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Shortly after David West’s retirement announcement on Thursday morning, teammate Paul George showed the big man some love over Instagram with some heartfelt words about their time together as members of the Indiana Pacers. “Thanks for laying out the blueprint! Thanks for leading the way! Thanks for showing me how to compete!,” wrote George, who was […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a symbiotic relationship with Lance Stephenson over the years, but his second departure from Indy was the most that stung the most. President Kevin Pritchard and the front office swung a deal for free agent Tyreke Evans, a hybrid guard with the same skill set as Stephenson, a move that […]

Lance Stephenson has always thrived in an Indiana Pacers uniform, a jersey that has become nearly symbolic of his blooming game in the NBA. The Brooklyn native recently signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his last season in Indy, but he wouldn’t rule out a potential return if the front […]

After finally breaking out as an All-Star last season, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo remains motivated to enhance his game even more. But he’s not only thinking of himself. Displaying a trait of a good leader, Oladipo brought along with him his team to his summer camp in Miami to let them experience the training […]

Myles Turner is looking to take the next step in his development in his fourth year in the NBA. Turner, 22, is turning heads this summer, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Victor Oladipo’s trainer, Micah Lancaster, told Agness: “Myles Turner was exceptional. I think his upside is huge. We’ve also worked with Karl-Anthony Towns […]

At one point, Paul George to the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a sure thing. The California native was unhappy in Indiana and he was set to be a free agent in the summer of 2018—conveniently when the Lakers would have cap space. But instead of landing in Los Angeles, George was traded to the […]

When Lance Stephenson recently signed with the new-look Los Angeles Lakers this summer, his popularity was almost instantaneously propelled back to the limelight. This is the very reason why, especially in a rather idle offseason, almost everything he does becomes newsworthy. The 27-year-old recently posted a video of his one-year-old daughter on his Instagram account. […]

Jalen Rose was just one of many former and active players who are struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, a mental health issue that has proven quite common in professional sports. Now a TV analyst at ESPN, Rose noted his former coach Larry Brown was the one who first peeled the […]

The NBA Annual Rookie Survey showed that LeBron James is by far and away this class’ favorite player, but one particular rookie had room for more than one favorite in his heart. Aaron Holiday, who was drafted with the 23rd overall selection by the Indiana Pacers, was obviously the one giving brothers Jrue and Justin […]

First-time All-Star and reigning Most Improved Player Victor Oladipo has finally reached the level that was expected of him when he was drafted second overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. You can finally consider him a bona fide star in the league. Oladipo showed off his best display of talent last season when he recorded […]

Victor Oladipo used last season to establish himself as the new cornerstone player of the Indiana Pacers franchise. Nonetheless, the 26-year-old remains relentless in his pursuit to elevate his game, and is apparently looking to emulate some parts of the great Kobe Bryant’s game. Oladipo’s trainer, Al Watson, gave J. Michael of IndyStar an insider look […]

When the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, many initially thought the deal was a heist for the Oklahoma City Thunder. That was before Oladipo took a massive leap and won the Most Improved Player award while leading the Pacers to a surprising 48 wins. Oladipo effectively put himself on […]

Two-time Most Valuable Player winner Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has a reputation of being a God-fearing, mild-mannered individual. Nevertheless, the competitive nature of the sport has resulted in his fair share of on-court altercations. As pointed out by a Redditor that goes by the username u/BearsNecessity, it was on one eventful night […]

Not every big man can shoot it from deep like Kevin Durant, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try to develop a deft touch from long range. Take for example Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner, who seems to be adding a consistent 3-point shot to his arsenal, as seen from this clip of a […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

If Tyreke Evans were given a choice, he would have fancied playing for the Philadephia 76ers. However, since he is currently signed with the Indiana Pacers, that Sixers scenario would have to be put on hold at the meantime. In an interview with Matt Mullin for Philly Voice, the former Rookie of the Year even […]

Metta World Peace’s crystal ball probably needs some repair work. In a chin-scratching post on Twitter, the former NBA player predicted the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will meet in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals “this year.” @pacers will play the @nyknicks in the eastern conference finals this year — Metta World Peace […]

Tyreke Evans playing for the Philadelphia 76ers would have made sense. After all, he grew up in Chester, Pensylvania and conducts a basketball camp there. But after knowing the team is interested in him at the trade deadline, the Indiana Pacers guard has not heard from them since. He admitted not knowing what the free agency […]

Since being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2015 with the 11th overall pick, Myles Turner has been a force to be reckoned with. However, despite continuous improvements to his game, the 6-foot-11 big man and the Pacers have yet to become a legitimate contender in the East. This is in large part due to […]

