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NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder cap incredible season by beating Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to win title



Oklahoma City Thunder capped an extraordinary season by defeating Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to win the franchise's first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring in front of a raucous home crowd at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center with 29 points and 12 assists.

Source: https://www.skysports.com/more-spor...beating-indiana-pacers-in-game-7-to-win-title
 
Indiana Pacers 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pick



Despite coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Indiana Pacers had a lot to evaluate at the 2025 NBA Draft. While dealing with the unfortunate injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers ended up leaving the draft with a pair of second-round picks: Kam Jones and Taelon Peter. Indiana entered the process with just one second-round pick, but acquired another through a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The pick turned out to be Jones, whom Pacers fans are already high on.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/indiana-pacers/indiana-pacers-2025-nba-draft-grades-every-pick
 
Pacers make contract decision on surprise playoff contributor



The Indiana Pacers have opted to retain center Tony Bradley for the 2025-26 season by exercising his $2.94 million team option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move underscores the team's effort to strengthen its frontcourt depth as they face an offseason full of potential roster shifts . Bradley joined the Pacers in March 2025 following two 10-day contracts, eventually signing a rest-of-season deal worth over $300,000. Though the option for 2025-26 is non-guaranteed, meaning Indiana retains the flexibility to waive or trade him without financial penalty, the decision indicates the team sees value in his presence, particularly after his playoff performance. Bradley appeared in 14

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/indiana-pacers/pacers-news-tony-bradley-contract-decision-2025
 
Pacers Lose Free Agent Target to East Rival in $11 Million Deal



The Indiana Pacers missed out on a free agent target that the organization hoped to sign. Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard was reportedly a target for the Indiana Pacers, but he ended signing elsewhere. "Veteran sharpshooter Luke Kennard is expected to receive interest from a host of playoff teams, including the Rockets, Pistons, Pacers, Magic, Nuggets, Clippers, and Knicks," Iko said on a live stream.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/...to-east-rival-in-11-million-deal-01jz21vzypz4
 
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