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ESPN released its annual player rankings on Tuesday morning heading into the next season, which has drawn much reaction around the league. Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who was ranked 78th overall, stated during an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio that he will use it as a motivation this upcoming season. .@Pacers Guard @VicOladipo is […]

Croatia had an early exit in the EuroBasket competition after their lopsided defeat to Russia in the Round of 16. They were blown out by their opponents by 23 points, 101-78, as they were totally outclassed and even appeared to be non-competitive during some stretches. That said, their fans are understandably disappointed with their performance, […]

The Indiana Pacers are bringing in two more players to training camp deals, and will give them a chance to compete for a roster spot. Free agents DeQuan Jones and Trey McKinney-Jones, both signed deals recently, but terms of their contracts were not disclosed per team policy, according to Pacers.com. “The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday […]

Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon released a statement on Wednesday claiming he does not plan to sue either the Los Angeles Lakers or the NBA, as longtime reporter Peter Vecsey formerly reported on Sunday. Vecsey reported that Simon was unhappy with the findings from the investigation and the penalty of $500,000 consequently assessed to the […]

No matter who or what you are, losing $500,000 will absolutely ruin your day. Of course huge corporations are able to generate cash flows to self sustain themselves after losses in revenue, but financial punishments are the worst blows to a company’s balance sheet. The Los Angeles Lakers, arguably the most successful NBA franchise of […]

The whole Paul George saga of this summer was unusual from start to finish. The story started with reports coming out that George was not happy. Many team names were thrown around, yet the absolute outsider, the Oklahoma City Thunder, managed to snatch the All-Star forward from Indiana. To make things weirder, the package received […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were recently handed down a $500,000 fine by the NBA for their involvement in the tampering case concerning All-Star forward Paul George. However, it appears that Indiana Pacers Herb Simon isn’t satisfied with the outcome as Peter Vecsey of Patreon is reporting that he may take legal action against the Lakers […]

Lance Stephenson loves to drop some bars, but he thinks he isn’t the best in the NBA when it comes to rap. Instead, the Indiana Pacers guard believes another player is worthy of the title “Best Baller-Rapper.” In an interview with Bleacher Report following the release of his latest track “Better Believe It,” Stephenson – […]

For the first time in his career, All-Star forward Paul George will be donning another uniform other than the Indiana Pacers. It’s also something that longtime teammate Lance Stephenson is looking forward to when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder this upcoming season, according to Bleacher Report’s Brian Josephs.  “Paul, like I said, […]

In his first stint with the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson was one of the most entertaining players in the league. After playing for five teams in three years, the shooting guard is back with the team he had the most success with. In a wide-ranging interview with Brian Josephs of Bleacher Report, Stephenson discussed numerous […]

Victor Oladipo may be best known for his skills inside the basketball court, however, he also has the talent for singing which he has shown in videos that have gone viral in the past. Now in the offseason, he has more time to pursue his other passion, and even released his first single, a remake […]

After the Indiana Pacers filed tampering charges against the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA ultimately fined them $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. In the ruling, general manager Rob Pelinka had contact with Paul George’s agent before he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Pelinka expressing ‘regret’ over the situation, Pacers general […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were fined $500,000 by the league office after an investigation found the team responsible for the violation of the NBA’s anti-tampering rule earlier today. While most thought president Magic Johnson’s often-candid ways could be the reason of this violation, it was ultimately former agent-turned-general manager Rob Pelinka who was at fault, […]

After the NBA’s investigation, the Los Angeles Lakers were fined $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule in regards to Paul George. In the findings, general manager Rob Pelinka contacted George’s agent before the Indiana Pacers traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team’s general manager released the following statement according to Lakers: “We […]

In the NBA, the race to the bottom of the standings is as hotly contested as the race to the top. Sure, front offices won’t outright admit tanking and self-sabotage (except for you, Sam Hinke) but a seemingly loaded top-end of the 2018 draft class makes tanking that much more enticing. Teams understandably see the […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

After nine seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors and won his first NBA championship. As for Russell Westbrook, he averaged a triple-double en route to his first Most Valuable Player award. With Durant looking to win back-to-back championships, Westbrook has a new All-Star forward to play […]

Since being traded by the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder just prior to the start of free agency, All-Star forward Paul George has voiced nothing but admiration toward his former team. This level of respect for the city was once again conveyed by George in a recent interview with Kristian Winfield of SB […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves at the center of an investigation involving possible tampering charges in regards to All-Star forward Paul George prior to being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In light of that, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post believes there is a sense that the Lakers will receive a light, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a sticky situation due to potential tampering charges involving All-Star Paul George when he was still a member of the Indiana Pacers. It now appears that the investigation by the NBA has centered in on Magic Johnson’s role in the entire fiasco. According to Bobby Marks of […]

