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Indiana acquired the No. 38 pick to select Purdue guard Braden Smith, sending Kam Jones plus 2028 and 2030 second-round picks and cash to Chicago. Smith, the NCAA all-time assists leader, will sign a two-way contract and be eased into action behind a guard-heavy rotation led by Haliburton, Nembhard, McConnell and Jackson.
Indiana's front office watched the NBA Draft Lottery nervously after trading a 2026 first-round pick (protected 1-4 and 10-30) to the Clippers to land Ivica Zubac. The deal carried a 52.1% chance the Pacers would keep the pick, but the Clippers won the fifth slot, handing LA the top-5 selection while Indiana held disappointment. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard and GM Chad Buchanan publicly called the outcome disappointing but stressed the core remains strong and that Zubac could still pay off in time.
An AI-driven full two-round NBA mock draft reshuffles the top after a top-3 shakeup: Wizards take AJ Dybantsa at No.1, Jazz grab Darryn Peterson at No.2, Kings select Darius Acuff Jr. at No.3, with Indiana moving to No.4 and ultimately landing Caleb Wilson at No.5 after a trade with Brooklyn that sends Cameron Boozer to the Nets; the mock also features several trades (Lakers, Bucks, Raptors, Spurs, Rockets, etc.) and provides fit-based analysis for each pick, underscoring this draft as one of the deepest in years.
Without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-94, aided by breakout rookie VJ Edgecombe who posted 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. Philadelphia also shook up its roster by waiving Cam Payne and signing Dalen Terry to a standard contract as they navigate late-season rotation and postseason prep. Maxey battled through a finger injury but returned, and Indiana rested most of its regulars, making this a stress-free win for the Sixers that underscored Edgecombe's development and the team's evolving depth.
During a 123-94 Pacers win over the Nets in Brooklyn, a couple shown on the broadcast argued in the stands; the woman, Grace, later claimed on X that their interaction is how they talk, while fans debated what happened as the clip went viral with millions of views.
Caitlin Clark attended the Pacers–Lakers game in Indianapolis as a credentialed photographer, continuing her offseason pivot to photography while remaining with the Indiana Fever for the upcoming WNBA season. The Lakers beat the Pacers 137–130 behind Luka Dončić’s 43 points, with LeBron James adding 23.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark served as a photographer for the Indiana Pacers, taking pregame photos during the Pacers' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers in Indianapolis.
The Lakers, missing several regulars, dominated the Pacers for most of the game with LeBron James delivering 23 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. JaVale Hayes added a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double and Austin Reaves scored 25 as Los Angeles weathered a fourth-quarter lull. The piece also notes Luka Dončić’s 43-point night for Dallas in the same report.
Joel Embiid returned from his longest absence since November as the Sixers rolled to a 135-114 road win over the Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Maxey delivering another superstar performance and flirting with a triple-double. Embiid eased into the game and finished with 27 on efficient scoring in 26 minutes, while Maxey anchored the offense with multi-level scoring and key plays as Philadelphia closed the second quarter on a burst and surged in the second half. The win, part of a 2-1 road trip, featured solid bench input from Adem Bona and VJ Edgecombe and a rotation tweak that saw Trendon Watford return. Andre Drummond was out of the rotation, and Philadelphia will head home to face the Miami Heat next.
Post-deadline, the Indiana Pacers land Ivica Zubac for a package that could push them toward title contention; Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers face a tougher path after trading key pieces; the Warriors move Jonathan Kuminga to clear room for Kristaps Porzingis, reshaping their young core; the Mavericks are labeled losers for an imbalanced roster and uncertain guard play; the Wizards swing for relevance by pairing Trae Young with Anthony Davis in a bold retooling plan; and Shams Charania becomes the butt of league jokes as deadline chaos unfolds.
The Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, plus the Pacers’ 2026 first-round pick (top-four protected and 10–30 protected), the Pacers’ 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and the Mavericks’ 2028 second-round pick. Los Angeles also receives Kobe Brown, with a conditional 2031 unprotected first-rounder going to the Clippers if the 2026 pick doesn’t finish 5–9. The deal pairs Indiana’s need for a starting center with L.A.’s move to add youth and multiple future picks during a potential rebuild.
Indiana Pacers reach a deal to acquire center Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, plus two future first-round picks and a future second-round pick, to L.A.; Kobe Brown also goes to Indiana. Zubac, a 29-year-old double‑double threat and top rebounder, provides Indiana frontcourt impact as Mathurin, a 23-year-old guard, has been posting career-best scoring and 3‑point shooting numbers. The swap marks a midseason reshaping for both teams amid Indiana’s rebuild and the Clippers’ post-Harden shift.
The Indiana Pacers are targeting Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford as starting-center options, but the Clippers are asking for a steep price to move Zubac (potentially two unprotected first-round picks plus a young player). Gafford’s three-year deal complicates any deal, though it’s unclear how motivated the Mavericks are to move him. Meanwhile, the Bucks have signaled willingness to absorb unwanted contracts in exchange for draft assets after keeping Giannis, the Lakers are exploring margin moves while preserving cap space, and the Sixers are shopping Eric Gordon’s expiring deal with several teams involved.
Indiana Pacers are among the teams eyeing Clippers center Ivica Zubac, with L.A. reportedly asking a premium for the 28-year-old who has been a steady two-way anchor; Indiana could include Bennedict Mathurin and other assets, but its $177M+ payroll and cap hits complicate a deal, and Celtics/Hornets were previously connected to Zubac.
Clippers center Ivica Zubac is drawing trade calls with the Indiana Pacers emerging as a prime suitor ahead of the trade deadline. Despite shipping James Harden to the Cavaliers, L.A. remains in the playoff race, and Zubac’s solid production keeps him attractive to teams needing frontcourt help. He’s under contract through 2027-28, so any move would be for more than a rental as a long-term asset for a new team.