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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Have you ever had a season of life that somehow felt long and quick at the same time? That’s how I’ve felt about this season for the Indiana Pacers. It has been a drag for most of the year, but still feels a little surprising that it’s coming […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In a season full of losses, it’s important to track “wins” in some other ways that don’t only show up in the standings. It’s been a disappointing year for the Indiana Pacers, after coming within one game of a championship just 10 short months ago. And yet, things […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — All throughout the magical playoff run of last season, I continued to remind fans that one game’s outcome wasn’t indicative of the next one. It’s natural to lose confidence while watching a lackluster performance, or thinking the opponent has your team “figured out,” but each game is its […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have drafted in the top-10 just three times since 1997, which makes the recent narrative and fine from the NBA all the more laughable. One of those picks was of course Bennedict Mathurin, who became the main piece in the trade for new center Ivica […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — While the Indiana Pacers have improved their play on the court of late, it’s the potential “off the court” news that continues to grab the most attention. The NBA Trade Deadline is just days away, and fans are curious to see if the Pacers will make a move, while […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After losing a franchise-record 13-straight games, the Pacers have responded with back-to-back victories over Charlotte and Miami. It was a thrilling win in Charlotte on Thursday night for Rick Carlisle’s 1,000th career win. On Saturday night, it was a dominating performance over the Heat, with the Pacers winning by […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The calendar year of 2025 was a wild ride for the Indiana Pacers, to say the least. In the first six months, fans were treated to the best basketball in their (NBA) franchise history. The second half of the year brought a lot of pain, in more ways […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Before the season started, I made a prediction on the “Setting the Pace” podcast that went something like this: The total, 48-minute production at the center position will be similar to last season. This wasn’t even a knock on Myles Turner. It was more of a knock on the […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In a season filled with injuries and losses, the major story-line for the Indiana Pacers comes down to one name: Bennedict Mathurin. It’s a contract year. He’s now in trade rumors. And while everyone expects the Pacers to be a contender again next season, it’s fair to ask […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — We knew this season would look a lot different for the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton in the fold. We didn’t know things would get to this level on the injury front for the rest of the team. Now with Aaron Nesmith potentially sidelined for the next month […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Years from now, I have no doubt in my mind that Myles Turner will be celebrated and welcomed back to Indiana. It’s happened with other players, and it will happen again. Turner spent a decade in Indy, is the all-time franchise leader in blocks, and clearly did a […]