DAZN is expanding its NBA reach by adding the five teams that were previously exclusive to its platform—Cavaliers, Pacers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Spurs—to DirecTV’s linear distribution. The multiyear deal, announced on October 26, lets DirecTV satellite, streaming and U‑verse subscribers access all DAZN games at no extra cost, with login integration coming in the next weeks. While DAZN already offers some free games and local OTA simulcasts, this partnership brings every broadcast, including pay‑wall content, to DirecTV’s 28‑team lineup (the 76ers remain excluded). The move marks DAZN’s first venture into vMVPD distribution and signals its broader ambitions for regional‑rights hubs across NBA, NHL and MLB.
Cooper Flagg is cleared to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat on Oct. 26, just three days after a mild left‑shoulder sprain in Indiana. Coach Dusty May says Flagg’s status is a game‑time decision, but he expects him to suit up after a solid 14‑point debut versus the Pacers. The Mavericks also welcome back Kyrie Irving, while Naji Marshall sits out with illness and several other players remain sidelined. Miami, 0‑3 this week, features new star Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.3 ppg). The tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Kaseya Center.
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) travel to Miami to face the winless Heat (0-3) on NBA TV at 6:30 p.m. CST. Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returns after ACL recovery, while rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as probable despite a shoulder injury. Dallas also loses Santi Aldama (knee surgery) and Dereck Lively, while Miami reports no absences. The Heat are desperate for their first victory, and the Mavericks aim to build on a recent win over the Pacers. Key storylines include Irving’s comeback and the evolving injury list ahead of a potentially entertaining matchup.
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The Cavs have another way for fans to watch. Whether it’s a way those fans actually use is another question. DirecTV and DAZN announced a multiyear agreement Monday covering local broadcasts for the Cavs, Pacers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Spurs. The deal includes DirecTV streaming, satellite and U-verse customers within each team’s designated home territory, per […]
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All five NBA teams that signed exclusive local broadcast deals with DAZN—Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs—have now secured simulcast agreements with DirecTV. Starting this week, DirecTV Choice or higher subscribers can watch the teams' games, effectively turning the streaming‑only rights into a direct‑to‑distributor model. The move hints at a strategic shift after early-season backlash over limited access, though it remains unclear if additional cable or satellite deals will follow or if teams will adjust their fees.
Timberwolves LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well. With Ball running the offense, a pass could be headed your way whether you’re ready or not. “Actually, I tried to hit them in the head a couple times the first day (of […]
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Cooper Flagg is upgraded to probable for the Mavericks' Monday game against the Miami Heat after completing a shootaround, despite a mild left shoulder sprain that sidelined him on Friday. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 pick, left the Indiana Pacers game with 14 points and missed the Spurs loss before an MRI confirmed the sprain. He scored 32 points in the season opener versus Houston. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving returns after a knee issue, while Naji Marshall (illness) and Caleb Martin (thumb sprain) remain out, and several players continue to sit with injuries. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Kaseya Center.
Six months after Indiana Pacers fans Michael and Grace went viral for appearing to have a conversation that turned heated, they returned to the Barclays Center. The Pacers welcomed them back with open arms. The couple was spotted in the stands. This time, they appeared to be having a more loving conversation. Michael and Grace […]
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Pacers center Ivica Zubac sprains his left ankle in the first quarter of the 112-106 win over Brooklyn, exiting on crutches and likely missing Monday’s game in Milwaukee. The injury, to the same ankle that sidelined him last season, shows no fracture on X‑rays but carries swelling, making his status day‑to‑day. Backup Jay Huff steps up with 14 points, 3 assists, and 3 blocks, while Larry Nance Jr. adds 6 points, 6 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. rebounds with 14 points after a slow start, and star guard Tyrese Haliburton confirms he’ll play against the Bucks, marking his first back‑to‑back appearance since his Achilles tear. Meanwhile, wing Johnny Furphy remains on track in ACL rehab, but the Pacers also list T.J. McConnell and Ben Sheppard as out.
The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to get their first win during Sunday’s home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Instead, they rolled over in an embarrassing 136-109 defeat during the second night of a back-to-back. Jordi Fernandez’s squad opened the game with its best defensive quarter of the season, jumping out to a 26-24 lead […]
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Rick Carlisle likens his reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s self‑lob dunk to a John Wick comeback after the Pacers’ 136‑109 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 26, 2026. Haliburton tossed the ball off the floor and finished a two‑handed dunk – his first off‑the‑feet slam in the NBA – finishing with 24 points and 10 assists. The play, Carlisle says, proves the star guard is fully back from the Achilles injury that sidelined him all of last season, boosting Indiana’s momentum as they improve to 2‑1.
