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The Indiana Pacers will be without Tyreke Evans in their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. According to the Pacers, Evans violated team rules and will be suspended for the game. But Evans is taking his punishment in stride and released a statement to own up to his mistake. “I was late for practice. This […]

The Indiana Pacers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night, but they will be without point guard Tyreke Evans. Pacers head coach Nate McMillan told local reporters after Friday’s practice that Evans will not make the trip with the team. A reason for the absence was not given. #Pacers coach Nate McMillan says Tyreke Evans will not […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Josh Jackson can still recall one of the most vivid memories of his childhood, being there the night the NBA took a turn to eliminate violence from the sport, sitting right at mid-court, about 20 rows up from where The Malice at the Palace took place, as the Detroit Pistons and the […]

Safe to say teams in the NBA are not a fan of the new freedom of movement calls. The Indiana Pacers are so frustrated by it, that they have reached out to executive vice president of basketball operations Kiki Vandeweghe to voice their concerns, according to J. Michael of Indy Star. Officials are now closely […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will take the floor among the starters once again on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. Butler missed Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks as a preventative measure, being the second game of a back-to-back after grabbing the first win of the […]

Domantas Sabonis was acquired in the Paul George trade last offseason by the Indiana Pacers, and has turned out to be much more than the throw-in many viewed him as. Not only has he become a key part of the Pacers, he is beginning to look like one of the most talented young big men […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will not be making his season debut Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers. The Nets forward has missed the first two games of the season due to a lingering hip issue, which has been bothering him since preseason. According to Rotoworld, Hollis-Jefferson will miss the game, this time, due to […]

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner is fresh off inking a four-year, $72 million extension (up to $80 million with incentives) with the team that drafted him, a sigh of relief after three seasons of work. Turner’s numbers were down after an injury-riddled season, averaging less points, rebounds, blocks and steals, while also shooting a lower […]

Davon Reed may not be a name most NBA fans are aware of, but the former Miami Hurricanes star guard plans to sign a two-way deal with the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Guard Davon Reed is planning to sign a two-way deal with Indiana, league sources tell ESPN. […]

Paul George was very serious about his intent to come back home to his native Los Angeles after deciding to request a trade from the Indiana Pacers in 2017, noting that had the Pacers failed to trade him, he would have wound up in a Lakers uniform at this time. “It was 50-50 on deciding […]

Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers opened their 2018-19 NBA season on Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the Memphis Grizzlies. Coming into the season, the Pacers are viewed as one of the teams that could make some noise in the Eastern Conference. They did not disappoint their fans or those who think they […]

The Indiana Pacers came into their season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies with big expectations. After being one of the league’s biggest surprises next season, the Pacers have a lot more hype surrounding them this year. Victor Oladipo and company did not disappoint the home crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Not only did the Pacers […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Indiana Pacers and center Myles Turner have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $72 million. Wojnarowski adds that the contract could rise to $80 million with bonuses, although that was originally thought to be the base value of Turner’s contract extension. Pacers center Myles Turner has reached an […]

Myles Turner is one of the best young big men in the NBA and is expected to take a big step forward in the 2018-19 NBA season with the Indiana Pacers. After being hit with criticism last season, Turner hit the gym hard this offseason. He made major strides with his body and is primed […]

The Indiana Pacers finished the 2017-18 regular season with a 48-34 overall record, which was good for a 5th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Though they fought hard, the Pacers were ultimately defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, 4-3. This season however, Pacers head coach Nate McMillan has a new strategy […]

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

Brooklyn Nets point man Spencer Dinwiddie clarified his intent after proclaiming he was the most improved player in the NBA last year. The 6-foot-6 dynamo expressed concern about being taken out of context before, as if slighting Most Improved Player award winner Victor Oladipo and runner-up Clint Capela. Dinwiddie wanted to make it clear — […]

Reggie Miller is the most beloved player in Indiana Pacers history and still enjoys commenting on the moves the organization makes. That was the case once again recently when he talked about the new-look Pacers. In an interview with the Indianapolis Star, Miller opened up and said he likes the pairing of Tyreke Evans and […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will take the reins of USA Basketball starting this year. Along with the arrival of the brilliant but blunt coach, Warriors’ Steve Kerr, Pacers’ Nate McMillan, and Villanova’s Jay Wright will also take seats in the new Team USA coaching staff. Marc Stein of The New York Times wrote […]

Victor Oladipo was a relatively unknown player last season when he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in the blockbuster deal that sent Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Immediately following the trade, Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard was ridiculed for getting too little in return for one of the league’s premier two-way stars. […]

Tyreke Evans needed only one reason to join Victor Oladipo and the Indiana Pacers this offseason: competitive mindset. Evans had quite a few potential suitors in free agency after a huge season with the Memphis Grizzlies that saw him average 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 52 games. However, he chose to sign […]

