Latest news with #JaraceWalker
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Pacers' Expectations for Next Season Revealed
Indiana Pacers' Expectations for Next Season Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers, perhaps more than any team in the NBA, had a rough offseason. It started before the final buzzer, when Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He will miss all of next season, and the Pacers let Myles Turner walk in free agency to their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. Advertisement Even before Turner walked, the Pacers were expected to struggle without Haliburton, but now with their best center seemingly Tony Bradley, next year will be full of experimentation. Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker might command some trade value, but in a bigger role with a depleted depth chart, they are expected to thrive and expand upon their roles before a possible midseason trade. "They'll use this year to let Bennedict Mathurin explore the limits of his game, figure out what they have in 2023 lottery pick Jarace Walker, and scavenge for other roster upgrades," predicted The Athletic's John Hollinger. Of course, the Pacers do have the means to pull themselves out of their newfound mediocrity, although ownership has already made it clear that they are not willing to spend massive sums. Advertisement "With roughly $22 million in room below the tax, plus their nontaxpayer MLE and biannual exceptions, Indy has the means to get a reasonable stopgap center," Hllinger continued. "But it will be a step down from Turner and will make everything harder when the Pacers try to recreate their 2025 playoff magic in 2026-27. Looking ahead, 2025-26 will certainly be a down year after being just 48 minutes away from a title, and expect a new-look team to take over in two seasons. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Indiana Pacers Get in the Mix for Knicks and Lakers Trade Target Related: NBA Insider Reveals Indiana Pacers Are Interested in Former Second Overall Pick This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
NBA Finals injury report: Who will miss out the Thunder vs Pacers Game 5
The NBA Finals are the biggest stage for a basketball player to show their talent, and the Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in Game 5. With the NBA Finals series tied at 2-2 coming into Game 5 in Oklahoma, a small misstep could cost either of the two teams the whole year of hard work. This is the time when no team or fan would want any players missing the game due to any injury. So, before the NBA Finals Game 5 tips off on Monday night, here is a look at both teams' injury reports. The injury report for both the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder is out before Monday's big clash. And it looks like very good news for the home team. According to the latest injury report, the Thunder will step onto the court at Paycom Centre with their full complement of players, as everyone on the squad is injury-free and fit. On the other hand, the Pacers will play the away game without two of their players. Power forward Jarace Walker is unavailable due to an ankle injury, and Isaiah Jackson will not be able to play due to a torn Achilles. Game 5 is a pivotal clash in the NBA Finals series as the winner of this game is statistically more likely to win the whole thing. 72 per cent of teams going into Game 6 with a 3-2 lead have ended up being the NBA champions.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Injury Report, How to Watch, Odds for NBA Finals Game 5
Injury Report, How to Watch, Odds for NBA Finals Game 5 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have hosted two games so far, and the NBA Finals are tied at two games apiece. Both teams have already showcased elite depth and solid play from their stars, and both teams have had a game stolen from them at home. Advertisement As the series heads back to Oklahoma City, the Pacers are just two wins away from their first NBA title in franchise history, although they are two mistakes away from giving the Thunder the exact same prize. With Game 5 set for Monday night, the small-market-driven, pure basketball Finals that have enchanted fans are set to take the sporting world by storm. Keep it posted to All Pacers for all the latest news, ranging from odds (via FanDuel), injury reports for both teams, and TV information. Injury Report Pacers Isaiah Jackson, Achilles (OUT) Jarace Walker, ankle (OUT) Thunder Nikola Topic, ACL (OUT) How to Watch Time: 8:30 PM EST Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK) Channel: ABC Advertisement Streaming: ESPN+, YouTube TV Betting Odds Spread: Pacers +9.5 (-110)/Thunder -9.5 (-110) Money line: Pacers (+320)/Thunder (-405) Over/under: 224 Indiana is yet to be favoired at all in this series, although they have closed the -700 gap to -400, which still doesn't inspire much confidence. The 9.5 point spread is the largest since the 11-point divide in Game 2, which the Thunder were able to cover. While it's impossible to count the Pacers out, the Thunder have been favoired all postseason long for a reason, and Indiana will need an excellent game to turn the series back in its favor. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Advertisement Related: How Pacers 'Stole' $1 Million from Rapper Jay-Z Related: Tyrese Haliburton Praises 'Perfect' Indiana Pacers' Bench Player This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indianapolis Star
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Pacers' Jarace Walker still out; what we know about his ankle injury
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Jarace Walker has been ruled out for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle indicated it's unlikely he'll be available in any of the potential last three games of the series. Walker sprained his right ankle in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and was on crutches for the Pacers' championship celebration and hasn't been close to returning since. "He is doing better," Carlisle said at media availability on Sunday. "He is off crutches and he is walking with a slight limp now. So it's very unlikely that he'll be able to play in this series. But he is doing better. It would be great if he was available because I do think he would help us."
Indianapolis Star
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Tyrese Haliburton, Jarace Walker injury updates: Will they play for Pacers vs. Thunder in Game 3?
INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers forward Jarace Walker has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Thunder on Wednesday with a right ankle sprain, according to the NBA's official injury report. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is not on the injury report, though he walked with a bit of a limp after Game 2 and acknowledged he was working through a lower right leg issue. He said Tuesday in a news conference that he will be ready to play. Walker sprained the ankle in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and spent several days on crutches. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said days later that Walker would at least miss the first two games of the NBA Finals but would continue to undergo treatment to see if he could be available later in the series. It appears unlikely that he would be available in Game 4 on Friday, either. 'Easier said than done': Pacers looking for more paint points against NBA's toughest defense
