Scott Agness

Another Pacers loss, 125-106 to the Grizzlies. Still winless out of All-Star break (0-6). Defense & turnovers has been most concerning.

Walker scored 21, Potter had 18/9, rookie Kam Jones with 10/10a.

Next: Wed. at LAC to begin 4-game roadie

Aliyah Boston's Phantom team at Unrivaled advanced to the semi-finals. However, her season is over.

She suffered a right lower extremity injury.

Her Fever teammate, Makayla Timpson, has been assigned to Phantom for semifinals on Mon. — in Brooklyn.

Pacers’ injury report for Sunday vs Grizzlies:

Toppin probable
Nembhard questionable.
Siakam doubtful
Nesmith, Zubac out

Pacers made Quenton Jackson’s new three-year contract official. Then, subsequently filled his two-way spot by promoting Boom standout Jalen Slawson.

Noblesville Boom players Gabe McGlothan (multiple rib fractures) and Ray Spalding (surgery, right metacarpal) have been ruled OUT for the rest of the G League season due to injuries.

Pacers converting Quenton Jackson to standard NBA contract Two-way guard’s strong play and persistence lead to multi-year commitment from the Indiana Pacers.

Story on the Pacers planning to convert guard Quenton Jackson's two-way contract into a three-year deal:

www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-que...

Meet Pacers Superfan Matt Asen: The man behind the flamingo and the signs Matt Asen has been showing up to Pacers games for nearly 40 years — from waving flamingos to crafting viral signs that get attention from coaches, players, and fans. Here's his full story. Plus, a pod...

Pacers fan Matt Asen — Pacer Guy, Sign Guy, Flamingo Guy, etc. — will be highlighted at the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame, part of the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery.

The origin story of Matt Asen: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-vir...

After a good first quarter for the Pacers, it was all Hornets after that: 133-109.

16-3 run to start the 2nd, a period they outscored Pacers 36-12. Brandon Miller scored 33, Knueppel had 28. CHA was 22/46 from 3. Toppin started, played 8mins in 1H

Next: Sun. v MEM

Pacers have given up 31+ points in each quarter, including 76pts over the last two quarters.

Led by Brandon Miller's 33, Hornets up 107-82 after 3.

Micah Potter made four 3s in the 3rd, has 17pts.

Pacers TV News: Why the Pregame and Postgame Shows Went Courtside The long-used Fox Loft gave way to a courtside setup as FanDuel Sports Network standardized its broadcasts across regions.

Halftime reading: Pacers TV broadcasts at Gainbridge Fieldhouse no longer use the loft in the entry pavilion.

It's part of a strategic change this season by the company.

www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-tel...

Pacers have struggled on the glass, especially on the offensive end, so Carlisle comes out of the timeout with a double-big lineup of Potter and Huff.

Nothing has gone well for them in the 2Q, outscored 28-8 (and 3/18 shooting)

Hornets up 17

Hornets' sharp-shooting has continued. 16-0 burst has given them a 10-point lead on the Pacers. They have 16 3s per game; already 11 for 19 in the first quarter & a half.

Timeout Carlisle.

Pacers led 8-2 to start, have a 34-31 lead after 1 despite Hornets 7/14 shooting from range.

All 10 Pacers scored in the quarter as they shot 54%. And they had a 20-6 edge in the paint.

In his first game in exactly four months, Pacers forward Obi Toppin...

- starts
- gets the first stat (rebound)
- scores the first FG, a layup

Obi Toppin returns tonight — and is in the starting lineup. First game since having foot surgery.

Nembhard, Sheppard, Walker, and Huff too.

Siakam, Nesmith, and Zubac remain out.

Pacers forward Obi Toppin has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game v Charlotte. He's been out since Oct. 26 with a stress fracture in his right foot.

Siakam is doubtful.

Nembhard is questionable.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia announces on @patmcafeeshow.bsky.social that he's committing big $ for 2027 NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Phoenix.

$1M to the winner (plus $1M to player's charity) for the Slam Dunk and 3-point contest winners.

"Let's get the best guys in it. Let's make it awesome."

Ryan Carr is at IU-Northwestern game tonight — his first game since being named IU executive director of basketball

Johnny Furphy underwent surgery today on his torn right ACL. It was performed by Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago.

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Carlisle Disputes $100K Fine, Questions NBA Review of Pacers Injury Decisions Back home for a four-game homestand, the Pacers are navigating new injuries, roster moves, Tyrese Haliburton’s absence, and fallout from the NBA’s $100K fine.

NEW: Pacers back at home, new injuries, several news items, Haliburton away from the team with shingles, and Rick Carlisle addresses the NBA's $100K fine and review process

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Siakam is doubtful for Tue. v 76ers, left wrist sprain. Happened when he absorbed a foul last night. Nesmith and Zubac remain out.

Nembhard, McConnell, Jones are questionable; Potter probable.

IU hires longtime Pacers executive Ryan Carr to oversee roster building Longtime Pacers executive and former IU manager is returning to Bloomington to assist head coach Darian DeVries in roster construction, NIL strategy and recruiting.

Story on Pacers Senior VP Ryan Carr returning to his alma mater to become the executive director of IU basketball for coach Darian DeVries.

On that GM role, Carr's strong reputation, and what it means for the Pacers front office.

www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/ryan-carr-...

Awesome news for Ryan, and for IU. I have watched countless prospects in countless gyms all over the world with him, he'll be great at this

The case for IU basketball to hire a GM — and five candidates to consider Success in college basketball requires more than just great coaching. As the game evolves, Indiana must adapt by adding a general manager to navigate roster building, NIL, player contracts, and more.

This is a huge hire for IU. Ryan Carr has run the Pacers' draft process for more than a decade. He organized, ran pre-draft workouts.

Carr is relentless, fiercely loyal, on the road often & has a huge list of contacts, including agents.

From 11 months ago: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/the-case-f...

News: Ryan Carr is being hired at IU in an exec role on Darian DeVries' IU MBB staff, league source told Fieldhouse Files.

Carr, Pacers' senior VP of player personnel, was an IU manager because of Bob Knight. Dan Burke hired him at Pacers as a video intern in 1997.

Rick Carlisle and Jason Kidd embrace at half court as the Mavs beat the Pacers 134-130.

Siakam was outstanding in his return — with 30/8 in 29mins. Seven Pacers in double figures. But now three straight losses.

Next: Tue. v PHL

Pacers trailing the Mavs 71-66 at the half as both teams are shooting 54%.

Nembhard already with 10pts, 7asts in 15mins and Walker is 3/3 from 3 with 11pts. TOs (11) continue to be an issue.

Pacers’ injury report for today v Dallas, their first home game in three weeks.

It’s quite lengthy.

Samson Johnson and the Noblesville Boom agreed on a contract buyout, allowing for him to pursue an opportunity overseas.

He’s the third player to do so this season, along with Steven Ashworth and Kyle Guy.