BREAKING: Indiana Pacers Announce Plans to Relocate to the Moon for “More Space on Defense w……..read more

In a press conference that has left fans and scientists equally baffled, the Indiana Pacers announced today that they are planning to **relocate the entire franchise to the Moon**, citing a need for “more space on defense” as the primary reason.

### “We Just Felt… Cramped,” Says Head Coach

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed the media in a custom NASA jumpsuit, explaining the logic behind the unprecedented move.

> “Look, we were tired of getting cooked in the paint. We figured if we played in *zero gravity*, our defensive rotations would have *literally more space to breathe,*” Carlisle said. “Plus, it’s hard to run a pick-and-roll on lunar dust.”

### Players React: Mixed Emotions and Float Tests

All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton took questions while slowly drifting six feet above the podium due to early “Moon training.”

> “I’m just trying to figure out how to dunk without floating into orbit,” Haliburton joked. “But hey, if it gives us a home-court advantage, I’m all in.”

Veteran forward Myles Turner added, “Finally, I get to block shots into the *stratosphere.* Dream come true.”

### Moon Arena Details

Dubbed **”The Crater,”** the new arena will seat approximately 10,000 — or 100,000 if you stack them vertically, due to low gravity. It’s being constructed in partnership with SpaceX, NASA, and surprisingly, Elon Musk’s AI basketball assistant, “Coach.e.”

* Concessions: Freeze-dried nachos
* Mascot: A moon-walking raccoon named “Spacey”
* Atmosphere: Still pending, literally

### League Response: “We… Didn’t Approve This?”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on Zoom shortly after the announcement, visibly stunned.

> “To be clear, this was not sanctioned by the league. You can’t just… leave Earth,” Silver said. “But we’ll allow it for one exhibition game. Just to see what happens.”

### Fans Divided

Local Pacers fans expressed mixed reactions:

* “I love the innovation. Plus, the Pacers haven’t moved this fast since the Reggie Miller days,” said longtime fan Marty Gleason.
* Others weren’t so sure: “My season tickets don’t come with a rocket. I’m out.”

### Next Steps

The Pacers’ lunar debut is tentatively scheduled for **February 2026**, with a scrimmage against the Houston Rockets, who said they were “spiritually ready” for this challenge.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, other teams are reportedly considering their own upgrades. The Miami Heat are rumored to be exploring a volcanic home arena, while the Denver Nuggets are lobbying for games to be played on top of Mount Everest “for higher altitude advantages.