Debrief: Pascal Siakam won't cope with losing. The Pacers can't next year either.
Siakam was the only consistent force for the 2025-26 Pacers.
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Debrief: How much can the Pacers believe in Kobe Brown's out of nowhere ascent?
How much should the Pacers believe in what Kobe Brown showed?
Debrief: Ivica Zubac hardly played. What can he take from this Pacers season?
Zubac's summer will be all about getting in the best shape of his life.
Debrief: T.J. McConnell is an experienced teacher. Going forward, what he learned is more important.
McConnell is fighting norms with his age. Can he do it again?
Fever defense can't contain Dream as winning streak ends, Likes and Dislikes
The Fever gave up over 100 points... again.
Debrief: Quenton Jackson went from vibes guy to productive guy. Now, expectations come his way.
Quenton Jackson's continued ascent will make him more important for the Pacers next season.
Debrief: Even with challenging circumstances to start career, Kam Jones must show more with Pacers
Kam Jones had a turbulent first NBA season.
Debrief: Aaron Nesmith's 2025-26 summed up the Pacers season perfectly
Nesmith went through everything the Pacers did on a micro level.
Indiana Fever dominate second half to beat Toronto Tempo, Likes and Dislikes
The Fever dominated the second half in the win.
Debrief: Micah Potter is a great shooter. How real that is defines his future with the Pacers.
Potter was a welcome surprise this past season.
Sophie Cunningham slams door shut as Fever beat Sun for third-straight win: Likes and Dislikes
The Fever have won three ugly games in a row.
Debrief: Jay Huff played 82 times this season. Can he play better next year?
Huff mixed in good and bad moments during his 82-game 2025-26 season.
Indiana Fever survive in overtime against Chicago Sky for second-straight win, Likes and Dislikes
The Fever struggled often but found a way to win.
Debrief: The Pacers tried Ben Sheppard at many different positions. He's meant to play just one.
Sheppard's season was bumpy for understandable yet disappointing reasons.
Caitlin Clark hits game winner to lift Fever versus Mystics, Likes and Dislikes
Clark's heroics saved the Fever.
Debrief: Obi Toppin thinks a between the legs dunk is easy. Long-term injuries? Those are hard.
Toppin returned, dunked often, and shot the crap out of the ball down the stretch.
Ugly fourth quarter dooms Fever against Liberty, Likes and Dislikes
The Fever stunk in the fourth quarter.
Indiana Fever beat Atlanta Dream for most complete win of 2026 so far: Likes and Dislikes
The Fever got their act together on defense.
Debrief: Andrew Nembhard took many steps forward. The intangibles may be most important.
Andrew Nembhard becoming a leader is maybe more important than becoming a point guard.