2025–26 Indiana Pacers season

2025–26 Indiana Pacers season
Head coachRick Carlisle
PresidentKevin Pritchard
General managerChad Buchanan
OwnerHerbert Simon
ArenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
Results
Record15–55 (.214)
PlaceDivision: 5th (Central)
Conference: 15th (Eastern)
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Stats at Basketball Reference
Local media
TelevisionFanDuel Sports Network Indiana
WTHR/WALV-CD (11 simulcasts)
Radio1070 The Fan

The 2025–26 Indiana Pacers season is the 59th season of the franchise and the 50th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team entered the season as the defending Eastern Conference champions. This season also marks the full-year absence of Tyrese Haliburton, who was sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as confirmed by Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard.[1]

With a loss to the Detroit Pistons on January 17, the Pacers were not able to improve on their 50–32 record from their previous season, with just a 10–33 record following that loss. Aside from Haliburton being out for the year, key players in Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard amongst others all missed significant time due to injuries which plagued Indiana's record. On February 5, Indiana traded Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first round picks and a second round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown.[2]

The Pacers recorded the two longest losing streaks in franchise history during this season: a 13-game streak from December 2025 to January 2026, followed by a current 15-game streak following the All-Star break in February 2026.[3] With a loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 10, the Pacers were the first team mathematically eliminated from the 2026 NBA playoffs, which is the first time since the 2022–23 season.[4]

Draft

Main article: 2025 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position(s) Nationality College
2 54 Taelon Peter Point Guard United States Liberty

The Pacers entered the draft holding only one second-round pick.[5][6] A few days earlier, they had traded their first-round pick, which landed 23rd overall, to the New Orleans Pelicans.[7]

Roster

Indiana Pacers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
F 24 Kobe Brown 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 2000-01-01 Missouri
G 12 Johnny Furphy  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2004-12-08 Kansas
G 0 Tyrese Haliburton  6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-02-29 Iowa State
C 32 Jay Huff 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1997-08-25 Virginia
G 29 Quenton Jackson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 1998-09-15 Texas A&M
G 7 Kam Jones 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2002-02-25 Marquette
G 9 T. J. McConnell 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992-03-25 Arizona
G/F 2 Andrew Nembhard 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 2000-01-16 Gonzaga
G/F 23 Aaron Nesmith 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1999-10-16 Vanderbilt
G 4 Taelon Peter (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-02-27 Liberty
C 11 Micah Potter 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 248 lb (112 kg) 1998-04-06 Wisconsin
G 26 Ben Sheppard 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-07-16 Belmont
F 43 Pascal Siakam 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1994-04-02 New Mexico State
F 18 Jalen Slawson (TW) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1999-10-22 Furman
G 55 Ethan Thompson (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1999-05-04 Oregon State
F 1 Obi Toppin 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1998-03-04 Dayton
F 5 Jarace Walker 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 2003-09-04 Houston
C 40 Ivica Zubac 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1997-03-18 Croatia
Head coach
Assistant(s)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured

Roster
Updated: February 6, 2026

Standings

Division

Central DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
ps – Detroit Pistons4919.721–26‍–‍823‍–‍1110–468
Cleveland Cavaliers4227.6097.522‍–‍1320‍–‍149–569
Milwaukee Bucks2840.41221.016‍–‍1912‍–‍219–668
Chicago Bulls2841.40621.517‍–‍1911‍–‍224–1069
o – Indiana Pacers1555.21435.010‍–‍255‍–‍303–1070

Conference

Eastern Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1ps – Detroit Pistons *4919.721–68
2ps – Boston Celtics *4623.6673.569
3ps – New York Knicks4525.6435.070
4Cleveland Cavaliers4227.6097.569
5Toronto Raptors3929.57410.068
6Orlando Magic *3830.55911.068
7Miami Heat3831.55111.569
8Atlanta Hawks3831.55111.569
9Philadelphia 76ers3732.53612.569
10Charlotte Hornets3534.50714.569
11Milwaukee Bucks2840.41221.068
12Chicago Bulls2841.40621.569
13o – Brooklyn Nets1752.24632.569
14o – Washington Wizards1652.23533.068
15o – Indiana Pacers1555.21435.070

