Almost half of the Indiana Pacers on the opening-night roster have missed time due to injury. Are they eligible for an NBA hardship exception?

Indiana Pacers list 8 players as out tonight vs. Mavericks, injury update originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Indiana Pacers are heading into tonight’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks severely shorthanded, with eight players listed as OUT — the most in the NBA.

Oct 26, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) moves the ball to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers have finally made a decision that felt inevitable, cutting ties with former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman. In a move that surprised approximately zero people who have been paying attention,

According to Tim MacMahon's report, Cooper Flagg will play on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers but will be re-evaluated for his injury.

Preview the Indiana Pacers' NBA matchup with Memphis, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The OKC Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in a rematch of last season's NBA Finals. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, including OKC's Jalen Williams and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton.

Kam Jones, a rookie guard for the Indiana Pacers, faces charges after allegedly leading police on a brief chase while driving 90 mph on Interstate 65.

The last of five straight home games to start the season for the Mavs; can they beat the Eastern Conference champions?