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• Pacers Notes: Ivica Zuba, Pascal Siakam, Kam Jones, lottery oddsPacers coach Rick Carlisle provided additional details on the rib fracture that ended Ivica Zubac’s season. Carlisle said Zubac suffered the injury in the first quarter of last Wednesday’s loss to Portland. The veteran center had trouble sleeping that night and underwent an MRI the following day, which revealed the fracture. “If you’ve ever had […] The post Pacers Notes: Ivica Zuba, Pascal S...2026Read about Kam Jones -
• Pacers Notes: Zubac, Q. Jackson, Carlisle, Injuries
More than a month after being acquired at the trade deadline, Ivica Zubac was able to make his Pacers debut this week, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Fully recovered from a left ankle injury, Zubac played 16 minutes on Thursday against Phoenix and 29 on Friday against New York. Coach Rick Carlisle told […]...2026Visit the page Ivica Zubac
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• Ivica Zubac Could Make Pacers Debut On ThursdayIvica Zubac is closing in on his debut for the Indiana Pacers. Zubac was upgraded to questionable for the Pacers game on Thursday vs the Phoenix Suns. Indiana acquire Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, from the LA Clippers at the trade deadline. The Pacers sent Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and a second-round pick to the Clippers for the veteran center. Indiana head coach Ri...2026See more Ivica Zubac -
• Rick Carlisle Questions NBA’s Decision To Fine PacersThe Pacers were one of two teams fined by the NBA ahead of the All-Star break for the manner in which they were managing their players. While Indiana’s $100K fine paled in comparison to the $500K penalty the Jazz received, commissioner Adam Silver‘s statement at the time suggested that the league believed both clubs were […]...2026Visit the page Adam Silver -
• Aaron Nesmith Out At Least One More Week Due To Ankle Sprain
Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith, who suffered a right ankle sprain in Thursday’s loss to Washington, will miss at least one more week due to the injury, according to head coach Rick Carlisle (Twitter link via Tony East of Circle City Spin). Nesmith was limited to 15 minutes in Thursday’s contest and was sidelined for Friday’s […]...2026See more Aaron Nesmith
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• Ivica Zubac Playing Through Ankle Injury, Out Until He's 'Really Ready'Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that newly-acquired center Ivica Zubac has been dealing with an ankle injury and won't play until he's fully healthy. "It's kind of yo-yo'd a little bit," Carlisle said on Friday. "My understanding from talking to him is that there's still something there that's not quite right. We're not going to put him out there until he's really ready." The Pacers a...2026Read about Ivica Zubac -
• Carlisle: Zubac won't debut until ankle fully heals
Ivica Zubac's debut with the Pacers is on hold because of an ankle injury he has been playing through since December, head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday....2026Check it out Ivica Zubac
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• Bennedict Mathurin 'Out For A While' Due To Thumb, Toe InjuriesThe Indiana Pacers seemed to be turning a corner with player availability, but their injury-ravaged season continued with the loss of another key player. The Pacers are shutting down Bennedict Mathurin, who has been playing through a right thumb sprain and also has a case of turf toe. "When we're down numbers, it becomes more challenging, but we've gotten some guys back," Indiana coach Rick Carlis...2026See also Bennedict Mathurin -
• Aaron Nesmith Expected To Miss At Least Four Weeks Due to Sprained KneeThe Indiana Pacers injury-plagued season took another hit. Veteran wing Aaron Nesmith is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a sprained left knee. Nesmith was injured on Thursday when he landed on teammate Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's foot. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said that the team is thankful that Nesmith didn't suffer a worse injury. Testing showed that the 6-foot-5 wing didn't suffer an...2025Click for news about Aaron Nesmith -
• Central Notes: Nesmith, Pistons Streak, Mitchell, Bucks Season
The injury-riddled Pacers suffered another one on Thursday as forward Aaron Nesmith suffered a left knee sprain. He won’t play in Saturday’s home game against the Raptors but head coach Rick Carlisle believes the team may have “dodged a bullet” regarding his injury, the Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak reports. Nesmith suffered the injury in Phoenix […]...2025Check it out Aaron Nesmith
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Rick Carlisle injury and suspension
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• Obi Toppin To Undergo Foot Surgery, Out At Least 3 MonthsObi Toppin is set to undergo foot surgery to repair a partial stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the Indiana Pacers announced on Friday. Toppin will miss at least the next three months. "Probably not recommend talking about this again until probably Feb. 1, [in] three months," said coach Rick Carlisle on Friday. Toppin is scheduled to have the surgery on Monday. Toppin left...2025Visit the page Obi Toppin -
• NBA Notes: Pacers, Obi Toppin, Thunder, Jalen Williams, CavsPacers The news on Obi Toppin isn’t good, and that’s just the way things are going for the Pacers. Head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Toppin will undergo surgery to insert a screw in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Carlisle […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Obi Toppin, Thunder, Jalen Williams,...2025See also Obi Toppin -
• Obi Toppin Undergoing Foot Surgery, Out At Least Three Months
Pacers forward Obi Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot, head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters on Friday (Twitter links via Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN). According to Dopirak, Carlisle said not to ask about Toppin’s injury again until […]...2025Visit the page Obi Toppin
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• Pacers’ Obi Toppin out a month; Bennedict Mathurin week-to-weekThe injury bug just keeps biting the Pacers. Coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Tuesday that forward Obi Toppin will miss at least a month with a right hamstring strain and guard Bennedict Mathurin is considered week-to-week due to a right toe sprain, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Toppin was injured in Sunday’s loss […] The post Pacers’ Obi Toppin out a month; Bennedict Mathur...2025Check it out Obi Toppin