Game log

Preseason

2025 preseason game log
Total: 2–2 (Home: 1–1; Road: 1–1)
Preseason: 2–2 (home: 1–1; road: 1–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 7 @ Minnesota W 135–134 (OT) RayJ Dennis (16) McGlothan, Peter, Walker (5) RayJ Dennis (5) Target Center
0 		1–0
2 October 11 Oklahoma City W 116–101 Taelon Peter (18) Slawson, Walker (8) Jarace Walker (7) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
11,311 		2–0
3 October 13 San Antonio L 108–124 Bennedict Mathurin (31) Bradley, Mathurin, Nesmith, Toppin (4) Andrew Nembhard (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10,008 		2–1
4 October 17 @ San Antonio L 104–133 Aaron Nesmith (12) Huff, Peter (5) Andrew Nembhard (5) Frost Bank Center
18,354 		2–2
2025–26 preseason schedule

Regular season

2025–26 game log
Total: 15–55 (Home: 10–25; Road: 5–30)
October: 0–5 (home: 0–2; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 23 Oklahoma City L 135–141 (2OT) Bennedict Mathurin (36) Pascal Siakam (15) Nembhard, Sheppard, Siakam, Walker (4) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		0–1
2 October 25 @ Memphis L 103–128 Bennedict Mathurin (26) Obi Toppin (9) Pascal Siakam (6) FedEx Forum
15,441 		0–2
3 October 26 @ Minnesota L 110–114 Pascal Siakam (33) Pascal Siakam (10) Pascal Siakam (8) Target Arena
18,978 		0–3
4 October 29 @ Dallas L 105–107 Pascal Siakam (27) Pascal Siakam (13) Dennis, Walker (5) American Airlines Center
19,141 		0–4
5 October 31 Atlanta L 108–128 Pascal Siakam (18) Isaiah Jackson (11) Dennis, Siakam (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,212 		0–5
November: 4–11 (home: 4–4; road: 0–7)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
6 November 1 Golden State W 114–109 Aaron Nesmith (31) Jarace Walker (9) Quenton Jackson (10) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		1–5
7 November 3 Milwaukee L 115–117 Pascal Siakam (32) Isaiah Jackson (10) Pascal Siakam (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,016 		1–6
8 November 5 Brooklyn L 103–112 Pascal Siakam (23) Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (15) Pascal Siakam (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,103 		1–7
9 November 8 @ Denver L 100–117 Aaron Nesmith (25) Jay Huff (7) Andrew Nembhard (6) Ball Arena
19,954 		1–8
10 November 9 @ Golden State L 83–114 Andrew Nembhard (14) Jay Huff (11) Andrew Nembhard (9) Chase Center
18,064 		1–9
11 November 11 @ Utah L 128–152 Pascal Siakam (27) Isaiah Jackson (10) Nembhard, Nesmith (7) Delta Center
18,186 		1–10
12 November 13 @ Phoenix L 98–133 Andrew Nembhard (21) Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (7) Andrew Nembhard (9) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071 		1–11
13 November 15 Toronto L 111–129 Pascal Siakam (30) Jarace Walker (8) Andrew Nembhard (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		1–12
14 November 17 @ Detroit L 112–127 Pascal Siakam (29) Isaiah Jackson (10) Nembhard, Sheppard (4) Little Caesars Arena
19,058 		1–13
15 November 19 Charlotte W 127–118 Bennedict Mathurin (24) Bennedict Mathurin (12) T.J. McConnell (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,003 		2–13
16 November 21 @ Cleveland L 109–120 Andrew Nembhard (32) Pascal Siakam (9) Andrew Nembhard (8) Rocket Arena
19,432 		2–14
17 November 24 Detroit L 117–122 Pascal Siakam (24) Pascal Siakam (8) Andrew Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,009 		2–15
18 November 26 @ Toronto L 95–97 T.J. McConnell (16) Jarace Walker (9) T.J. McConnell (6) Scotiabank Arena
18,484 		2–16
19 November 28 Washington W 119–86 Pascal Siakam (24) Robinson-Earl, Siakam (11) T.J. McConnell (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,515 		3–16
20 November 29 Chicago W 103–101 Pascal Siakam (24) Isaiah Jackson (11) McConnell, Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,006 		4–16
