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,

The Mavericks and the Pacers are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is all about the schedule. Date, time, live stream and more.

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

Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.

IndyStar's Dustin Dopirak ponders the possibility of Obi Toppin getting considerable time in the post as the Indiana Pacers start the 2025-26 season.