Hoops Rumors

The Pacers are entering the season without a clear plan for the backup point guard spot behind Andrew Nembhard, writes Dustin Dopirak for The Indy Star. Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire season with an Achilles tear; steadfast backup T.J. McConnell is out at least a few more weeks with a hamstring strain; and Kam Jones, the No. 35 pick in the 2025 draft, is on a similar … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Backup Guard, Peter, Mathurin, Huff

Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested after a brief chase on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis on Monday morning, according to Mike Potter of WTHR-13News. According to Indiana State Police, a trooper tried to pull over Jones for alleged erratic driving on southbound I-65. Police say Jones did not pull over at first and led them on a brief chase that ended near the Fletcher Avenue … [Read more...] about Pacers Rookie Kam Jones Arrested For Alleged Erratic Driving

The Pacers have waived forwards Gabe McGlothan and Jalen Slawson, according to a team press release. In subsequent moves, Indiana signed guard Kyle Guy and forward Ray Spalding to Exhibit 10 contracts, with an eye toward having them join the Noblesville Boom. McGlothan, who was signed to a camp deal last month, was on the Nuggets’ training camp roster in 2024 but was waived … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Gabe McGlothan, Jalen Slawson

After talking to agents and executives around the league, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required) that there will likely be few, if any, rookie scale extensions reached before Monday’s deadline that carry an average annual value larger than $25MM. Fischer adds that teams have become more cautious about handing out large deals … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Daniels, Ivey, Duren, Eason, Braun, Sharpe

3:36 pm: The Pacers have officially waived Payne, the team confirmed in a press release. Recent signees Kyle Guy and Ray Spalding, who are ticketed for the Noblesville Boom in the G League, have also been cut, per the Pacers. According to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (Twitter link), the team is still weighing its options at the back of the roster, including whether … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Cameron Payne, Two Others