December: 2–12 (home: 1–7; road: 1–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
21 December 1 Cleveland L 119–135 Pascal Siakam (26) Pascal Siakam (7) Andrew Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,470 		4–17
22 December 3 Denver L 120–135 Pascal Siakam (23) Bennedict Mathurin (7) Andrew Nembhard (7) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,578 		4–18
23 December 5 @ Chicago W 120–105 Pascal Siakam (36) Pascal Siakam (9) Andrew Nembhard (7) United Center
20,471 		5–18
24 December 8 Sacramento W 116–105 Andrew Nembhard (28) Huff, Jackson (7) Andrew Nembhard (12) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,465 		6–18
25 December 12 @ Philadelphia L 105–115 Pascal Siakam (20) Isaiah Jackson (9) Andrew Nembhard (7) Xfinity Mobile Arena
19,746 		6–19
26 December 14 Washington L 89–108 Bennedict Mathurin (15) Isaiah Jackson (12) Andrew Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,001 		6–20
27 December 18 New York L 113–114 Andrew Nembhard (31) Huff, Jackson (10) McConnell, Siakam (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,660 		6–21
28 December 20 @ New Orleans L 109–128 Pascal Siakam (22) Jay Huff (6) T. J. McConnell (8) Smoothie King Center
16,434 		6–22
29 December 22 @ Boston L 95–103 Pascal Siakam (25) Bennedict Mathurin (9) Andrew Nembhard (7) TD Garden
19,156 		6–23
30 December 23 Milwaukee L 94–111 T. J. McConnell (16) Pascal Siakam (9) McConnell, Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,509 		6–24
31 December 26 Boston L 122–140 Andrew Nembhard (18) Pascal Siakam (6) Andrew Nembhard (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,004 		6–25
32 December 27 @ Miami L 116–142 Pascal Siakam (33) Furphy, Siakam (7) Andrew Nembhard (16) Kaseya Center
19,715 		6–26
33 December 29 @ Houston L 119–126 Pascal Siakam (23) Tied (4) Micah Potter (6) Toyota Center
18,055 		6–27
34 December 31 Orlando L 110–112 Pascal Siakam (26) Aaron Nesmith (10) T. J. McConnell (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,504 		6–28
January: 7–8 (home: 5–3; road: 2–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
35 January 2 San Antonio L 113–123 Pascal Siakam (23) Pascal Siakam (10) Andrew Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,013 		6–29
36 January 4 @ Orlando L 127–135 Pascal Siakam (34) Micah Potter (10) Andrew Nembhard (11) Kia Center
19,382 		6–30
37 January 6 Cleveland L 116–120 Pascal Siakam (22) Johnny Furphy (11) Andrew Nembhard (11) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,007 		6–31
38 January 8 @ Charlotte W 114–112 Pascal Siakam (30) Pascal Siakam (14) T. J. McConnell (8) Spectrum Center
17,342 		7–31
39 January 10 Miami W 123–99 Andrew Nembhard (29) Nesmith, Walker (9) Andrew Nembhard (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		8–31
40 January 12 Boston W 98–96 Pascal Siakam (21) Pascal Siakam (8) Andrew Nembhard (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,650 		9–31
41 January 14 Toronto L 101–115 Pascal Siakam (26) Furphy, Siakam (10) McConnell, Nembhard (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,789 		9–32
42 January 16 New Orleans W 127–119 Jay Huff (29) Bradley, Huff (9) Andrew Nembhard (10) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,753 		10–32
43 January 17 @ Detroit L 78–121 Jarace Walker (13) Micah Potter (9) Micah Potter (5) Little Caesars Arena
20,062 		10–33
44 January 19 @ Philadelphia L 104–113 Andrew Nembhard (25) Aaron Nesmith (11) Pascal Siakam (7) Xfinity Mobile Arena
18,005 		10–34
45 January 21 @ Boston L 104–119 Pascal Siakam (32) Pascal Siakam (10) Andrew Nembhard (9) TD Garden
19,156 		10–35
46 January 23 @ Oklahoma City W 117–114 Andrew Nembhard (27) Furphy, Potter (10) Andrew Nembhard (11) Paycom Center
18,203 		11–35
47 January 26 @ Atlanta L 116–132 Pascal Siakam (26) Pascal Siakam (9) Andrew Nembhard (13) State Farm Arena
12,210 		11–36
