Pacers Notes: Tyrese Haliburton Makes Announcement, Insider Predicts Forward Could Play Center, More

Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers might be forced to use forward Obi Toppin as a small-ball center due to the team's limited options at the big man position this season.

The Pacers traded for center Jay Huff, along with re-signing Isaiah Jackson. If neither player grabs a hold of the starting spot, Toppin could be used as an undersized center, specifically because of his explosiveness and long wingspan.

In other news, star Tyrese Haliburton made a major announcement. As he prepares for the debut of his shoe, he is holding an event where people can get a limited amount of pairs.

The Hali 1's release date is Sept. 26.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Pacers news (click the headline for the full article):

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Debuts First Signature Shoe

Longtime Pacers Star Gets Real About Early Impressions of Jay Huff

Pacers Insider Predicts $58 Million Forward Will Be Forced to Play Center

Pacers Tweets of the Day:

Haliburton will host a special Hali Mart pop-up for the early release of his new "Opal" Hali 1s. The shop will be open from 3-7pm on Sept. 25 at 901 N. Pennsylvania St in downtown Indianapolis

Only 317 pairs will be released at the event pic.twitter.com/XAe131TCzl
— SleeperPacers (@SleeperPacers) September 16, 2025

“The energy in here was amazing…I was really trying to break that anvil.” 😂

Obi Toppin hit the anvil to kick off yesterday’s @Colts thriller 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2aeVbUfOLZ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 15, 2025

May 6, 2025: Cavs/Pacers Game 2

In a postseason full of wild endings, this one still stood out 🍿

The NBA is back Oct. 21! pic.twitter.com/vNEi3Qwoay
— NBA (@NBA) September 15, 2025

happy birthday Quenton Jackson 🤩 pic.twitter.com/cpiz4XnQik
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 15, 2025