The Indiana Pacers have found themselves in the forefront of the news cycle after putting forth possible tampering charges against the Los Angeles Lakers involving All-Star forward Paul George. According to Bob Kravitz of WTHR, it’s something that the smaller-market teams are applauding the Pacers as they exert effort to keep the bigger brand teams in […]

Now with 10 teams down, Visual Concepts NBA2K18’s list of classic teams is beginning to come down to the wire. Some of the team choices have been a bit controversial but are included in the game along with current and past era teams to give players a plethora of squads to choose from. This brings […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in a precarious situation with an investigation centered around possible tampering involving All-Star forward Paul George prior to the Indiana Pacers moving him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In light of that, an anonymous player agent recently told The Ringer that he believes that Lakers general manager Rob […]

This past weekend, longtime NBA reporter Peter Vecsey broke the story about the Los Angeles Lakers are facing possible tampering charges involving Paul George prior to him being traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It is a story that came by complete surprise with no previous acknowledgment of this situation looming […]

Despite the recent weekend news of allegations against the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with the NBA’s policy of permissible and impermissible contact between the franchise and former Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, these have been in place since the NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. While the media was busy with the free agent […]

The issue about the Los Angeles Lakers apparently tampering with Paul George ahead of last February’s trade deadline has been making a number of headlines lately due to its controversial nature. After the NBA released a statement, the ball was passed on to the Lakers in addressing the situation. Following the league office opening an […]

Since last year’s trade deadline, there were multiple reports about Paul George wanting to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the end, the Indiana Pacers ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the Pacers reportedly filed charges against the Lakers for […]

Paul George may now be part of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Indiana Pacers reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with him before the trade deadline last February. The Lakers are being charged for apparently trying to keep in touch with the four-time All-Star forward and his representatives, proposing […]

After spending his first seven seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, superstar forward Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder teaming up with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. Although George has moved on and forced his way out of Indiana, the 27-year-old still has a soft spot for the city. George […]

The center position has had a long history of dominance in the NBA with legendary figures such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal all having an argument for being in the top ten players of all time. The league has seen a serious shift away from centers who focus […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder found out the schedule of their nationally-televised games for next season, just like all other NBA teams on Monday. One of the most highly-anticipated matchups for them is on December 13th, when they visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers are not being considered by many […]

For the last several days, NBA 2K18 has been releasing the player ratings for various players across the league. Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is one of the latest to go to Twitter to unveil his rating for the upcoming game: Here it is people, what do y'all think 🤔? @Ronnie2K @NBA2K #NBA2K18 #2KFirstLook […]

While many think that the Indiana Pacers will have a weaker team next season following the trade that sent their former franchise player, Paul George, to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of their players still believes that they have enough talent to make it to the playoffs. Their promising young center, Myles Turner, made it […]

It’s throwback season for eight NBA teams this coming 2017-18 campaign with the league greenlighting the use of vintage threads for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns. This was earlier noted by Conrad Burry of Sportslogo.net, which also stated that the […]

While getting an expected loss at the hands of Team World, Indiana Pacers new shooting guard, Victor Oladipo did his native Nigeria proud, becoming the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Africa Game, finishing with 28 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the 108-97 loss. The former Hoosier started the game out with a […]

Victor Oladipo showed out at the 2017 NBA Africa Game today in Johannesburg, South Africa with 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists to earn MVP honors as Team World beat Team Africa, 108-97. Oladipo got the MVP despite the losing effort. Joining his cause for Team Africa, Emmanuel Mudiay scored 22 points, Dennis Schroder […]

Lance Stephenson has been through the wringer to finally be the face of the Indiana Pacers. After being drafted by the team in 2010 and playing his way to a starter role in 2014, the Brooklynite was well on his way to an extension and growing into his role, but ultimately chose to part ways […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the more active teams in the league this offseason with several notable roster moves. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the Pacers have decided to part ways with veteran big man Kevin Seraphin. Sources: Indiana has waived center Kevin Seraphin, who had guarantee date on the upcoming […]

The NBA has been steadily releasing the latest line of game jerseys around the league for the 2017-18 season that are sponsored by Nike. The Indiana Pacers are the latest team to unveil their uniforms for the upcoming year. In light of that, veteran forward Lance Stephenson had an intriguing quote on how he initially felt […]