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Rumor: The ‘chatter’ surrounding Clippers after stealing No. 5 pick from Pacers

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended in disappointment once again, but things quickly shifted to the NBA Draft Lottery with a chance to land the fifth or sixth pick in June’s NBA Draft. The Indiana Pacers were hopeful to keep that pick with a greater than 53 percent chance at landing a top four pick. […] The post Rumor: The ‘chatter’ surrounding Clippers after stealing No. 5 pick from Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired

Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard has addressed his team’s fan base following the results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery. The Pacers were widely considered the biggest losers of Sunday afternoon’s lottery results. Indiana traded its top-4 protected 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers at the February deadline in a deal that … The post Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers

The Indiana Pacers had a difficult season, finishing with the second-worst record in the league as they dealt with the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to a torn Achilles tendon among other injuries. The team was ultimately hoping to land a high lottery pick to in what would be a bounce back season when Haliburton […] The post Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners

The much-anticipated NBA draft lottery is in the books, and while the Wizards were the clear winner of the day, they were not the only ones. The post NBA Draft Lottery: Execs See 3 Big Losers, Winners appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Pacers’ bad NBA Draft Lottery beat with 5-second video

On Sunday, the NBA Draft lottery took place in Chicago, and one of the biggest losers was the Indiana Pacers franchise, as the team ended up missing out on a first-round pick altogether. This occurred due to a stipulation in last year’s Ivica Zubac trade, which sent the Pacers’ first-round pick to the Los Angeles […] The post Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Pacers’ bad NBA Draft Lottery beat with 5-second video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure

Tyrese Haliburton offered the perfect reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ terrible NBA draft lottery luck on Sunday. The Pacers lost their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after it landed at No. 5 in Sunday’s lottery. The pick was top-four protected stemming from their trade for Ivica Zubac, and the Pacers had a roughly … The post Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade

The Indiana Pacers came into Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery with a 53.1 percent chance of landing a top four pick and a 47.9 percent chance of their pick landing outside of the top four in the fifth or sixth spot. If it landed in the top four, they would retain the pick, but if it […] The post Pacers lose No. 5 pick to Clippers as part of Ivica Zubac trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Fans React to Indiana Pacers Losing Draft Pick to Clippers After Lottery Disaster

The Indiana Pacers entered Sunday’s 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with one of the league’s worst records and a strong chance at landing a franchise-changing prospect. Instead, the lottery delivered a costly outcome that immediately sparked reactions across social media. Indiana finished the season 19-63 and entered the lottery with a 52.1% chance of securing a […] The post NBA Fans React to Indiana Pacers Losing Draft Pick to Clippers After Lottery Disaster appeared first on HEAVY.

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Everyone said the same thing about the Pacers after the NBA draft lottery

The Indiana Pacers were arguably the biggest loser of the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, and the internet took delight in their plight. The Pacers lost their pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after landing at No. 5 in the lottery, even though they posted the second-worst record in the NBA last season. The Pacers … The post Everyone said the same thing about the Pacers after the NBA draft lottery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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2 players Pacers must trade to prepare for Tyrese Haliburton’s return

Many knew that the Indiana Pacers were in for a significant fall-off following their miracle run to the 2026 NBA Finals that ended in heartbreak. Devastation might be the more apt word; not only did they lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a hard-fought seven-game series, they also lost Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured […] The post 2 players Pacers must trade to prepare for Tyrese Haliburton’s return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ivica Zubac sits courtside for Clippers-Warriors play-in months after Pacers trade

There was a familiar face at Intuit Dome on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament. Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac was in attendance to cheer for his former team. In February, he was traded by the Clippers to the Pacers, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange […] The post Ivica Zubac sits courtside for Clippers-Warriors play-in months after Pacers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Giannis To Surprising Rival

The Indiana Pacers could emerge as a target for Giannis Antetokounmpo for the right offer. Bleacher Report posted an article forecasting the upcoming summer blockbuster trades involving names on the trade market. Antetokounmpo is expected to be the biggest name available from the Milwaukee Bucks, and every team with hopes of contending will have some […] The post Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Giannis To Surprising Rival appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pacers reveal lengthy injury report vs. Nets amid chance to clinch top three lottery odds

The Indiana Pacers have a chance to clinch top-three lottery odds on Thursday vs. the Brooklyn Nets. They have a lengthy injury report for the tank matchup. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ivica Zubac and Johnny Furphy were ruled out. Meanwhile, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Kobe Brown are questionable. […] The post Pacers reveal lengthy injury report vs. Nets amid chance to clinch top three lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope

All-star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is officially back on the floor in a meaningful way and it could be the first real sign that the Indiana Pacers are turning the corner. Haliburton announced Wednesday on X that he participated in his first 5-on-5 run since June, marking a major milestone in his recovery from a […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update Should Give Pacers Fans Hope appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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