Pacers Notes: Indiana Free Agent Almost Joined Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton Future, Change to Home Court

In this story:
The Indiana Pacers have a free agent who almost joined the rival New York Knicks. Even with a Myles Turner-sized hole in the roster, Indiana seems happy to let him seek further opportunities.
In other news, a league insider made a prediction on superstar Tyrese Haliburton's future with Team USA in the Olympics. Although he didn't log a minute on the way to a gold medal in 2024, he should be a main contributor during the 2028 games.
Finally, the Pacers are making a change to the home court this season to honor Indiana legend Reggie Miller. Former coach Slick Leonard will also be a part of the homage.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Pacers news (click the headline for the full article):
Pacers Free Agent Almost Signed With Knicks: Report
Pacers News: NBA Insider Predicts Tyrese Haliburton’s Olympic Future
Pacers Make Change to Home Court to Honor Reggie Miller
Pacers Have Clear Roster Hole Heading Into 2025-26 Season, Says Insider
Rival Superstar Praises Pacers as Organization to Emulate
Pacers Star Has High Expectations Without Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers Tweets of the Day:
the @colts are 1-0 with Obi Toppin on anvil duties 😤 pic.twitter.com/z4TLLwFna4
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 14, 2025
No. 10's year 1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hJF6TW1xWu
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 14, 2025
Obi Toppin 🤝 sunday funday
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 14, 2025
Obi Toppin got the @Colts started by hitting the anvil and then took in some football with members of the squad 💙🏈 pic.twitter.com/B8G0aAGjUn
“His competitive edge translated into a game-high +35 plus/minus, and the strongest game of his young NBA career.”
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 14, 2025
read more in RayJ Dennis’ full season review: https://t.co/aDf6g9xXl2 pic.twitter.com/KCD8mhwGXz
For more news and notes on the Indiana Pacers, visit Indiana Pacers on SI.

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson
Follow gabesmallson