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.

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

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 Indiana Pacers are too injured to not make a move, and they're bringing in guard Mac McClung, a move possible after waiving James Wiseman.

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

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

Not long ago, three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung thought he had found a home with the Chicago Bulls. However, that dream barely lasted three hours. McClung has been the savior of the dunk contest for the last three seasons.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in action against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night at FedExForum. Follow along for live updates.

Five Indiana Pacers point guards have missed time due to injury, and they're just two games into the new season.