Indiana Pacers News and Rumors - NBA (2024)

Indiana Pacers 2023 draft pick Mojave King is signed with New Zealand Breakers for 2024-25 season The Indiana Pacers drafted Mojave King with the 47th overall pick in 2023, but the young wing is spending a second-straight year out of the...

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Cole Swider - Inks deal with Indy The Pacers signed Swider to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.Impact Swider was impressive with the Heat's Summer League team this offseason, during which he averaged 13.5 points while shooting 49.1 percent from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old will now have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp with the Pacers, and he averaged 2.3 points across 4.8 minutes in 18 games with the Heat last season. 1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE Andrew Nembhard - Efficient off bench Nembhard totaled 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.Impact Nembhard totaled just seven points over his first two appearances in the Paris Olympics, but he had an incredibly efficient showing off the bench Friday. Although he'll likely continue to come off the bench during the knockout round, he showcased his potential during Friday's narrow win. 2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
The most memorable near misses and close calls in sports history Gordon Hayward announced his retirement on Thursday, with his missed heave in the 2010 national title game being one of the most memorable c... 3 DAYS AGO Tyrese Haliburton - Plays eight minutes as reserve Haliburton compiled six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one assist in eight minutes during Team USA's 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday.Impact Haliburton wasn't part of Team USA's rotation during Sunday's win over Serbia to begin Olympic play, but he saw some minutes during Wednesday's comfortable victory and was efficient from the floor. Despite his efficiency against South Sudan, Haliburton could have trouble generating consistent production as part of Team USA's talented roster as the team chases its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. 4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE 2024 NBA free agency tracker: Cavaliers extend Jarrett Allen The NBA offseason is in full swing, and there has been plenty of movement throughout the league. Here are the latest moves. 4 DAYS AGO Tyrese Haliburton - Not part of rotation versus Serbia Haliburton did not appear in Team USA's 110-84 win over Serbia in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.Impact Haliburton was unable to play in the final two games of the Pacers' playoff series against the Celtics due to a left hamstring injury. The All-Star has since returned, playing in four of Team USA's five showcase games prior to the start of the Paris Olympics. In those four appearances, Haliburton averaged 2.0 points, 2.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 14.8 minutes per game. However, the 24-year-old was entirely phased out of the lineup by the fifth exhibition matchup, and he has yet to see the floor in the group phase of the Olympics. 5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE Quenton Jackson - Returns to Indy on two-way deal The Pacers signed Jackson to a two-way pact Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.Impact Jackson will return to the Pacers after signing his original two-way contract with the club in March. The 27-year-old appeared in only three games for the team last season, during which he averaged 0.7 points and 1.3 rebounds. However, Jackson played nine games for the Indiana Mad Ants, and he averaged 22.3 points, 5.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers officially sign Andrew Nembhard, James Johnson to new contracts The Indiana Pacers officially signed guard Andrew Nembhard and forward James Johnson to new contracts this week.

JULY 27 SI.COM

James Johnson - Returning to Indiana Johnson and the Pacers agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.Impact Johnson has appeared in only 27 games for the Pacers over the last two seasons. However, the 37-year-old's veteran bench presence has been a bonus for a young team led by Tyrese Haliburton. JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Haliburton's 'Main Motivation' Comes From AAU Club That Cut Him When He Was 14 The Indiana Pacers star is still stewing from an AAU cut a decade ago.

JULY 24 NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pacers agree to 3-year, $59 million deal with Andrew Nembhard, AP source says A person with knowledge of the details says Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Andrew Nembhard, Pacers agree to 3-year, $59M deal Guard Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers are in agreement on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, ESPN reported.He will be unde...

JULY 24 CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Andrew Nembhard - Nets three-year extension Nembhard agreed Wednesday with the Pacers on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.Impact After the Pacers selected him with the first pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft, Nembhard signed a three-year, $6.4 million contract that included a $2.19 million team option for 2025-26. According to Wojnarowski, the Pacers will decline that team option as part of the extension, which will go into effect beginning in 2025-26 and keeps him on the books through his age-27 campaign in 2027-28. Nembhard was solid enough in a supporting role during the 2023-24 regular season with averages of 9.2 points, 4.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes while shooting 49.8 percent from the field over 68 appearances (47 starts), but it was his performance in the playoffs that likely has the Pacers even more excited about his prospects moving forward. He averaged 14.9 points, 5.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.6 minutes over his 17 playoff contests and became the fourth player in NBA history to shoot at least 55 percent from the floor and at least 45 percent from three-point range in a single postseason, per ESPN Stats & Information. The new deal locks him in as Tyrese Haliburton's running mate in the backcourt for at least the next four years. JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard agrees to reported 3-year, $59 million extension with Pacers | NBA.com The swingman proved vital in Indiana's run to the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals and is part of the team's young core.

JULY 24 NBA.COM

Breakout Star Andrew Nembhard Agrees to Three-Year Extension With Pacers, per Report Nembhard was one of the best players in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season.

JULY 24 CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Indiana Pacers Superfan/Grandma Shows Off Her Extensive Knowledge Of Old School NBA An NBA fan who is a grandma likely has more knowledge of the game than you. A video posted on social media shows a woman identified as 'Gran...

