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Bennedict Mathurin is expected to miss some time for the Pacers as he works to come back from a right thumb sprain and turf toe, writes Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link). “When we’re down numbers, it becomes more challenging, but we’ve gotten some guys back,” said coach Rick Carlisle before Sunday’s game. “But now Mathurin’s out for a while.” Michael Scotto of … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mathurin, Cunningham, Bickerstaff, Potter

Over the past 10 days, several players have earned promotions to either standard or two-way contracts. Several more transactions will be coming this week, as January 5 marks the first day clubs can sign players to standard 10-day contracts and Jan. 7 is the final day in which players who have non-guaranteed salaries (including two-ways) can be waived before their deals become … [Read more...] about G Leaguers Making Cases For NBA Promotions

As the old saying goes: when it rains, it pours. Without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the fold, the Indiana Pacers (6-29) have struggled immensely this season, as was expected. However, they’re now set to be without another key backcourt piece, which would put a damper on their ability to turn their season around. Pacers Lose Bennedict Mathurin To Injury Amid Career … [Read more...] about Pacers Lose Key Piece Indefinitely Amid Career Season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic handed the Indiana Pacers their 12th straight loss, 135-127 on Sunday. Anthony Black had 27 points and 10 assists for the Magic, who beat the Pacers for the second time in five days. Pascal [...] … [Read more...] about Bane, Banchero help Magic hand Pacers 12th straight loss, 135-127

The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic will go head-to-head for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Pacers vs. Magic injury report Jan. 4: Bennedict Mathurin, Jalen Suggs, and more