Victor Wembanyama doesn't know why it's still a talking point. Does it really matter if he's 7-foot-4 or 7-foot-5? 'I'm taller than everybody else,' the San Ant

Tyrese Haliburton return date on Pacers fans' minds as NBA season starts originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The start of a new NBA season feels a lot of different ways, depending on the team you're a fan of. For fans of the Indiana Pacers, it's bittersweet.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks for a pass from Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) as he is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in San Antonio. Credit: AP/Darren Abate

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Pacers cut ties with 10-year NBA veteran in surprise roster decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Indiana Pacers were looking for a replacement for Tyrese Haliburton. They thought they might've found one in a 10-year NBA veteran.

Bennedict Mathurin is ready to lead the Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton and shock the league in the 2025–26 NBA season.

The Indiana Pacers complete their 2025 preseason schedule by visiting the San Antonio Spurs tonight. Here's what you should know about the game. Start time: The Indiana Pacers-San Antonio Spurs game is at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.