Indiana Pacers Articles - Page 115

During the 2014-2015 season, the Atlanta Hawks turned a lot of heads by winning 60 games and had many people consider them as one of the league’s teams of the future. However, they failed to continue their success and only won 48 games last year and were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second […]

The injuries continue to pile up for the Indiana Pacers, as they will lose yet another of their top scorers as center Myles Turner was declared out of Monday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Nate McMillan announced prior to the game. Turner has a sprained right ankle which he played through […]

A wave of forward soreness has hit the Indiana Pacers, as star forward Paul George (sore left ankle), small forward C.J. Miles (sore left knee) and power forward Kevin Seraphin (sore left knee) are out for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to the team. George had played through the soreness for two games, but […]

Third-year shooting guard Glenn Robinson III came away with some extra playing time thanks to injuries to Paul George (ankle) and C.J. Miles (knee). The Indiana Pacers‘ young gun didn’t waste any time giving fans something to cheer about as he took this beautifully lofted left-handed lob from Monta Ellis in transition and finished it […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George will sit out of today’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns, according to Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star. George still feels soreness in his left ankle and will have an X-ray and MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the injury, head coach Nate McMillan told Taylor. “It was […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is one of the most promising young players in the organization — with dunks like he had today against seasoned Orlando Magic shot-blocker Serge Ibaka, we can see what the fuss is all about. Turner caught the ball near the baseline, pump-faked his defender Nikola Vucevic out of the picture […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had his tracking radar on during Wednesday night’s 122-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-11 center came from behind to block Robert Covington‘s alley-oop finish right before it touched the glass. Talk about great timing. Myles Turner with the nasty block! https://t.co/l4jZR6qnI0 — NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) November 10, 2016 […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George has been fined $15,000 for kicking a ball into the stands during the team’s 111-94 win over the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 5, according to a league. The incident occurred with 1:42 remaining in the third quarter, George was assessed a technical foul and ejected shortly after. Paul George apologizes […]

During the third quarter of his team’s game against the Chicago Bulls last Saturday, Indiana Pacers‘ forward Paul George kicked the ball to let out his frustrations. And while he intended it to hit the stanchion, it went straight to the crowd and hit a woman in the face. His action got him an ejection […]

Coming into this season, expectations were high for the Indiana Pacers after adding key pieces to their roster. Many think of them as contenders in the Eastern Conference, but so far after seven games, the team has underwhelmed, currently with a losing 3-4 record following their loss on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets. The […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George was ejected from Saturday night’s game, after being called for a foul late in the third quarter. The Pacers were leading the Chicago Bulls by a margin of 20 points when George fouled Jimmy Butler driving to the basket. In a moment of frustration George kicked the basketball into the […]

During his prime, Kobe Bryant was one of the most difficult players to defend. He had a variety of ways to score on a defender and his ability to create his own shot made him a very difficult matchup. But in Game 2 of the 2000 finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers, Jalen Rose figured out a […]

One of the worst altercations in the NBA’s history occurred on November 19th, 2004, and the event still stings over a decade later. A fight broke out with less than a minute left in a rivalry game between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers. Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, laid on the scorers […]

One of the most exciting plays during an NBA game second to a monster dunk is neither a three-pointer nor a half-court heave. Blocking shots come in a close second, and blocking dunks makes for twice the excitement. The Los Angeles Lakers made their way to Indiana to face off against Paul George and the Pacers. […]

The Indiana Pacers have signed rookie free-agent Ben Bentil to a contract, the team announced Monday. The terms of the contract have not been disclosed yet, per team policy. Bentil was drafted 51st overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA Draft, but was unable to receive a contract due to a crowded youth mix […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

After an impressive rookie season, the Indiana Pacers have exercised their option on their promising center Myles Turner. The move guarantees his contract for the 2017-2018 season. It was an expected decision and easy one to make as the 20-year-old became one of the better rookies last year under then-head coach Frank Vogel. The former Texas Longhorn averaged 10.3 […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner is happy with his current team, but he wasn’t always like this and once thought about quitting the NBA. It was during the 2013-2014 season which was the worst of his career, and where he thought he might be done. He wondered if he was cut out for the league, and if he […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

During the preseason game between the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls, Paul George made a very difficult move look easy. At the 6:51 mark of the fist quarter, the 26-year-old Fresno State product stole the ball after Nikola Mirotic attempted a cross court pass to Jimmy Butler. He quickly ran to the opposite side […]

Fresh off a 113-96 preseason win against the New Orleans Pelicans, the retooled Indiana Pacers have plenty of promise for this season. So much, in fact, that star forward Paul George thinks they could easily score 115 points a night. But even after a satisfying start to their preseason, the Pacers were back at work the […]

