Pacers Notes: Bronny James Aspiring to Be Indiana Guard, All-Star Signing Urged, More

Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in action against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter of game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers are facing an entire season without Tyrese Haliburton, the team's engine on offense, but there are still some options for the team to sign as stopgaps.

Forward Ben Simmons is still a free agent who is available on the market. He is a former All-Star who has some of the playmaking chops that makes Haliburton so special.

Simmons can playmake and defend at an elite level, though his confidence with the ball needs work to rebuild it.

Additionally, Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell was used as a potential comparison for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James.

McConnell symbolizes grittiness and determination. Despite his size limitations, he managed to break through and become a significant player on a successful playoff team.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Indiana Pacers news:

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Leaked First Game of Pacers' 2025 Preseason Schedule is a Brutal Rematch

Charles Barkley Randomly Praises Pacers Role Player When Asked to Describe 'Grit'

Pacers Tweets of the Day:

Pascal Siakam, pace car driver 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ol8QxsrnQQ

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 29, 2025

Indiana Pacers New Center Jay Huff is going crazy in Spain runs 🤯😂 his dunk package is different wow @TheNBPA pic.twitter.com/uToK5E3P3g

— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) July 26, 2025

Andrew Nembhard showed off the handles with this combination in Game 1 of the Finals 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ex8Y6s4nNK

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 29, 2025

When the Pacers needed a backup center, Thomas Bryant filled a huge role for them.

In 56 games with the Pacers, Indiana went 39-17 in the regular season and 15-8 in the playoffs with Bryant on the roster.

His 11 points in 13 minutes against the Knicks in Game 6 of the ECF… https://t.co/SxTvSK9Jw0

— Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA) July 27, 2025

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