48 January 28 Chicago W 113–110 Pascal Siakam (20) Bennedict Mathurin (8) Andrew Nembhard (9) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,777 		12–36
49 January 31 Atlanta W 129–124 Andrew Nembhard (26) Jarace Walker (10) Andrew Nembhard (10) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,010 		13–36
February: 2–9 (home: 0–5; road: 2–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
50 February 2 Houston L 114–118 Pascal Siakam (27) I. Jackson, Nesmith (6) Andrew Nembhard (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,511 		13–37
51 February 3 Utah L 122–131 Q. Jackson, Walker (24) Isaiah Jackson (10) Kam Jones (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,678 		13–38
52 February 6 @ Milwaukee L 99–105 Andrew Nembhard (22) Jarace Walker (9) Andrew Nembhard (8) Fiserv Forum
17,341 		13–39
53 February 8 @ Toronto L 104–122 Pascal Siakam (18) Micah Potter (8) T. J. McConnell (7) Scotiabank Arena
17,876 		13–40
54 February 10 @ New York W 137–134 (OT) Pascal Siakam (30) Aaron Nesmith (8) Andrew Nembhard (10) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		14–40
55 February 11 @ Brooklyn W 115–110 Jarace Walker (23) Micah Potter (12) Kam Jones (6) Barclays Center
16,779 		15–40
All-Star Game
56 February 19 @ Washington L 105–112 Jarace Walker (19) Jarace Walker (13) Jarace Walker (7) Capital One Arena
14,602 		15–41
57 February 20 @ Washington L 118–131 Jay Huff (22) Jarace Walker (12) Kam Jones (11) Capital One Arena
15,846 		15–42
58 February 22 Dallas L 130–134 Pascal Siakam (30) Jarace Walker (9) Andrew Nembhard (11) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		15–43
59 February 24 Philadelphia L 114–135 Nembhard, Potter (23) Brown, Walker (10) Jarace Walker (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,540 		15–44
60 February 26 Charlotte L 109–133 Andrew Nembhard (20) Jarace Walker (6) McConnell, Nembhard (7) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,073 		15–45
March: 0–10 (home: 0–4; road: 0–6)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
61 March 1 Memphis L 106–125 Jarace Walker (21) Micah Potter (9) Kam Jones (10) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,695 		15–46
62 March 4 @ L. A. Clippers L 107–130 Pascal Siakam (29) Micah Potter (6) Tied (5) Intuit Dome
17,093 		15–47
63 March 6 @ L. A. Lakers L 117–128 Pascal Siakam (26) Jarace Walker (9) Andrew Nembhard (8) Crypto.com Arena
18,173 		15–48
64 March 8 @ Portland L 111–131 Pascal Siakam (22) Tied (6) Andrew Nembhard (9) Moda Center
16,833 		15–49
65 March 10 @ Sacramento L 109–114 Aaron Nesmith (29) Jarace Walker (9) Kam Jones (9) Golden 1 Center
14,618 		15–50
66 March 12 Phoenix L 108–123 Andrew Nembhard (23) Jalen Slawson (8) Kam Jones (6) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,470 		15–51
67 March 13 New York L 92–101 Jarace Walker (18) Jarace Walker (9) Andrew Nembhard (7) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
15,544 		15–52
68 March 15 @ Milwaukee L 123–134 Aaron Nesmith (32) Jarace Walker (8) T. J. McConnell (11) Fiserv Forum
15,898 		15–53
69 March 17 @ New York L 110–136 Jarace Walker (16) Ivica Zubac (8) T. J. McConnell (10) Madison Square Garden
19,812 		15–54
70 March 18 Portland L 119–127 Ivica Zubac (18) Ivica Zubac (9) T. J. McConnell (10) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274 		15–55
71 March 21 @ San Antonio Frost Bank Center
72 March 23 @ Orlando Kia Center
73 March 25 L. A. Lakers Gainbridge Fieldhouse
74 March 27 L. A. Clippers Gainbridge Fieldhouse
75 March 29 Miami Gainbridge Fieldhouse
April: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
76 April 1 @ Chicago United Center
77 April 3 @ Charlotte Spectrum Center
78 April 5 @ Cleveland Rocket Arena
79 April 7 Minnesota Gainbridge Fieldhouse
80 April 9 @ Brooklyn Barclays Center
81 April 10 Philadelphia Gainbridge Fieldhouse
82 April 12 Detroit Gainbridge Fieldhouse
2025–26 season schedule

