Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers - News - February 26, 2026 | FOX Sports

Bill Simmons just sent important Pacers reminder every team needs to keep in mind Bill Simmons sent a big reminder about the Indiana Pacers that every team in the NBA needs to be prepared for.

FEBRUARY 28 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jalen Slawson - Gets two-way deal with Indiana The Pacers intend to sign Slawson to a two-way contract, Tony East of Forbes.com reports Friday.

Impact The Pacers had an open two-way slot for Slawson after converting Quenton Jackson to a standard contract. Slawson has spent the entire season in the G League with the Noblesville Bloom, where he is averaging 17.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 steals over 34.2 minutes per game. He last saw NBA regular-season action during his rookie year in 2023-24 as a member of the Kings, when he averaged 3.1 minutes per game across 12 outings.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Five Questions Before Blazers vs. LaMelo Ball, Hornets The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the Charlotte Hornets in the second game of their road trip. To learn more about the Blaze...

FEBRUARY 28 • SI.COM

Quenton Jackson - Gets standard contract with Indiana The Pacers converted Jackson's two-way contract to a three-year deal Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Jackson has played on a two-way contract in each of the last three years, but his strong play this season has led to the Pacers rewarding the four-year pro with a standard contract that is partially guaranteed next season and non-guaranteed for the third year, per Tony East of Forbes.com. Jackson has scored in double digits in six of his last seven outings (one start), and over that span he has averaged 16.0 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 threes over 24.1 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Former NBA Champion talks Kon Knueppel's shooting consistency | Sporting News High praise from Knueppel's current teammate.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jarace Walker still has painfully obvious fatal flaw he must fix Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker is turning his game around, but he still needs to improve in a certain area.

FEBRUARY 27 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

3 things to watch in Hornets-Trail Blazers on NBA League Pass The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers square off in a Saturday matinee matchup on NBA League Pass at 1 p.m. ET.

FEBRUARY 27 • NBA.COM