Cooper Flagg joins the Dallas Mavericks’ shootaround at Miami’s Kaseya Center despite being listed as questionable with a mild left shoulder sprain. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 draft pick exited the Mavericks’ 121‑105 win over Indiana after a flagrant foul and missed the 122‑106 loss to San Antonio while an MRI confirmed the sprain. Coach Dusty May leaves his return timeline open. Flagg, who tallied 32 points in the season opener, was replaced by Zachary Risacher (11 points) on Saturday. Kyrie Irving returns, while Naji Marshall and several others remain sidelined. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Dallas Mavericks take on the Miami Heat on Sunday. Mavs forward Cooper Flagg is on the injury report and was initially listed as questionable. Flagg is dealing with a sore left shoulder he suffered against the Indiana Pacers. Here’s everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and his playing status against the Heat. Cooper […]
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The Pacers’ injury list swells after center Ivica Zubac sprains his left ankle in a 108‑102 win over the Nets, exiting in the second half. The ACL‑torn Johnny Furphy, meniscus‑injured Ben Sheppard, hamstring‑strained T.J. McConnell, and forward Ben Sheppard also remain sidelined, leaving the team with just 14 standard contracts—insufficient for a hardship addition. Coach Rick Calrisle says Zubac’s X‑rays are clean but a return is unlikely tomorrow, making his status day‑to‑day. With no hardship option and key players out, Indiana faces a steep roster challenge early in the 2026‑27 season.
If there's a more good natured technical foul this season, it should be delightful.
The Mavericks open the 2026‑27 season 1‑2, dropping to Houston (128‑110) and San Antonio (122‑106) but beating Indiana (121‑105). Rookie Cooper Flagg shines with 23 points per game before a shoulder injury sidelines him for the Spurs game. Despite ‘quarter‑by‑quarter’ inconsistencies, Dallas ranks in the league’s top half for offensive rating (112.0) and shows flashes of strong defense. Coach Dusty May’s rotations are still settling, while bench contributors like Marcus Sasser and Sergio de Larrea impress. With upcoming games against Miami, OKC and a rematch with Houston, the Mavs have playoff potential if they find consistency.
The Milwaukee Bucks, sitting 0-3 after losses to Washington, Chicago and Philadelphia, host the 2-1 Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 26. The Bucks must address a league‑worst 129 PPG defense, while Indiana returns a healthy Tyrese Haliburton (21.7 PPG, 9.7 APG) and hot Pascal Siakam (24.7 PPG, 6 RPG). Pacers’ starting center Ivica Zubac is doubtful after an ankle sprain, giving Jay Huff a chance to start. Key storylines include the Hali‑Siakam partnership and the Bucks’ need a win to start a three‑game home stretch. Game kicks off 7 p.m. CDT, streaming on MY24.
Tyrese Haliburton believes the Indiana Pacers are being underestimated after missing the entire 2025-26 season, but the All-Star guard insists the team is focused on its own championship ambitions rather than outside opinions. “Yeah, for sure. But that’s a part of it. We’re Indiana, we’re the Pacers. That’s a part of it. We don’t care,” […]
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Tyrese Haliburton dropped a double-double of 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers in defeating the Brooklyn Nets 136-109 on Sunday night. Pascal Siakam had 21 points, and Obi Toppin added 16 off the bench for Indiana. The Pacers shot 58% (49 for 85) from the field, including 49% (21 for 43) […]
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The Indiana Pacers have plenty of reason for optimism this season as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has made his return after being sidelined for all of last season due to injury. The Pacers are 2-1 to start the season, with a recent win against the Brooklyn Nets, and Haliburton stole the show with a […]
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Tyrese Haliburton knows better than most what it feels like to go down with a devastating injury on an NBA floor. So when Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was stretchered off on Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers guard was quick to show his support. Shortly after Williams’ injury, Haliburton took to X with a […]
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The Brooklyn Nets fall 136-109 to the Indiana Pacers, extending their winless start. Despite early steals and a solid start from bigs Mo Wagner (13 points) and Day’Ron Sharpe, the Nets couldn’t contain Indiana’s shooting surge, especially a second‑half barrage of threes that built a 26‑point lead. Nolan Traoré leads Brooklyn with 17 points and five assists, but the team shoots just 8‑23 overall in the third quarter and commits five turnovers. Coach Fernandez calls the three‑quarter performance “unacceptable,” as the Nets search for defensive identity and offensive consistency.
In their first ABA Classic uniform, the Indiana Pacers bounced back from a 37‑point loss to crush the Brooklyn Nets 115‑92 on Oct. 26, 2026. After a turnover‑laden first quarter and an early ankle sprain that sidelined Ivica Zubbác, the Pacers leaned on big forwards Pascal Siakam (15 points), Obi Toppin (8 points, 2 threes) and a surprise performance from reserve Jay Huff (14 points, 3 blocks, 3 assists). Haliburton’s starting lineup clicked, the team shot 45% from three in the fourth, and they built a 65‑56 halftime lead. The win showcases improved flow, reduced turnovers, and depth beyond Zubbác’s injury.
Former 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been a complete liability to begin his Pacers stint.