JULY 21 SI.COM

Tristen Newton - Scores 17 points in SL Newton logged 17 points (3-9 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 27 minutes of Saturday's 100-93 loss to the Cavaliers in Summer League.Impact Newton took on a larger offensive role with Jonny Furphy, Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker sitting out. While he struggled from long range, Newton had no troubles getting to the basket and drawing fouls, attempting a game-high 10 free throws. A second round pick in the 2024 NBA draft, Newton isn't expected to see regular action with the Pacers as a rookie. JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE Johnny Furphy - Sitting out SL Finale Furphy won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Cavaliers, Tony East of SI.com reports.Impact Furphy will join Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker on the sidelines for Saturday's contest, with the trio getting the night off after playing in each of Indiana's first four Summer league games. Furphy will leave Las Vegas having averaged. 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals while hitting 10 of his 35 three-point attempts. JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs vs. Pacers, NBA Summer League: preview, odds, TV The Cavs wrap up their NBA 2K25 Summer League campaign against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

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2024 NBA Cup odds: Celtics favored to win; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP favorite The NBA Cup is back for a second season. Will the Lakers defend their title or will another team emerge? Check out the latest odds. JULY 19

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Hunter Tyson powers Nuggets past Pacers | NBA.com Hunter Tyson Newton's carries the offensive load for Denver with 23 points in a NBA 2K25 Summer League win over Indiana.

JULY 19 NBA.COM

Ex-Clark High star chases dream in NBA Summer League Guard Trey Woodbury, who played at Clark High School and one season at UNLV before transferring to Utah Valley, is with the Indiana Pacers i...

JULY 17 REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Serbia vs. United States Highlights | USA Basketball Showcase

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What was the worst season of the Indiana Pacers? ›

Clark Kellogg was drafted by the Pacers in the 1982 and finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting, but the Pacers finished the 1982–83 season with their all-time worst record of 20–62 and won only 26 games the following season.

What does the name Pacers mean in the NBA? ›

According to Tinkham, the nickname "Pacers" was a combination of the state's rich history with the harness racing pacers and the pace car used for the running of the Indianapolis 500.

Where do the Pacers play in Indianapolis? ›

Nestled in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Gainbridge Fieldhouse has been the home of the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers since its grand opening in 1999.

What is the Indiana Pacers mascot? ›

Boomer is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers, a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He appears at each of the Pacers' home games, at special events for the NBA, as well as at other community & sporting events in central Indiana.

What was the best year for the Pacers? ›

2003-04

Who shoots the most threes on the Pacers? ›

Reggie Miller has buried the most career threes for the Pacers, with 2,560 three-pointers.

Why do the Pacers wear hickory jerseys? ›

"[We picked Hickory] for two main reasons. One, obviously Hoosiers has a worldwide appeal to it and Hickory, being in Hoosiers, allows people to see it and get it right away. If we had Milan or Crispus Attucks, it would mean a lot to us in the state but it wouldn't really draw attention from a worldwide standpoint.

How many rings do Pacers have? ›

The Pacers have never won an NBA title. But prior to joining the NBA in 1976, they won three ABA championships. After their founding in 1967, the franchise quickly rose to the top of the ABA, winning three titles in a four season span. In 1970, the Pacers topped the Los Angeles Stars in the ABA Finals in six games.

Have the Indiana Pacers ever won an NBA championship? ›

The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves are two of ten teams who have never won an NBA championship. Our expert explains why Minnesota has a better chance of making history this 2024 NBA Playoff run.

Who owns the Indiana Pacers? ›

INDIANAPOLIS – Herb Simon, chairman and owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been selected as member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the organization announced this morning during a live broadcast on ESPN.

Are the Pacers a good team? ›

The Pacers finished the regular season with the league's second-best offensive rating. They proved that they were able to fill the basket over their 82-game season, yet their playoff success was still a surprise to some.

Who are the Pacers Hall of Famers? ›

Adrian Dantley was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008 for the Pacers.
NAMEHOF
3G. McGinnis2017
4R. Miller2012
5C. Mullin2011
6T. Hardaway2023
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How much does Boomer make Pacers? ›

The exact salary of Boomer is unknown, as most professional mascots' salaries are not made public. However, it is estimated that mascots in the NBA make anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000 per year.

Why are the Pacers in Indiana? ›

The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the original members of the ABA, taking the name “Pacers” in honor of Indiana being home to the Indianapolis 500 automobile race and the state's long history of harness racing.

What was the Pacers Arena called? ›

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, previously known as Conseco Fieldhouse and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, is a sports arena located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It is the home of the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association.

What was the worst NBA season for a team? ›

The Bobcats eventually clinched the worst record in NBA history, in a shortened season or otherwise, by losing 104–84 to the New York Knicks in their final regular season game on April 26, 2012. Guard-forward Gerald Henderson led the team in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game.

Why did the Pacers only play 81 games in 2013? ›

The regular season ended with a 49–32 win–loss record; the team only played 81 games due to a game versus the Boston Celtics being cancelled following the Boston Marathon bombing. The cancelled matchup would have no effect on the already final Eastern Conference seeding anyway.

What was the worst major league baseball season? ›

The 1899 Cleveland Spiders own the worst single-season record of all time (minimum 120 games) and for all eras, finishing at 20–134 (.130 percentage) in the final year of the National League's 12-team era in the 1890s; for comparison, this projects to 21–141 under the current 162-game schedule, and Pythagorean ...

Have the Pacers ever made the playoffs? ›

The Pacers only made it to the NBA playoffs three times in their first 13 seasons. The Pacers would not win their first playoff series until the 1993–94 season, which came against the Orlando Magic.

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