Tyreke Evans is one of the new members of the Indiana Pacers after signing a one-year deal in free agency. It was a move that the Pacers feel will help them compete for a chance to win the Eastern Conference. Count Evans in as one of the people who think the Pacers can win the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — “We don’t F with the game.” It was a comment before training camp that accompanied a quick smile, but carried the most serious intentions. Indiana Pacers’ Head Coach Nate McMillan not only wants his team to increase its professionalism and maturity with each season he’s there. He also covets his players to take […]

Stephen Jackson is letting the world know that there is a documentary about the infamous Malice at the Palace. He confirmed this to theScore’s  Joseph Casciaro on the “Pound The Rock” podcast. “There’s a lot of stuff that went on that people don’t know,” Stephen Jackson said. “There’s so much to the story … we can […]

The Indiana Pacers look to keep their frontcourt intact as the team has recently picked up contract options for young stretch forwards Domantas Sabonis and T.J. Leaf, as reported through NBA’s official website. The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday that they have picked up the team options on the contracts of TJ Leaf (third year) and […]

Early on Tuesday morning, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner has agreed to a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has agreed to a new multiyear endorsement deal with Nike. Turner is an emerging cornerstone for Pacers. — Shams Charania […]

After an impressive season in which he found his way into his first All-Star Game appearance and has become the face of the Indiana Pacers, it seems that fans have a good deal of knowledge about guard Victor Oladipo. However, you would have failed in guessing what kind of routine the athletic Hoosier does before he […]

The Indiana Pacers announced their training camp roster via Pacers.com: “Additionally, guard C.J. Wilcox, who was signed to a two-way contract in August, suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during an offseason workout. Wilcox underwent successful surgery to repair the tendon and will miss the entire 2018-19 regular season.” While this isn’t a huge blow […]

Earlier this week, several hints came down the wire that seem to indicate Space Jam 2 is a go. In fact, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, who is slated to be the film’s leading man, shared a tweet to tease the production. Now, with the buzz growing, several other NBA players are looking to […]

Indiana Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo worked his way to become the league’s Most Improved Player, putting up career-highs in just about every statistical category. His teammate, Darren Collison, says that Oladipo has fully embraced the role of becoming the team’s main guy judging by his swagger and confident approach to the game. Scott Agness […]

Victor Oladipo took a major step forward in his development last season. Instead of being a starter on a playoff caliber Indiana Pacers team, he became the go-to guy on a team that surprised many, as well as an All-Star. Oladipo isn’t satisfied with his place as an All-Star. He aspires for even greater heights. […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo says he’s hungrier now than he was when he first got to the team last summer. Oladipo was traded to the Pacers in the Paul George deal, and the electric guard took advantage of being the No. 1 offensive option in Indiana. Oladipo was named the 2017-18 Most Improved Player. […]

Despite having been with the Indiana Pacers for only a single season, it is safe to say that Victor Oladipo has already made his mark on the team. So much so, that he has recently been hailed as the best athlete in the entire city of Indianapolis. The IndyStar gave the honor to Oladipo as the […]

The Indiana Pacers parted ways with shooting guard Lance Stephenson this offseason after he decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Not surprisingly, president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard feels small forward Leron James had a lot to do with it. Pritchard says the Pacers were open to keeping Stephenson around. However, he thinks the call from […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo’s breakout season that led to an All-Star berth has finally put him on the map of basketball elites in the NBA. As the undisputed leader and face of the Indiana Pacers, the numbers he produced last season were on another level. He averaged 23.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big man Andrew Bynum is trying to make a comeback to the NBA. The Athletic’s Shams Charania has the details: Former Lakers two-time champion and All-Star Andrew Bynum has hired representation in attempts of NBA comeback at age of 30 and scheduling team workouts before training camps. — Shams Charania […]

The Indiana Pacers and forward Ben Moore have reached agreement on a one-year, partially guaranteed contract for the 2018-19 season per Scott Agness of The Athletic. The 23-year-old played just nine minutes over games last season after signing with the Pacers in January. From Scott Agness of The Athletic: Free agent forward Ben Moore has […]

The Pacers and Nate McMillan have officially reached a deal on a contract extension per Pacers.com. The terms were not released, but it is a multi-year deal and the Pacers are thrilled to have McMillan locked up for the future. McMillan led Indiana to a 42-40 record in 2016-17 and, more surprisingly, led the team […]

The NBA’s all-time 3-point king, Ray Allen, will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, fittingly presented by the man who held the title of 3-point king before he did — Reggie Miller. The picture-perfect sharpshooter explained why he chose Miller to introduce him for this year’s class in a one-on-one […]