Former Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson joined a local radio broadcast for an interview on Monday. After spending four seasons with the Pacers, Stephenson turned down a lucrative contract from the team and left to play in Charlotte. The host of the Query and Schultz show,  Jake Query, asked Stephenson about playing in Indiana, and the […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George has made plenty of strides in his recovery from a horrific leg injury that sidelined him the vast majority of the 2014-15 season – perhaps all of the strides. George came back swinging last season to the tune of 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.9 steals while making […]

Things are continuing to look up for Indiana Pacers star Paul George as he heads into this season healthy and ready to go. Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star caught up with team president Larry Bird to talk contract extension time for George. I know he don’t want to talk about it all year and […]

Indiana Pacers center Al Jefferson is a team player and he’s willing to prove it. Jefferson is willing to step into a reserve and mentorship role to help Myles Turner grow as a player. The two have been practicing with one another, and it has left Jefferson impressed. He spoke on The Grady & Big Joe […]

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is a man of his convictions and he did not hesitate to tell reporters that the team would offer Paul George a max deal. Bird has built the team around his All-Star forward and was very upfront of having no plans of losing him to free agency in the future. As it sits […]

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson and Indiana Pacers forward Paul George had agreed to rent a place south of Los Angeles and split the cost this summer. A pretty well thought-out move since George is a Southern California guy and Jackson often works out in the same area. George found a place west of L.A., but […]

Former Indiana Pacers point guard C.J. Watson scored himself a free meal as he was comically mistaken for shooting guard C.J. Miles. Watson, who signed with the Orlando Magic this offseason, reached out to Miles on Twitter as the two had a good laugh about it. This is like the 3rd time in like 3 weeks […]

Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George faces a key decision this Sunday as he’s eligible to restructure his contract on Sept. 25. George has two simple options: he can extend his contract with the Pacers and become the longtime franchise star or wait until 2018 to make that decision. Why he should sign an extension: […]

The Indiana Pacers had one of the busiest summer of all teams after adding a number of major pieces to their roster. The new faces in Al Jefferson, Jeff Teague, and Thaddeus Young all figure to contribute significantly to the Pacers’ cause this season. For Thaddeus Young, his move to Indiana is a breathe of […]

Paul George‘s summer list of acts of kindness is being crossed out one-by-one. Roughly a month removed from reaching out to fellow Olympian French gymnast Samir Ait Said, who suffered an injury similar to George’s broken leg in 2014 — he’s still finding ways to spread good deeds around the city of Indiana. The Pacers small forward is […]

It’s a great year to be an Indiana Pacers fan. With the acquisitions of an All-Star-caliber guard in Jeff Teague early in the summer — and the additions of Thaddeus Young and Al Jefferson — this team is primed to make a run for one of the top spots in the Eastern Conference. The front office […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the quieter teams during this offseason’s free agency period. The team was not linked to the big name free agents but they were still able to make important moves to bolster their lineup. They also may have added by subtraction with Kevin Seraphin. Seeing some of their players from […]

It’s not always easy coming home. For George Hill, when he was traded after three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs to the Indiana Pacers, he was getting a unique chance that not many professional athletes get. Hill was born in Indianapolis and played his college ball at IUPUI. He’d be returning home to play for […]

Chicago Bulls‘ Jimmy Butler and Indiana Pacers‘ Paul George share more than just All-Star appearances and an Olympic gold medal — they also share the love for the same NFL team, the Denver Broncos. The two Team USA teammates along with Paul George Sr. were at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High watching the […]

Kevin Seraphin, after a lengthy exploration of options for this season, was acquired by the Indiana Pacers a few days ago. Before signing with the team, Seraphin had also considered playing outside of America. Curiously, his former team in the New York Knicks currently have a need for a backup big man, yet they still […]

A couple of weeks removed from his first taste of Olympic Gold, Paul George continues his road back to greatness on and off the court. The Indiana Pacers swingman has spent the better part of the last two years recovering from a gruesome leg injury and has found time to keep up with an Olympian who […]

Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner recently spoke with Basketball Insiders’ Alex Kennedy about next season’s expectations. After a disappointing first round playoff series last year, Turner believes in his team enough to predict that they can finish top three in the Eastern Conference this coming season. “As a team, we want to finish top three […]

Carl Landry is looking for a team. According to Darren Wolfson of KSTP Minnesota, there are plenty of suitors for his services. Agree that he'll help someone. Hear Rockets, Spurs, Lakers, Pacers among those interested. No #Twolves, as of now. https://t.co/1n8KzfvwOo — Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) September 3, 2016 Landry is the prototypical energy guy off […]