Pacers

Wade joins Philly, Duren battles injury, McConnell debuts, Rivers critiques Lillard trade—all Central Division buzz.

Top prospects, trade rumors and Mexico’s basketball surge highlighted.

Pacers battle roster holes as key players miss time; leaguewide injuries add intrigue.

Jaylen Brown is sidelined with left‑knee tendinopathy, forcing the Sixers to adjust their lineup for Friday’s NBA Cup showdown with the Knicks.

Pacers wing Sheppard faces months out, while the Lakers and Clippers juggle key injuries.

Thomas scores 16 in debut, Hezonja back in Cleveland, Pistons and Pacers grapple with key injuries.

Zubac sprains ankle, Oubre rebounds, and Haliburton eyes a back‑to‑back stretch as Indy battles injuries.

Otega Oweh will miss his entire rookie season after Achilles surgery, joining previous Thunder draftees sidelined by injuries.

New CBA tools let teams use mid‑level, room and bi‑annual exceptions for waiver claims, but moves remain rare as salary space tightens.

Veteran guard Cameron Payne signs a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes after a stint with the 76ers.