place at home or on national television. Speaking on the Numbers On The Board Podcast, Haliburton argued that a player of his stature returning after a lengthy Achilles recovery would normally receive more […] The post Tyrese Haliburton frustrated Pacers opener lacks national spotlight appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A few days after being waived by the Pacers, free agent guard Ethan Thompson has officially signed a two-year contract with KK Partizan, the EuroLeague team announced in a press release. The news was expected, as two reports out of Serbia indicated that Thompson had reached a one-plus-one agreement with the Belgrade-based club. Before his […]
The Los Angeles Clippers made a couple of big acquisitions at the trade deadline back in March. One of them […]
The San Antonio Spurs on Friday signed former Indiana Pacers guard Taelon Peter to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving the 2025 second-round pick an opportunity to compete for a spot during training camp. Peter was selected 54th overall by Indiana in the 2025 NBA Draft after playing at Liberty […] The post Spurs sign former Pacers second-round pick to Exhibit 10 contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a deal with Taelon Peter, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Peter will join the Spurs for training camp after spending his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. Peter, the No. 54 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, appeared in 38 games for Indiana during the 2025-26 […] The post Spurs sign Taelon Peter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mavericks Klay Thompson‘s future in Dallas remains uncertain, but Dustin Lewis of Mavericks On SI writes that the team has little reason to rush into a buyout. The Mavericks currently have 16 players under contract and will eventually need to make another roster move. Thompson has been viewed as a possible buyout candidate, but Jake […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sam Vecenie wondered if the Clippers getting the Pacers draft pick influenced their decision to move on from Kawhi Leonard.
Less than three weeks after being waived by the Pacers, Taelon Peter has a new NBA opportunity lined up, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the 2025 second-round pick has agreed to a deal with the Spurs and will attend training camp with the team. Peter, 24, was the 54th […]
Trading for Domantas Sabonis would be a disastrous move for Detroit.
The Indiana Pacers had a lost season a year ago. Heading into next season, they have three players who have a ton of pressure on them. The post Three Pacers Seen as Players Having Massive Amounts of Pressure appeared first on HEAVY .
The Miami Heat is still exploring ways to add to the talent around the newly-acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo. Perhaps his ole’ championship-winning teammate from Milwaukee outta do the trick. Antetokounmpo, 31, is still regarded as one of the top players in the NBA. He’s proven alpha on a title team. But many would argue Miami is […] The post Miami Heat Trade Pitch Reunites Jrue Holiday With Giannis in 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Purdue star Braden Smith has no plans to return to the Boilermakers for a fifth college season, his agents at Priority Sports tell Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports. The Pacers acquired the 6’0″ point guard’s draft rights from Chicago after he was selected 38th overall in June. A federal judge in Denver recently ruled […]
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle will turn 67 years old this October, but he still has multiple years left on his contract and is ready to lead a team with championship aspirations. He recently reflected on where he’s at in his coaching journey with Draymond Green on Green’s podcast (video link), making it clear that […]
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers could not contain himself during his wedding ceremony with his wife Jade Jones. During the post-wedding celebration, Haliburton brought rapper 50 Cent to the party, where they sang his 2012 hit “I Get Money,” in what could be seen as a direct shot at the reigning NBA champions New York […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Sings Strong 4-Word Message For Knicks During His Wedding appeared first on HEAVY .
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had a special guest at his wedding celebration this weekend.
Although the Bulls view Bennedict Mathurin as a talented player worth a potential flyer, their interest in the Clippers‘ restricted free agent swingman has been “overstated,” a league source tells Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. As Lorenzi explains, Chicago’s top two priorities at this point are maintaining roster flexibility and acquiring future assets. A sign-and-trade […]
The Philadelphia 76ers may have to face a brutal Joel Embiid decision if a player like Domantas Sabonis becomes available.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle dismissed the idea that NBA legends from previous generations would struggle in the modern game, arguing that players such as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Bill Russell possessed qualities that transcend any era. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Carlisle said greatness is defined by winning impact rather than […] The post Rick Carlisle says Magic Johnson and Larry Bird would dominate today’s NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .