RealGM Basketball Wiretap

13 March 2026

• Phoenix Suns Vs. Indiana Pacers: How To Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview

  The action shifts to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight as Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns roll into Indianapolis to face Pascal Siakam and the Pacers in a cross-conference clash with the Suns looking to ignite a deep postseason push.

  The Phoenix Suns (38-27) arrive in Indiana seeking their fourth consecutive victory as they battle for a top-six seed in a crowded Western Conference. Led by All-Star guardDevin Booker, who is pouring in 24.9 points and 6.1 assists per game, Phoenix has found a new identity this season built on high-octane scoring and defensive tenacity from Dillon Brooks (20.9 PPG).

  The Indiana Pacers (15-50), meanwhile, are fighting to snap a 10-game losing streak and regain some late-season momentum at home. While the season has been a challenge, Indiana remains dangerous behind the versatile scoring ofPascal Siakam (24.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG) and the playmaking emergence ofAndrew Nembhard, who leads the squad with 7.4 assists per contest. With the Suns aiming to stay hot and the Pacers desperate to play spoiler, tonight's matchup offers a fascinating look at two teams in very different stages of the 2026 race.

  How to watch Suns vs Pacers

  Tonight's inter-conference game will be broadcast on local regional sports networks in both the Phoenix and Indianapolis markets, with a national stream available for out-of-market fans on NBA League Pass.

  National/Out-of-Market	NBA League Pass
  Suns Local TV	Arizona's Family Sports
  Pacers Local TV	FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
  Live Stream	Fubo, DirecTV, Suns+

  How to watch Suns vs Pacers for free

  To watch tonight's Suns vs. Pacers game for free, local fans can utilize a 5-day free trial from streaming services like Fubo, which carries the local FanDuel Sports Network Indiana broadcast for those in the Indy region.

  Fubo: The ideal choice for Pacers fans. Fubo provides access to FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, ensuring you catch every minute of Pascal Siakam's performance during the free trial window.

  NBA League Pass: For fans living outside of the Phoenix or Indiana markets, League Pass is the premier way to follow your team. You can subscribe through the NBA App or Amazon Prime Video to stream the game live on any device.

• Ivica Zubac Could Make Pacers Debut On Thursday

  Ivica Zubac is closing in on his debut for the Indiana Pacers. Zubac was upgraded to questionable for the Pacers game on Thursday vs the Phoenix Suns.

  Indiana acquire Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, from the LA Clippers at the trade deadline. The Pacers sent Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and a second-round pick to the Clippers for the veteran center.

  Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle has maintained since acquiring Zubac that the center would play when sufficiently healed from the ankle injury he's dealt with this season. The Pacers view Zubac as the replacement for Myles Turner, as the team looks to get back into contention behind a healthy Tyrese Haliburton next season.

• Indiana Pacers Vs. Sacramento Kings: How To Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview

  The atmosphere at the Golden 1 Center is set to be electric tonight as the Indiana Pacers head west to take on the Sacramento Kings in a matchup where both teams are looking to end their seasons on a high note despite significant injury challenges.

  The Indiana Pacers (15-49) enter tonight's contest desperate to snap a nine-game losing streak. With stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam sidelined, Indiana has leaned heavily onAndrew Nembhard, who leads the active roster with 17.1 points per game. The Pacers' youth movement is in full effect, withJarace Walker anchoring the interior and leading the team in rebounding at 5.0 per contest. The Sacramento Kings (15-50), meanwhile, are coming off a morale-boosting win over Chicago and look to protect their home court under coach Doug Christie. Despite season-ending injuries to Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, the Kings remain dangerous behind the veteran leadership ofDeMar DeRozan (18.2 PPG) and the resurgentRussell Westbrook, who is averaging 15.5 points and 6.5 assists. With both squads showcasing their depth, tonight's game promises a high-tempo battle between two of the league's most resilient rosters.

  How to watch Pacers vs Kings

  Tonight's cross-conference showdown will be broadcast on local regional sports networks in both the Indiana and Northern California markets, with a national stream available for out-of-market fans on NBA League Pass.

  National/Out-of-Market	NBA League Pass
  Pacers Local TV	FDSN Indiana
  Kings Local TV	NBCS California
  Live Stream	Fubo, DirecTV

  How to watch Pacers vs Kings for free

  To watch tonight's Pacers vs. Kings game for free, local fans can sign up for a 5-day free trial on streaming services like Fubo, which carries both NBC Sports California and FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.

  Fubo: The best option for fans in Indiana or Northern California. Fubo provides access to FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and NBCS California, allowing you to catch every play of this matchup during the trial period.

