Pacers Aim High After Haliburton Return | Indiana Pacers News

ESPN projects the Pacers as a ninth-seed in the East with a 44-38 record, but don’t bet against Tyrese Haliburton’s return—he averaged nearly 19 points and 9 assists in their 2025 Finals run. Despite losing out on a top-four finish and trading away their 2026 first-round pick for Ivica Zubac, this roster—led by Siakam, Oubre Jr., and Nance Jr.—is hungry to prove doubters wrong when they open the season Oct. 21 against the Pelicans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8df815bcb7af7fd6