NBA Cup

Main article: 2025 NBA Cup

East Group A

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification
1 Toronto Raptors 4 4 0 458 403 +55 Advanced to knockout rounds
2 Atlanta Hawks 4 2 2 468 472 −4
3 Cleveland Cavaliers 4 2 2 492 466 +26
4 Indiana Pacers 4 1 3 431 431 0
5 Washington Wizards 4 1 3 443 520 −77
Source: NBA
2025–26 game log
Total: 1–3 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–2)
NBA Cup: 1–3 (home: 1–1; road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 31 Atlanta L 108–128 Pascal Siakam (18) Isaiah Jackson (11) Dennis, Siakam (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,212 		0–1
2 November 21 @ Cleveland L 109–120 Andrew Nembhard (32) Pascal Siakam (9) Andrew Nembhard (8) Rocket Arena
19,432 		0–2
3 November 26 @ Toronto L 95–97 T. J. McConnell (16) Jarace Walker (9) T.J. McConnell (6) Scotiabank Arena
18,484 		0–3
4 November 28 Washington W 119–86 Pascal Siakam (24) Robinson-Earl, Siakam (11) T.J. McConnell (8) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
16,515 		1–3

Transactions

Main article: List of 2025–26 NBA season transactions

Trades

June 17, 2025[8] To Indiana Pacers
2026 IND first-round pick 		To New Orleans Pelicans
2025 IND first-round pick (No. 23)
Draft rights to Mojave King (2023 No. 47)
February 5, 2026[9] To Indiana Pacers
Ivica Zubac
Kobe Brown 		To Los Angeles Clippers
Bennedict Mathurin
Isaiah Jackson
2026 IND conditional first-round pick
2028 DAL second-round pick
2029 IND first-round pick

Free agency

Re-signed

Date Player Ref.

Additions

Date Player Former Team Ref.

Subtractions

Player Reason New Team Ref.

References

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  2. ^ "Indiana Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from Los Angeles Clippers". NBA.com. February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  3. ^ "Indiana Pacers Longest Losing Streaks - Regular Season". Land of Basketball. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  4. ^ "ESPN NBA Standings". March 10, 2026.
  5. ^ Quinn, Sam (May 12, 2025). "2025 NBA Draft order, Lottery results: Mavericks win No. 1 pick with long odds, will likely take Cooper Flagg". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "2025 NBA Draft Order: Picks 1-59". NBA.com. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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  8. ^ "Indiana Pacers Complete Trade with New Orleans". NBA.com. June 17, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "Indiana Pacers Acquire Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from Los Angeles Clippers". NBA.com. February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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