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Pacers’ Ivica Zubac upgraded on injury report for Grizzlies game

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The Indiana Pacers could receive a much-needed boost as they look to end their losing streak. Center Ivica Zubac has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s road matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, putting him closer to a possible return after missing five straight games. Zubac remains questionable for Wednesday’s game, according to the NBA’s latest […] The post Pacers’ Ivica Zubac upgraded on injury report for Grizzlies game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Police officer drops spicy Lakers, LeBron James-Luka Doncic take in middle of JR Smith’s arrest

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Former NBA star JR Smith was arrested on September 29 in Royse City, Texas, after an automated license plate reader flagged his vehicle for an active warrant over an alleged incident with a family member on September 18. The bodycam footage of the arrest has been made public, and, well, it turns out the police […] The post Police officer drops spicy Lakers, LeBron James-Luka Doncic take in middle of JR Smith’s arrest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers down to 7 players vs. Hawks due to injury

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The Indiana Pacers are scheduled to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday evening with the goal of earning their third win of the season. Unfortunately, the roster is incredibly shorthanded, as head coach Rick Carlisle will be utilizing a seven-man rotation. Reports indicate that, technically, eight players are active for the Pacers, according to […] The post Pacers down to 7 players vs. Hawks due to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers’ Pascal Siakam injury update vs. Hawks means entire starting lineup is out

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Indiana Pacers fans suffered through NBA hell last season, but they did so fresh off a near-championship campaign and with the knowledge that the team could be even better the following year. Well, they are either stuck in a time loop or enduring the worst injury luck imaginable. Either way, the anguish continues. Pascal Siakam […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam injury update vs. Hawks means entire starting lineup is out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury

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The Indiana Pacers recently learned that Tyrese Haliburton would be out for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. The tough news was then followed up with a loss at home against the Philadelphia 76ers later in the day, making Wednesday a rough one for the Pacers. Now, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has spoken on […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers Learn Exactly How Long Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Sidelined by Hamstring Injury

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The Indiana Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton for at least two weeks because of a left hamstring strain, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The update gives Indiana a clearer outlook after uncertainty surrounding its point guard. However, it does not establish an exact date for his return. For Pacers fans, that distinction matters. Two […] The post Pacers Learn Exactly How Long Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Sidelined by Hamstring Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pacers’ Pascal Siakam recreates iconic Rick Carlisle press conference in epic Halloween gag

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The Indiana Pacers have gotten off to a mixed start to the 2026-27 NBA season, opening with a 2-2 record. Pascal Siakam, however, has continued to play at an All-Star level and is currently averaging 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and four assists per game. His form off the court appears to be just as sublime, […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam recreates iconic Rick Carlisle press conference in epic Halloween gag appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Haliburton suffers another injury just games into NBA return

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton just can’t catch a break. After playing just four games following his highly anticipated return, Haliburton has now suffered a hamstring strain that will sideline him for an unknown period of time. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has sustained a left hamstring strain and will miss time, sources tell ESPN. … The post Tyrese Haliburton suffers another injury just games into NBA return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Indiana Pacers Make Tyrese Haliburton Announcement Before 76ers Game

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On Wednesday night, the Indiana Pacers will host the Philadelphia 76ers in Indianapolis. The Pacers are coming off a 110-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 22 points, six rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block while shooting 8/17 from the field and 4/10 from three-point range in 35 […] The post Indiana Pacers Make Tyrese Haliburton Announcement Before 76ers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pacers Provide Mixed Update On Injured Ivica Zubac’s Return

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The Indiana Pacers have already seen starting center Ivica Zubac missing at least one game due to injury. Zubac is one of the first NBA players to suffer a noteworthy injury this season when leaving Sunday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets with an ankle injury. Indiana ruled Zubac out for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee […] The post Pacers Provide Mixed Update On Injured Ivica Zubac’s Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounds like John Wick with reaction to Tyrese Haliburton self-lob dunk

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Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle delivered a declaration worthy of John Wick after Tyrese Haliburton’s spectacular self-lob dunk against the Brooklyn Nets. The play offered another reminder of the star guard’s remarkable return from a lengthy injury absence. Haliburton threw the ball off the floor before catching it for a two-handed dunk during Sunday’s 136-109 […] The post Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounds like John Wick with reaction to Tyrese Haliburton self-lob dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana Pacers Announce Injury Update For Ivica Zubac

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The Indiana Pacers have an injury update on the injured starting center Ivica Zubac after he picked up an ankle injury on Sunday night.  Zubac received negative X-ray results on his left ankle following an injury sustained during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 29-year-old big man suffered a left ankle sprain in the […] The post Indiana Pacers Announce Injury Update For Ivica Zubac appeared first on HEAVY.

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2 secret forces that pushed Steve Kerr to pick Warriors over Phil Jackson’s Knicks

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Steve Kerr has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history after winning four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. And while he ended up joining the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Kerr was actually also being considered for the HC job at the New York Knicks, back […] The post 2 secret forces that pushed Steve Kerr to pick Warriors over Phil Jackson’s Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers welcome franchise legend in locker room before season finale

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The Indiana Pacers failed to close out their campaign on a positive note after losing to the Detroit Pistons, 133-121, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. The Pacers finished their season with the worst record in team history at 19-63. It was a huge downgrade from their inspired run to the NBA Finals last season. It […] The post Pacers welcome franchise legend in locker room before season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago

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Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield says his time with the Indiana Pacers took a frustrating turn during a late-season tanking stretch that he believes negatively impacted his earning potential, highlighting broader concerns around the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem. In a report published Wednesday by Anthony Slater of ESPN, Hield reflected on his experience in […] The post Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gets brutally honest on dealing with shingles

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Toward the tail-end of a 2025-26 regular season, during which Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton surrendered due to recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, he revealed he’s also dealing with shingles. Only four days removed from the Pacers’ historic 16-game losing streak ending, Indiana came up short when LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard drained a […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton gets brutally honest on dealing with shingles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers receive multiple injury updates for Clippers clash

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After the Indiana Pacers snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 128-126 win against the Orlando Magic, they announced a couple of injury updates for Friday’s matchup against the LA Clippers. After following up his 19-point performance, including five threes in Monday’s win, Aaron Nesmith scored 14 points in Wednesday’s 137-130 loss to the Los […] The post Pacers receive multiple injury updates for Clippers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle jokes about silver lining after getting torched by Luka Doncic

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling over the past few weeks, and it’s mainly due to the scoring tear that Luka Doncic has gone on through the stretch. In their latest matchup against the Indiana Pacers, Doncic finished with 43 points, and though Rick Carlisle could’ve been upset, he joked about a silver lining. […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle jokes about silver lining after getting torched by Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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