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Pacers waive Kowacie Reeves Jr.

The Indiana Pacers are bringing back veteran forward James Johnson, adding a familiar presence to their roster ahead of training camp. Johnson has signed an Exhibit 9 contract with Indiana after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The 16-year NBA veteran previously spent three seasons with the Pacers from 2022 through 2025. While Johnson has […] The post Pacers waive Kowacie Reeves Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

James Johnson is BACK! + Should Pacers Sign Nembhard’s Brother?!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK, and we’ve got some big Pacers news to discuss! JAMES JOHNSON IS BACK! After sitting out all of last season, the beloved Pacers veteran is returning to Indiana on an Exhibit 9 deal for training camp. Alex and Facci discuss why bringing JJ back makes so much sense for this group, what his leadership means inside the Pacers locker room and why getting him around the team for training camp and the preseason could be valuable even if Indiana can’t immediately ca...

James Johnson returns to Pacers

Veteran forward James Johnson is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a training camp deal, according to Jake Fischer. Johnson previously spent three seasons with Indiana from 2022 through 2025, appearing in 39 games during that span. His most recent NBA season came in 2024-25, when he averaged 0.7 points, 0.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists […] The post James Johnson returns to Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

James Johnson Returns To Pacers On Exhibit 9 Deal

7:22 pm: The signing is official, the team confirms in a press release. 1:58 pm: Free agent forward James Johnson has agreed to sign a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Pacers, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report (Twitter link). The deal will include Exhibit 9 language, according to Tony […]

Report: Hawks trade Nembhard, Hield to Hornets for Finney-Smith

Canadian guard Ryan Nembhard has been dealt for a second time this off-season as he gears up for his sophomore season. Nembhard and fellow guard Buddy Hield were traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday. The 23-year-old Aurora, Ont., native was previously dealt to Atlanta in a mid-July three-team trade that sent Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. Nembhard, the younger brother of Indiana Pac...

NBA Moves: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Pacers

Heat Miami made it official. Pelle Larsson’s four-year, $60 million extension is signed, the Heat announced today. The Swedish wing agreed last Friday, agents Austin Brown and Steven Heumann told Shams Charania of ESPN. He still makes $2.3 million this season after Miami picked up his team option in June. Without the new deal, he […] The post NBA Moves: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

39-year-old veteran signs new deal with Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly set to give one of their longtime veterans another opportunity ahead of the new season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer , 39-year-old forward James Johnson is returning to the Pacers on a training camp deal. Johnson last appeared in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, when he was part of the Pacers team that reached the NBA Finals. He appeared in 12 regular-season games and five playoff contests that year, averaging 0.7 points and 0.5 rebounds in around t...

What Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton really thought about Elon Musk retweeting viral Olympic tweet

The Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton last played for his NBA franchise in the 2024-25 season, when he led them all the way to the Finals. While the Pacers ended up losing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Haliburton did win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite the minimal playing time. Post-tournament, Haliburton posted […] The post What Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton really thought about Elon Musk retweeting viral Olympic tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had to ‘turn this s**t off’ when Knicks won NBA title

Tyrese Haliburton writhing in pain on the floor in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals after suffering an Achilles injury is an image that will always haunt the Indiana Pacers. Before Haliburton went down, the Pacers had a strong chance to finally win their first championship after capturing three titles in the ABA. Fate, […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton had to ‘turn this s**t off’ when Knicks won NBA title appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tyrese Haliburton says KD flew to Indy after Achilles injury

It has been more than a year since Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury, and the Indiana Pacers fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals.  In an appearance with Boardroom, the Pacers floor general opened up about struggles after his Achilles injury.  “And after I got hurt, I […] The post Tyrese Haliburton says KD flew to Indy after Achilles injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges

Pacers Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wanted to turn off the Knicks’ championship celebration. Then he decided he needed to watch it. “When the Knicks won, I thought to myself, ‘I gotta turn this s— off,’” Haliburton said during an appearance on the Boardroom Talks podcast, via Pacers On SI. Haliburton missed last season while recovering […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Why Tyrese Haliburton brought back the eastbay dunk

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers has been on a grueling journey. Ever since Haliburton tore his ACL in the 2025 NBA Finals, he has had to sit on the sidelines. However, with the season approaching, Haliburton is back at work and looking to return to his old self. That includes something he probably hasn’t […] The post Why Tyrese Haliburton brought back the eastbay dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Roster Moves: Nuggets, Pelicans, Pistons, Hawks, Pacers

The following players have been signed to training camp contracts, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (All Twitter links): Reese Dixon-Waters (Nuggets) Keonte Jones (Nuggets) Solomon Washington (Pelicans) Drake Allen (Pistons) All four players went undrafted in June, making them unrestricted free agents. They almost certainly signed Exhibit 10 deals, which would entitle […]

Tyrese Haliburton shares honest reaction to Knicks winning championship

Tyrese Haliburton is set to come back to the court in the upcoming season after missing the entirety of last year due to an Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton suffered the injury during Game 7 of the Finals after he had a great start to the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately winning the game to take the championship over Haliburton's Indiana Pacers . Since then, the point guard has shared his mixed reaction as he watched the New York Knicks claim the NBA title this ...

What Happens if Jarace Walker Doesn’t Take the Leap?

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Episode 5 of their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series, and today the focus shifts to Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker. The guys begin with Nesmith, who has developed into one of Indiana’s most important two-way players. What does the next step look like for him? Can he continue to provide elite shooting while taking on difficult defensive assignments every night? And with Tyrese Haliburton back and Kelly Oubre Jr. joining the rotation, could Nesmith’...

Pacers sign Keita, Mast, Reeves and Warley

The Indiana Pacers have signed Keba Keita, Rienk Mast, Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Jalen Warley to Exhibit 10 contracts, according to Tony East. All four players were part of Indiana’s 2026 Summer League team and will now have an opportunity to compete for a roster or G League spot ahead of the 2026-27 season. Keita […] The post Pacers sign Keita, Mast, Reeves and Warley appeared first on TalkBasket.net .