Tyler Smith

Joined: Jun 6, 2026

Tyler Smith has been covering the Pacers since 2014 for IndySportsLegends.com, the Journal Review (Crawfordsville, IN,) and other various outlets. Born and raised as a Hoosier.

Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Roster

Jalen Slawson has been turning heads in the summer league. Could he fill out the Pacers roster?

Feb 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) dribbles against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

News

Kobe Brown impressed after coming over in the Indiana Pacers's Ivica Zubac trade

Feb 22, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (24) dunks in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

News

The Pacers add to their front court depth

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrate during the second half of game five against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Roster

The Indiana Pacers hope their depth becomes a strength again this season, and can lead them back to the NBA Finals

Sep 26, 2025; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Rumors

Indiana is looking for a bench piece to supplement its starting lineup, and Kelly Oubre Jr. is getting traction after a strong stint in Philadelphia

Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) shoots for the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Micah Potter was one of the bright spots for the Pacers last season, and now he has a chance to back up Ivica Zubac.

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts in the first half during an Elite Eight game against the Arizona Wildcats of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

History

Purdue Grad Braden Smith is staying home, as the Indiana Pacers acquired the draft rights to him in the 2nd round.

Dec 16, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) boxes out Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Indiana Pacers were interested in Walker Kessler in February, before ultimately pivoting to Ivica Zubac.

Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

History

From Game 7, to the Lottery, to the Knicks championship, the Pacers pain continues.

Mar 29, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second half against the Miami Heat at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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As Indiana tries to get back to where it was, a veteran will be key to success

Apr 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Roster

In a season full of losses in the standings, the Indiana Pacers were at least hoping to find some wins in other ways this past year. Jarace Walker has entered t

Jan 30, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard speaks during an Indiana Pacers press conference to announce the contract extension of center Miles Turner at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

History

As the Indiana Pacers embark on an important offseason, we look at the franchise's past, and the deals they remember well and regret

Tyler Smith

Joined: Jun 6, 2026

Pacers agree to two-way deal with Jalen Slawson

Analyzing Braden Smith's summer league play for Indiana

Pacers defeat Pelicans in summer league finale

Slawson continues solid play, but Pacers fall to Minnesota

Roster

Why the Pacers should keep Jalen Slawson around

News

Pacers agree to two-way contract with shooter

News

Pacers sign Larry Nance Jr. to one-year deal

Roster

An early look at the Pacers rotation as free agent moratorium ends

Rumors

Does Kelly Oubre Jr. make sense for the Pacers?

Why it Made Sense for Pacers to Bring Micah Potter Back

History

Braden Smith becomes the latest hometown kid to join the Pacers

News

What if the Pacers had gotten Kessler instead

The New York Knicks title only adds to Indiana Pacers pain

Siakam's leadership will guide the Pacers return to NBA Finals contention

Should the Pacers extend Jarace Walker?

Ranking the Best and Worst Trades in Pacers History