After missing six games with an oblique injury, Kevin Porter Jr. played 29 minutes off the bench against the Pelicans on Wednesday. He didnтАЩt skip a beat, finishing with 33 combined points, rebounds and assists. The Bucks decided not to sell at the trade deadline, and they still have a shot at the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference, so donтАЩt expect them to tank. The Pacers have played at the ninth-fastest pace in the league and Porter combined for 35 points, rebounds and assists against them earlier in the season. I expect him to be busy in this rematch.
Nesmith continued to establish himself as one of Indiana's most valuable two-way wings during the 2025-26 season, but injuries limited him to 45 regular-season appearances.
Sheppard continued to provide valuable depth on the wing during the 2025-26 campaign, carving out minutes with his perimeter shooting and defensive effort.
Walker took another step forward during his third NBA season, earning a larger role in Indiana's rotation thanks to his defensive versatility and improving offensive game.
Siakam remained one of Indiana's most productive players in 2025-26, providing consistent scoring, rebounding and veteran leadership during a rebuilding campaign.
McConnell continued to provide steady production off Indiana's bench during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as one of the league's most reliable reserve point guards
Slawson signed a two-way contract with the Pacers on Tuesday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com.
Keita tallied 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and three blocks over 16 minutes in Saturday's 91-73 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Pelicans.
Slawson finished Saturday's 91-73 Summer League win over the Pelicans with 22 points (8-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.
Kinsey (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's Las Vegas Summer League final versus the Pelicans, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Lipsey (rest) will not play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Pelicans, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