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• Obi Toppin Leaves Game With Right Hamstring InjuryObi Toppin left the Indiana Pacers' 114-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a right hamstring injury. Rick Carlisle said that Toppin is said to undergo imaging on the injury. Toppin had nine points and six rebounds at the time of his injury. The Pacers now have nine players on the injury report....2025See more articles Obi Toppin
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• Bennedict Mathurin, Taelon Peter Could Miss Time Due To InjuriesThe Indiana Pacers injury-ravaged backcourt suffered two more losses on Saturday. Bennedict Mathurin was forced to exit Saturday's game early due to a sore right foot. Postgame, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Mathurin would have imaging done on his foot. "It's Benn's forefoot," Carlisle said. "They're gonna see how he is and whether he needs to get imaging done when we got to probably Dallas...2025Check it out Bennedict Mathurin -
• Andrew Nembhard Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury; TJ McConnell Out Until November 9Andrew Nembhard left the Indiana Pacers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half due to a shoulder injury and did not return to the game. Nembhard had four points and four assists at the time of his injury. "We'll find out more tomorrow but it's going to, potentially, present some big challenges," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said of Nembhard's injury. Carlisle also confirmed that TJ McC...2025Check it out Andrew Nembhard -
• Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One Month With Hamstring Injury
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least the next month after sustaining a left hamstring injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news Thursday. McConnell has been an integral role player for the Pacers over his last six seasons with the team. He is expected to have a bigger role this season […] The post Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One Month Wit...2025See more Indiana Pacers
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• Pacers say McConnell to miss at least a month
Pacers backup point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Indiana's first preseason game, coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday....2025
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• T.J. McConnell Out At Least One Month With Hamstring StrainPacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be sidelined for at least one month after suffering a left hamstring strain, head coach Rick Carlisle announced today (Twitter link via the team). McConnell was forced to leave Tuesday’s preseason opener in the second quarter due to the injury. Obviously, it’s a disappointing development for the Pacers, who […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: K. Jones, Sheppard, Sarr, Gafford, Suns
Pacers rookie Kam Jones, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, will be sidelined for several weeks due to a back injury, head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters on Monday (Twitter link via Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star). Carlisle added that third-year wing Ben Sheppard will miss Tuesday’s preseason opener due to an […]...2025See more Kam Jones
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• Rick Carlisle Speaks on ‘Uplifting’ Call With Tyrese Haliburton
Just days after Tyrese Haliburton sustained a devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about an encouraging conversation with his star guard. Carlisle reflected on his first phone call with Haliburton following Monday’s surgery to repair the torn Achilles. Despite the difficult circumstances, Carlisle said […] The post Rick Carlisle S...2025Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton
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• Tyrese Haliburton injury: Rick Carlisle details post-surgery conversation, status for 2025-26 Pacers seasonSpirits are high for the All-Star point guard according to his coach...2025Continue with Tyrese Haliburton -
• Rick Carlisle On Tyrese Haliburton Injury: 'All Of Our Hearts Dropped'Indiana Pacers players and Rick Carlisle addressed the impact of losing Tyrese Haliburton early in their 103-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Haliburton, who suffered an Achilles injury, stood on crutches outside the locker room and embraced his teammates following the loss. "All of our hearts dropped," said Carlisle when he first saw Haliburton on the ground. Hali...2025Read about Indiana Pacers -
• Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton: ‘Going To Do Everything In My Power To Play’ In Game 6It’s do-or-die time for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, and the good news is Game 6 is at home. The bad news? Tyrese Haliburton has a right calf injury. Coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton will be a game-time decision. Haliburton suggested he’s mentally ready to go. Physically, though, it may be a different […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton: ‘Going To Do Ev...2025See more articles Tyrese Haliburton -
• Tyrese Haliburton injury: Pacers' Rick Carlisle updates status for star guard ahead of NBA Finals Game 6Haliburton is dealing with a calf injury, and it's unclear if he'll play in the must-win game...2025Check it out Tyrese Haliburton -
• Pacers reveal Game 6 plan for injured Tyrese Haliburton after ugly NBA Finals performanceAfter a Game 5 loss to the Thunder, 120-109, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed during his post-game press conference that Haliburton is playing through an injury....2025Click for news about Tyrese Haliburton -
• Tyrese Haliburton On Playing Through Sore Calf In Game 5: 'If I Can Walk, Then I Want To Play'Tyrese Haliburton played through a sore right calf during the second half of the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Monday night. Haliburton, who finished with four points on 0-for-6 shooting from the field, went to the locker room early in the game. Haliburton returned in the second quarter with the calf wrapped and played in the second half despite concerns t...2025Read about Tyrese Haliburton
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• Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5, moving within one victory of their first NBA championship. The Thunder stars combined for 71 points, marking the 10th time this season they've exceeded 70 points together. Williams shot 14-of-24 from the field while Gilgeous-Alexander co...2025See more Jalen Williams -
• Pacers’ Jarace Walker still in doubt for start of NBA Finals after hurting ankle
Jarace Walker was seen on crutches after suffering a right ankle injury after the Pacers’ 125-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night, and his coach Rick Carlisle isn’t convinced the forward will be available for the NBA Finals. The 21-year-old will now have four full days […] The post Pacers’ Jarace Walker still in doubt for...2025Click for news about Jarace Walker