Indiana Pacers Articles - Page 117

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers have made some splashy moves this offseason and become legitimate contenders in the East. On Thursday night, they made another good move, picking up forward/center Kevin Seraphin on a two-year deal worth $3.6 million. The deal was reported by Shams Charania of The Vertical. Free agent Kevin Seraphin has agreed on a […]

One of the beauties of the Internet is that we can recall almost any given moment at any given time. That was the case with Kings point guard; Ty Lawson, who predicted his signing with Sacramento a year ago over Vine live stream while smoking hookah. “I told you… I’m going to Sacramento, bro.” were […]

Indiana Pacers’ Glenn Robinson III is giving back in an incredible way this week. Last Wednesday, a tornado tragically hit the town of Kokomo, Ind. and two days later, Robinson III teamed up to volunteer with the American Red Cross to help out the victims. “Headed to Kokomo to help out some families who suffered […]

Earlier this month, Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner held a basketball camp for kids in Euless Texas. Admirably, Turner told The CW33 that he wanted to help influence the same community that helped him as a kid. It’s incredible, man. You can see I’m working hard, worked up quite a sweat and I’m just ready to go […]

Three weeks of preparation, two weeks of competition and one sweet moment of golden glory have been the whirlwind of Paul George‘s summer. The Indiana Pacers swingman refused to give up hope after a crushing injury suffered at the white versus blue scrimmage before departing for the FIBA World Championships in 2014. George suffered compound […]

Fresh off the closing ceremonies in Rio, Team USA wasted no time in showing off their newly acquired hardware on social media. Paul George was especially eager to show his gold medal and with good reason. After overcoming the awful injury he suffered two years ago in an intrasquad scrimmage with Team USA, he’s come […]

Team USA‘s performance at the Rio Olympics received plenty of mixed reviews. Regardless, the team, led by four-time Olympian Carmelo Anthony, got the job done once again. The United States left Brazil with an undefeated 8-0 record and a 96-66 win over Serbia to earn a third consecutive Olympic gold medal. So how well did […]

Paul George hasn’t been able to win a championship with the Indiana Pacers yet, but there is still time for him. He hasn’t even reached the NBA Finals and doesn’t know what the feeling is like to actually win a championship. But with Team USA, as we know, he just won the Olympic gold medal […]

The NBA schedule has been out for a good amount of time already, and each team’s respective calendars are ready for everyone’s scrutiny. For the Indiana Pacers, a particular month has been singled out as being, allegedly, very easy. The basis for that was apparently their opponents’ records from last season. How accurate is that […]

It’s one of the most bizarre weddings you may ever see, and this one is wrapped in fandom and make believe. Indiana University student Braden Norris, and a few of his friends threw a mock wedding this week, and the theme wasn’t a color, but rather Indiana Pacers star Paul George. The groomsmen wore different George […]

For Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner, there was a specific moment in his rookie season that holds more importance than the others. Turner found himself responsible for defending the lane against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in Indiana on February 1st, 2016. Turner stood tall against a charging LeBron James, who attempted one of […]

All of us have persons close to us whom we owe so much, and it’s always priceless to see smiles on their faces. For Myles Turner, he didn’t just brought smiles, but also funny and surprised reactions, from two individuals that are dear to him. His aunt and grandma were clueless about what’s to happen, […]

Frank Vogel took over as head coach of the Orlando Magic this summer. Since his appointment, there have been some moves that give the team a new identity. For Vogel, having six new players on the roster will be a challenge, but it’s one that he is well versed in. Frank believes that management and […]

No need to worry about getting fined in Rio. Paul George didn’t hold back after Team USA’s 98-88 win over Australia yesterday during group play at the Rio Olympics. George and the United States were tested for the first time in these Olympics while it was Australia’s physical play being the main reason the game […]

Once one of the most confident and cocky NBA players in the league, Reggie Miller is bowing down to another shooter. While guest hosting the Dan Patrick Show this week, Miller surprisingly admitted that he thinks Larry Bird would have beaten him in a three-point shooting contest. Miller played against and for Bird in his […]

Larry Bird was recently interviewed by long time friend Dan Patrick on his show. The 3 time NBA Champion and now President of the Indiana Pacers believe the talented Eastern squad can elevate their level of play, especially on the scoring end. “We want a style where we can score,” Bird told the Dan Patrick Show. “I’d like […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Myles Turner decided to use Twitter and Instagram to reveal his official logo on Monday. According to Scott Agness of VigilantSports.com, Turner signed an apparel deal with Nike shortly after being drafted last summer. Turner’s logo is comprised of his initials and number. His initials are shown with a large ‘M’ surrounding a small ‘T’ down […]

It hasn’t all been perfect for Team USA so far in Rio. During the second half of the United States’ 119-62 win over China in the Rio Olympics Saturday, Paul George was on the receiving end of a not-so-proud moment. George was picking up a Chinese ball handler full-court and was not ready for this move. […]

French gymnast Samir Ait Said took everyone’s attention in the last way he would have wanted when his routine ended up with his palm on his face after seeing his leg brake upon landing. The scene was very much reminiscent of what happened to Paul George two years ago during a Team USA scrimmage. George […]

During Team USA’s 119-62 romp over China, it wasn’t only the Chinese squad who got embarrassed during the game. In a rare instance, Paul George became the victim of a crossover courtesy of Zhao Jiwei. https://vine.co/v/5qTeugF5PeU If the 52-point trashing wasn’t enough to heal wounds, George still came up with an explanation over what happened […]