With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined, the Indiana Pacers are exploring a trade to bolster their backcourt scoring. Rumors suggest a deal with an Eastern Conference rival for a player averaging 20.4 points per game.

Tyrese Haliburton’s unexpected scoreless first half in Game 5 of the NBA Finals ignited a fiery debate between ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins, following his early injury. The analysts offered wild takes on the implications for the series, sparking broader conversations about player injuries and their impact on championship outcomes.