  NBA League Pass: For those living outside the local broadcast zones, League Pass is the go-to service. New subscribers can start a free trial via Amazon Prime Video to watch Russell Westbrook and the Kings live from anywhere.

• Pacers To Sign Jalen Slawson To Two-Way Contract

  The Indiana Pacers are set to sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract. Indiana will have a two-way opening after they sign guard Quenton Jackson to a standard contract.

  Slawson has spent the season with the Noblesville Boom of the G League. In 36 G League, the 6-foot-7 forward has averaged 19.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game.

  Slawson previously played in the NBA on a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings during the 2023-24 season.

• Obi Toppin Could Return Thursday

  The Indiana Pacers could be getting a frontcourt reinforcement in the lineup on Thursday. Obi Toppin has been upgraded to questionable to play in the Pacers game vs the Charlotte Hornets. Toppin has been out since late-October with a stress fracture in his right foot.

  The Pacers are without Ivica Zubac, who is recovering from an ankle injury. In addition, Pascal Siakam has missed games recently with both injuries and for personal reasons.

  Toppin looked primed to have a career year for the Pacers. Through three games, the sixth-year forward was averaging career-highs across the board, including playing 27.4 minutes per game.

• Rick Carlisle Says NBA Suggested Medicating Injured Aaron Nesmith To Play

  Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle alleged Tuesday that the NBA suggested the team medicate injured guard Aaron Nesmith so he could play in a February 3 game against the Utah Jazz, the same contest at the center of the league's $100,000 tanking fine against Indiana.

  "During the interview, they also asked if we considered medicating him to play in a game when we were 30 games under .500," Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan.

  Carlisle called the league's overall investigative process "ridiculous," saying the NBA's appointed lawyer ruled Nesmith fit to play despite never consulting the player, the team's doctors or trainers. Nesmith had suffered a left-hand strain the previous night and could not grip the ball.

  "We asked them if they wanted to talk to the doctors, our doctors, about it because it was something that was documented by our doctors and trainers," Carlisle said. "They said no, they didn't need to. They talked to their doctors, who did not examine Aaron Nesmith."

  The NBA fined Indiana $100,000 on February 12 for violating its player participation policy. The league ruled that Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard were all healthy enough to play in the nine-point loss to Utah. The Jazz were separately fined $500,000 for substitution patterns deemed detrimental to the league.

  The NBA and the NBPA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

  The Pacers enter Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 15-43.

• Tyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Will Be Away From Pacers For Several Weeks

  Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the Indiana Pacers for a few weeks, according to head coach Rick Carlisle.

  "He will make a full recovery, but this happened over the last few days," Carlisle told reporters on Sunday. "He was meeting us in D.C. and had some odd symptoms, and he came back here. That's what's happening with him. We certainly wish him a speedy recovery. It's a unique case and a unique situation, but I talked to him a few times, and he's always in a good mood, so he'll get through it."

  Haliburton has not played this year after suffering a torn Achilles in Game 7 of last season's NBA Finals.

  The Pacers are 15-43 on the season and have the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

• NBA Fines Jazz $500K For 'Conduct Detrimental To The League; Pacers Receive $100K Fine

  The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for "conduct detrimental to the league" on Thursday.

  The fine stems for a February 7 game versus the Magic and a February 9 game versus the Heat in which Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. did not play in the fourth quarter even though they were able to and the "outcomes of the games were thereafter in doubt."

  The Jazz would lose 120-117 to the Magic and beat the Heat 115-111.

  The NBA also fined the Pacers $100,000 for violating its Player Participation Policy during a February 3 game against the Jazz.

  It was determined that Pascal Siakam and two other Pacers starters, who all sat out the game, could have played under the medical standard set by the Policy.

  The Jazz won the game 131-122.

  "Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games," said Adam Silver of the fines.

• Pacers Also Had Trade Interest In Jarrett Allen, Onyeka Okongwu

  In addition to Ivica Zubac, the Indiana Pacers also targeted centers Jarrett Allen and Onyeka Okongwu ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers as they hope to return title contention next season when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury.

  Allen is signed through the 2029 offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers on his three-year, $90 million extension.

  Okongwu is only 24 and is on a four-year salary worth $15.5 million per season on average with the Atlanta Hawks.

  Zubac has an annual average of $19.6 million, making him one of the NBA's most affordable centers.

• Pacers' Johnny Furphy Suffers Torn ACL

  Johnny Furphy suffered an injury to his right knee during the third quarter of last night's game at the Toronto Raptors. An MRI taken on Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York confirmed that Furphy tore his right ACL.

  Furphy appeared in 35 games this season with the Indiana Pacers, averaging 5.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 18.4 minutes.

  The Pacers hold a team option on Furphy for the 2027-28 season.