NBA · Eastern Central · Est. 1967
IndianaPacers
What's happening now
Refreshed from ESPN automaticallyRecord
0–0
3rd in Eastern Central
Next game
vs/at New Orleans Pelicans, Thu, Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM
Division
Eastern Central
Est. 1967 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Eastern Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0 | 0 | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0 | 0 | — |
| Indiana Pacers | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chicago Bulls | 0 | 0 | — |
Recent moves
- SigningSigned free agent James Johnson.2026-09-22
- ReleaseReleased Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Jalen Warley.2026-09-22
- Roster MoveEthan Thompson departed as a free agent for Partizan Belgrade.2026-08-14
- SigningSigned Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract; Taelon Peter departed to San Antonio.2026-07-22
Instant answers
StatMuse-style — answers the exact questionWhy did the Pacers struggle so badly in 2025-26?
Tyrese Haliburton missed the entire season recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and Indiana finished 19-63.
Who led the Pacers in scoring in 2025-26?
Pascal Siakam, at 24.0 points per game.
Have the Pacers ever won an NBA championship?
Not in the NBA — they lost the 2000 Finals to the Lakers — though they won three ABA titles (1970, 1972, 1973) before joining the NBA in 1976.
Statistical leaders
Points
24.0 PPG
Pascal Siakam, 2025-26
Team LeaderRebounds
6.6 RPG
Pascal Siakam, 2025-26
Team LeaderAssists
7.7 APG
Andrew Nembhard, 2025-26
Team LeaderBlocks
1.9 BPG
Jay Huff, 2025-26
Team LeaderTeam Record
19-63
14th in East, missed playoffs (without injured Tyrese Haliburton)
2025-26 FinalRoster
17 listed · membership/status live from ESPN, cap hits refresh periodically| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBKobe Brown | G | 26 | Active | not found |
| JFJohnny Furphy | G | 21 | Active | not found |
| THTyrese Haliburton | G | 26 | Active | $48,924,624 |
| JHJay Huff | C | 29 | Active | not found |
| QJQuenton Jackson | G | 28 | Active | not found |
| TMT.J. McConnell | G | 34 | Active | $11,000,000 |
| LJLarry Nance Jr. | F | 33 | Active | $2,449,421 |
| ANAndrew Nembhard | G | 26 | Active | $19,550,160 |
| ANAaron Nesmith | G | 27 | Active | $11,000,000 |
| KJKelly Oubre Jr. | G | 30 | Active | $8,050,000 |
| BSBen Sheppard | G | 25 | Active | not found |
| PSPascal Siakam | F | 32 | Active | $48,924,624 |
| JSJalen Slawson | F | 26 | Active | not found |
| BSBraden Smith | G | 23 | Active | not found |
| OTObi Toppin | F | 28 | Active | $15,000,000 |
| JWJarace Walker | F | 23 | Active | $8,478,542 |
| IZIvica Zubac | C | 29 | Active | $20,342,140 |
Salary cap
Periodic refresh, not live — see Setup & SyncTotal allocations
$206.3M
Cap space
$0 (about $41.3M over the $164.96M cap)
Dead cap
not found
Biggest cap hits
What they've accomplished
Championships (all-time)
0
0 NBA Finals, 0 other titles
Finals record
0–1
Championship-series appearances
Championship history
NBA Finals
lost to Los Angeles Lakers
2-4
2000
The complete story
Indiana was a dominant ABA franchise, winning three championships (1970, 1972 and 1973) behind Hall of Famers Mel Daniels and Roger Brown before joining the NBA in the 1976 merger. Reggie Miller became the face of the franchise in the 1990s, leading Indiana to the 2000 NBA Finals, where it lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pacers remained competitive without a title in the following decades, including a run to the 2025 NBA Finals that ended in a Game 7 loss during which star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. That injury wiped out Indiana's 2025-26 season, which collapsed to 19-63 as the team, led by head coach Rick Carlisle and Pascal Siakam, retooled while awaiting Haliburton's return. The Pacers play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis and have been owned by the Simon family (currently Herbert Simon) since 1983.
Who built the franchise
Reggie Miller
Shooting guard, Hall of Famer, franchise's all-time leading scorer
Mel Daniels
Center, 3x ABA champion, Hall of Famer
Roger Brown
Forward, 3x ABA champion, Hall of Famer
George McGinnis
Forward, ABA champion, Hall of Famer
Rik Smits
Center, key piece of the 2000 Finals team
Jermaine O'Neal
Forward/Center, 6x All-Star
Transactions
Refreshed from ESPN automatically| Date | Type | Move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Signing | Signed free agent James Johnson. |
| 2026-09-22 | Release | Released Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Jalen Warley. |
| 2026-08-14 | Roster Move | Ethan Thompson departed as a free agent for Partizan Belgrade. |
| 2026-07-22 | Signing | Signed Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract; Taelon Peter departed to San Antonio. |
| 2026-07-09 | Signing | Signed Larry Nance Jr. (from Cleveland) and Kobe Brown (two-way); Micah Potter departed to Portland. |
| 2026-07-08 | Signing | Signed Kelly Oubre Jr. (from Philadelphia). |
| 2026-06-24 | Trade | Acquired the draft rights to Braden Smith (No. 38) from Chicago in exchange for Kam Jones, future second-round pick-swap rights, and cash. |
| 2026-02-01 | Trade | Acquired center Ivica Zubac from the LA Clippers, sending Indiana's 2026 first-round pick in return (exact date approximate; reported only as 'February 2026'). |
