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Pacers Sign Keita, Mast, Reeves, Warley To Exhibit 10 Contracts

The Pacers have officially signed Keba Keita, Rienk Mast, Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Jalen Warley to Exhibit 10 contracts, tweets Tony East of Forbes and Circle City Spin. All four players went undrafted in 2026 and played for Indiana’s Summer League team in Las Vegas. Each player’s Exhibit 10 agreement with the Pacers was previously […]

Insider predicts Pacers to win up to 50 games in 2026-27

While Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is making public appearances ahead of his comeback season in 2026-27, expectations have been elevated for his team. Looking to build off reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals in 2025, Haliburton and a revamped Pacers core, including a new center in Ivica Zubac, make Indiana a dark horse amidst […] The post Insider predicts Pacers to win up to 50 games in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Notes: Pelicans Eye Poole’s Future; Haliburton Boosts Pacers

Pelicans The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward. Poole shot 37.2 percent from the field, struggled defensively and eventually fell out of the rotation. His season included nine consecutive DNPs by coach’s decision. Meanwhile, Dejounte Murray is healthy again, rookie...

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors

Pelicans The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward. Poole shot 37.2 percent from the field, struggled defensively […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .

ESPN’s Bobby Marks Just Gave Us A LOT to Think About

ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci for a loaded conversation previewing the upcoming NBA season! There was so much to discuss that the guys couldn’t even get to everything on their list—but Bobby delivered plenty of insight on the Pacers, the Eastern Conference, the championship picture and some of the most fascinating teams around the league. The conversation begins with Indiana and the changing landscape of the East before diving into Atlanta’s offseason additions and just h...

Love and Basketball? Hawks hosting ‘Single AF Night’ to bring fans together for romance

If you’ve been down on your romantic luck recently, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena have your back with a love-filled night of basketball just before Valentine’s Day. On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027, the Hawks will host Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. This will be known as “Single AF Night,” which is meant […] The post Love and Basketball? Hawks hosting ‘Single AF Night’ to bring fans together for romance appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Be EXACTLY What the Pacers Needed – Player Previews: Kelly Oubre + Kobe Brown

Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their Pacers Player Preview Series, and this time the guys turn their attention to two wings with very different expectations heading into the season: Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kobe Brown. First up is Oubre, one of Indiana’s biggest additions of the offseason. Alex and Facci dive into what Oubre brings to this Pacers roster, where he fits into Rick Carlisle’s rotation and why his combination of size, athleticism, defense and scoring could make him such an importan...

Jeff Teague DEBATES whether Tyrese Haliburton & Pacers are COOKED in the East | Club 520 NBA

Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen discuss the Indiana Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton coming back from a torn achilles. The guys talk about how the east is LOADED this year with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Can the Indiana Pacers find a way back to the playoffs with their star point guard returning? Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://www.boostmobile.com/promo/25-forever Go to the app store or http:...

Knicks officially sign former No. 2 NBA Draft pick

The New York Knicks announced another intriguing training camp addition ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Knicks officially announced that they have also signed former No. 2 NBA Draft pick James Wiseman to an Exhibit 9 contract. The 25-year-old center appeared in four games with the Indiana Pacers last season, recording 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds over 14.5 minutes. His best season came during the 2022-23 campaign with Golden State and Detroit, when he averaged 10.0 points on 55.8% shooting and...

Player Previews – Andrew Nembhard & Ben Sheppard: Is Ben Sheppard Running Out of Time in Indiana?

Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series, and today they turn their attention to Andrew Nembhard and Ben Sheppard—two guards entering very interesting seasons for completely different reasons. First up is Nembhard. After taking on significantly more responsibility with Tyrese Haliburton out last season, Nembhard now has to transition back into playing alongside Indiana’s star point guard. So, what does his role look like with Haliburton back in the line...

Taylor Inks Exhibit 10 Contract with Pacers

Men’s Basketball September 15, 2026 Congrats to Wade Taylor IV, who has inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the NBA’s Indiana Pacers! Four ➡️ Indy Congratulations to Wade Taylor IV on signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the @pacers 👍 pic.twitter.com/kBBh8554Zr — Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) September 15, 2026 A three-time first-team All-SEC selection, Taylor ended his career as the Aggies’ all-time scoring leader and the first in program history to ever surpass the 2,000-point plateau (2,058...

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards

Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson. The placement drew some understandable pushback from Alex Golden of NBA On SI. Golden argued that if the goal were winning a ...

Pacers Sign, Waive Four Players

September 15: A day after signing them, the Pacers announced in a press release that they’ve waived Brooks, Hildreth, Iraldi, and Taylor, putting them on track to join the Boom this fall. September 14: The Pacers have signed Keion Brooks Jr., Cam Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team […]

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards

Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Could Braden Smith Eventually Replace T.J. McConnell? (Player Previews Ep. 2)

Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series, and today the focus shifts to two very different point guards: T.J. McConnell and Braden Smith. The guys start with McConnell as he enters his 12th NBA season and eighth year with the Indiana Pacers. At 34 years old, T.J. is officially one of the elder statesmen of this roster—but after everything he’s meant to Indiana over the last several seasons, what should expectations look like this year? Alex and Facci di...

Pacers Sign Brooks, Hildreth, Iraldi, Taylor To Exhibit 10 Deals

By Rory Maher | at September 14, 2026 4:50 pm The Pacers have signed Keion Brooks Jr., Cam Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced in a press release. All four players seem likely to be waived and headed to the G League to play for Indiana’s affiliate team, the Noblesville Boom. If they spent at least 60 days with the Boom, they’d each be eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K on top of their normal NBAGL salaries. Brooks is the lone player of the gr...

Colts’ Shane Steichen gets 100% real on fixing mistakes in Ravens rout

The Indianapolis Colts had a disappointing opening performance against the Baltimore Ravens, leaving fans and coach Shane Steichen wondering what went wrong. Colts defensive end DeForest Buckner was blunt afterward, recapping the loss in no uncertain words. The game included an appearance from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, but the Colts were unable to send him […] The post Colts’ Shane Steichen gets 100% real on fixing mistakes in Ravens rout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It was only fitting for Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton to bang anvil for Colts Week 1

Tyrese Haliburton is making his rounds in Indiana as the Pacers star made an appearance at the Colts’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon. Haliburton has gone through rehab over the past year, having torn his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury […] The post It was only fitting for Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton to bang anvil for Colts Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit

The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy. So, yeah, predicting Indiana may require a wider margin for error than usual. ESPN released its early Pacers season preview, giving their offseason a B-minus and ranking them 15th in its Basketball Power Index. The primary reason for optimism is obvious. Haliburton is returning 16 months after tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals. Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew ...