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The Indiana Pacers waived James Johnson, Keba Keita and Rienk Mast on Saturday. Johnson is expected to re-sign with the team later in the season when his salary requirement will fit under the salary cap. Keita and Mast are expected to play with the Noblesville Boom in the G-League.
Johnson has played with the Pacers the past three seasons, primarily for his veteran presence; he's appeared in 39 games and averaged 1.7 points per game.
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Keita, a 6-8, 235-pound center, averaged 4.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in just 6.8 minutes per game in the preseason and Mast, a 6-9, 248-pound center, 5.0 points 3.5 rebounds in 10.7 minutes.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses with forward James Johnson (16) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses with forward Jarace Walker (5) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses with guard T.J. McConnell (9) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach for Player Development Isaac Yacob poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Jenny Boucek poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Jim Boylen poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Lead Assistant Coach Lloyd Pierce poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Assistant Coach for Player Development Jannero Pargo poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Assistant Coach for Player Development Maurice
Baker poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses with forward James Johnson (16) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses with forward Jarace Walker (5) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses with guard T.J. McConnell (9) during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson (18) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers forward/guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach for Player Development Isaac Yacob poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Jenny Boucek poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Assistant Coach Jim Boylen poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Lead Assistant Coach Lloyd Pierce poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Assistant Coach for Player Development Jannero Pargo poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Assistant Coach for Player Development Maurice
Baker poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle poses during Pacers media day on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Center in Indianapolis.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Pacers waive three players in preparation of start of regular season