There’s no better time to reconnect with former teammates and buddies than during the summer. Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook have been spending time together this offseason. Teammates during their playing days in UCLA, the former Bruins backcourt duo are playing some intense pickup games as seen […]

Victor Oladipo infamously texted his trainer, David Alexander, shortly after a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, and while the two have been tirelessly putting in work ever since, this potential workout is not for the faint of heart. Alexander tagged Oladipo on a clip from a […]

After a breakout sophomore year in the 2016-17 season wherein he averaged 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and an astounding 2.1 blocks per game, the sky was the limit for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. However, things did not exactly turn out as planned for the 6-foot-11 center last season. With the desire and determination […]

It’s an exciting time to be an Indiana Pacers fan. After losing superstar two-way player Paul George last summer, it looked like it was going to be a long and slow rebuild for the Eastern Conference franchise. Fast forward 12 months and the future has never looked brighter for a young and talented Pacers team […]

The Indiana Pacers have confirmed the signing of 6-foot-5 guard C.J. Wilcox to a two-way contract with the team. Wilcox is just one of the many new faces that will look to figure in the Pacers’ plans this upcoming season. Wilcox is a 27-year-old shooting guard who played his college basketball with the University of […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan is finalizing an extension with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. McMillan had one guaranteed year left in his contract, but has earned an extension with the organization after leading the Pacers to a 48-win season, earning the fifth seed and taking the eventual Eastern Conference champion Cleveland […]

Last season, a promising young talent capitalized on the star vacancy left behind by Paul George in Indiana to emerge as a franchise centerpiece. While many pegged Myles Turner to assume that mantle, it was Victor Oladipo who burst onto the scene in his new home as an All-Star, overshadowing Turner’s stagnant campaign. In the season […]

Some of this planet’s best basketball players made their way to Las Vegas Thursday to participate in the voluntary Team USA minicamp ran by San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. It’s not always that these many stars gather in one location to break some sweat on the basketball court, so it was quite a […]

The Indiana Pacers showed plenty of interest in signing Sixers shooting guard J.J. Redick during the early days of free agency, but the potential to snatch the sharpshooter quickly evaporated. The Pacers had a deal in line, being an hour or two away from agreeing to terms with Redick before the Philadelphia 76ers stepped up […]

According to a report from David Aldridge of NBA.com, well-known big man Al Jefferson is headed to China next season for the next chapter of his basketball career. NBA veteran Al Jefferson opting to play in China this season, per source. Had an opportunity to re-sign with Pacers but was offered a nice payday overseas. […]

Victor Oladipo broke into the All-Star radar after a stellar 2017-18 season, his first with the Indiana Pacers as a result of a blockbuster deal for Paul George. The Indiana product impressed early in the season and managed to keep his team competitive all the way through, taking LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games […]

Lance Stephenson has been a true NBA journeyman having been on seven different teams since coming into the league in 2010. Stephen signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside LeBron James and will be a free agent again next summer. Stephenson is hoping that is when he will finally get […]

Lance Stephenson has been an NBA journeyman in his pro basketball career. While he’s played for six NBA teams so far, he’s probably going to end his career remembered mostly by fans for his time with the Indiana Pacers. After all, it’s with the Pacers with whom Born Ready spent the most of his days […]

The defending champion Golden State Warriors are the favorites to win the NBA championship once again when the 2018-19 NBA season gets underway. Having acquired All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins this offseason has made the Warriors a more daunting challenge for the entire league. Though he may not be available for at least the first two […]

Jahlil Okafor got a different opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets after being stuck to the bench for most of his second and third seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. As it sits, the Nets are unlikely to bring him back after the 6-foot-11 center played 26 games for them last season, according to Sean Deveney of […]

While some were expecting Roy Hibbert to make his eventual comeback to the NBA, the 7-foot-2 giant is not keen on the opportunity, rather at peace with calling it quits. Talking about some NBA buzz, from Isaiah Thomas to Carmelo Anthony to a bombastic signing by the Los Angeles Lakers, who landed LeBron James, TMZ […]

As many as five teams have sent representatives to watch guard Rodney Stuckey put out an individual workout in Las Vegas, according to international reporter David Pick. The Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, and the Indiana Pacers were in attendance for the 10-year veteran’s workout at Impact Sports. The 32-year-old […]

Veteran big man Kyle O’Quinn has never made it to the playoffs in any of his first six seasons in the NBA, three of which he spent wearing New York Knicks colors. While New York can provide a fun environment to play in, the basketball atmosphere there has not been conducive for winning over the […]

Earlier this offseason, the Indiana Pacers made the decision to part ways with veteran big man Al Jefferson after two seasons with the team. It didn’t take long for Jefferson to make the next decision in his professional basketball career to ink a deal with the Xinjiang Guanghui of the Chinese Basketball Association for next […]