{
  "id": 9816884,
  "title": "Slow Start, New Players, And Major Recoveries Among Challenges Pacers Ready To Face",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/slow-start-new-players-and-major-recoveries-among-challenges-pacers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:17:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/slow-start-players-major-recoveries-191705639.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for the upcoming 2026-27 season, a year after the departure of star player Tyrese Haliburton due to a torn Achilles tendon. With many other injuries and a challenging offseason, the Pacers finished last season with a disappointing 19-63 record, their worst in franchise history. Haliburton, however, is reportedly ready to return to the team, signaling a significant improvement in the roster's health. The Pacers are optimistic about the season, as they believe their competitive form will return with their complete lineup. They will be facing a tough early-season schedule, with new additions like Ivica Zubac needing time to adjust. Regardless, the team is excited to play and potentially win again.",
  "summary": "The Indiana Pacers won't have it easy as they bounce back from a 19-win season. But they believe they can get back to the NBA Finals.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Slow Start, New Players, And Major Recoveries Among Challenges Pacers Ready To Face",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/slow-start-new-players-and-major-recoveries-among-challenges-pacers-9820398",
        "published": "2026-09-25T19:17:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}