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Pacers’ Johnny Furphy Undergoes ACL Surgery, Ruled Out for Season

The season-ending knee surgery sidelines a rising starter, deepening Indiana’s injury crisis.

Feb 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) leaves the game after injuring himself during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • An MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York confirmed a torn right ACL, and the Pacers announced Furphy had surgical repair on Monday.
  • Furphy was injured on a non-contact awkward landing after a dunk in Toronto and was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair.
  • He is out for the rest of 2025–26 and faces a recovery timeline that could extend into the start of next season.
  • The 21-year-old second-year wing had started 21 games and averaged about 5.1 points and 4.4 rebounds while carving out a defense-and-rebounding role.
  • Indiana, already without Tyrese Haliburton due to an Achilles tear and carrying one of the NBA’s worst records, must rework its rotation with options that include Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.