Indiana Pacers Articles - Page 117

It’s always a great story when an athlete goes back to play for a team in his hometown. It was particularly a great story for Jeff Teague, who signed with the Indiana Pacers this summer, because it came out also that he would be living at home with his parents. And yes, the Pacers are […]

The Atlanta Hawks re-introduced returning free agent Kent Bazemore on Wednesday. He spoke with other teams this summer, but eventually felt the Hawks were truly his best choice. Bazemore signed with the Hawks for $70 million over the next four years. He will retain his starting position and come back to a slightly different team, […]

Who says a grown man living at home with their parents is a bad thing? Newly acquired Indiana Pacers point guard Jeff Teague does not. Teague, who was traded to his hometown Pacers in a three-team deal, discussed some interesting details regarding his living situation. In an interview with 97.5 FM in Indianapolis, Teague spoke […]

According to  The Vertical’s Shams Charania, the ndiana Pacers are in advanced discussions with former Chicago Bulls free-agent guard Aaron Brooks. They’re aiming for a one-year deal for an amount not yet disclosed. Brooks spent the better part of the past two seasons as a backup to Derrick Rose, averaging 7.1 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 […]

Th Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent point guard Jarret Jack for the veteran’s minimum as reported by Shams Charania of the Vertical: Free agent Jarrett Jack has agreed to a one-year minimum deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2016 This is a great pick up […]

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is looking to build a competitive team that can challenge for the Eastern Conference title. The team recently introduced three new additions, Thaddeus Young, Al Jefferson and Jeremy Evans, as part of Bird’s plan. Meet the newest members of the Indiana #Pacers: @yungsmoove21, Al Jefferson, and @JeremyEvans40! pic.twitter.com/jIeqyPaAUG — Indiana […]

In what was a surprising move by the Indiana Pacers, head coach Frank Vogel was let go by President of basketball operations Larry Bird in May. Many weren’t in favor of the decision because Vogel was certainly not an issue to the city or the team, and many media members questioned the logic behind the […]

After nearly a decade of consistent scoring for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, Al Jefferson is ready to move on to the fifth organization of his career. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Jefferson has reached an agreement on a three-year, $30 million contract with the Indiana Pacers. Woj notes that […]

Another former Indiana Pacers player could soon join George Hill in Utah very soon. Solomon Hill, a versatile player capable of playing on the wing in a traditional set or as a power forward who can stretch the floor in a small-ball lineup, is seeking to cash out in free agency after the Pacers declined his 4th year […]

Despite some of his collegues dismissing themselves from the tournament games, Pacers star Paul Gerorge will keep his commitment to Team USA and play in the Olympic games in Rio this summer. After completing a successful rehab of breaking his leg during a scrimmage for Team USA two years ago, he is ready to continue where […]

On Wednesday the Utah Jazz agreed to a three team trade that would send this year’s number 12 draft pick to Atlanta in return for Pacers’ point guard George Hill. At 30 years old, Hill will become the most experienced player on the roster for the Jazz, who missed the playoffs by one game this […]

The Nets were not very good last year at all and even lost their top 3 pick to the Celtics. Thaddeus Young was a bright spot for the team as he shot above 50% from the floor and averaged 15 points and 9 rebounds per game. Brooklyn is beginning their rebuild and they have a […]

The off-season is officially under way! We have been hearing plenty of rumors circulating for the past couple of weeks that have included some big time players. Today, the first trade of the summer has been finalized. Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to break the news just a little while ago: Atlanta is sending guard […]

Many NBA fans remember the infamous Malice at the Palace as a smear on the reputation of the league. This 2004 brawl during an early season game between the Indiana Pacers and the defending champion Detroit Pistons led to nine players being suspended for a cumulative 146 games, five players being charged with assault and […]

Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant retired after the 2015-16 season, but his amazing play on the court and relentless determination will never be forgotten. This is especially true for the family of Pacers’ star, Paul George. The George family recently brought home an adorable pitbull puppy and, in honor of the Lakers’ legend, the family thought […]

San Antonio Spurs forward David West has officially declined his $1.5 million player option for next season. West shocked everyone after turning down a $12 million dollar option with the Indiana Pacers, and signing for the veteran minimum with the Spurs for a chance to win a championship. West fell on the depth chart behind […]

The Sacramento Kings had one dysfunctional 2015-16 season. Other than missing the playoffs for the 10th consecutive year, the Kings’ season was overshadowed by the never-ending feud between DeMarcus Cousins and George Karl. It was no secret that Cousins never had a good relationship with Karl, as he made it publicly clear before and after […]

Kobe Bryant’s NBA career may be over, but that doesn’t mean his legend will be forgotten any time soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great will be appearing on the cover of the legends edition of NBA 2K17, while Indiana Pacers forward Paul George will be appearing on the regular cover of the game. Bryant, who […]

Kevin Durant‘s impending free agency this coming summer has been discussed for a couple years now, with outrageous rumors connecting just about every team in the league to OKC’s superstar scorer. Now that it’s finally here, fans across the country are getting their hopes up that their favorite teams can possibly win the KD sweepstakes. […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is having a year that’s shaping up to be a great one. Yesterday, he was revealed as the new NBA 2k coverboy, and now he has decided to attempt to re-join Team USA for this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Prior to the 2015-2016 season, George suffered a horrific […]

For those that have been living under a rock, Paul George is spending his offseason in Europe. He has been seen traveling through different countries with Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson and was even spotted in a photo with hip-hop artist Nelly in Barcelona, Spain. The Indiana Pacers forward has a lot of time on […]

In not so shocking news, Dwane Casey would have been fired had the Toronto Raptors lost their first round playoff series. While the Raptors are currently in the midst of an Eastern Conference Finals battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers, reports have surfaced that the Raptors would have canned Casey had they lost in the first […]

When Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird held a press conference to announce that Frank Vogel wouldn’t be returning as their head coach next season, he stated that Vogel attempted to delay Bird’s decision and sway him the other way. Bird, via NBA.com: We talked this morning for probably a half hour on the phone. He was […]

Who said that two Eastern Conference rivals can’t be the best of friends during the offseason? Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons have a lot of time on their hands. Both of their teams were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs several weeks prior. With basketball […]

The search is over for a coach in Orlando. Just a week after former Magic coach Scott Skiles resigned from his position, the Orlando has agreed in principle to hire Frank Vogel to fill the vacant position. The Magic averaged 102.1 ppg while giving up 103.7 ppg, so while they weren’t short on offense, their defense needs […]

Nate McMillan was officially hired as the new Indiana Pacers head coach just a couple of days ago. McMillan joins an organization with a lot of nice assets including Paul George, Monta Ellis, and Myles Turner. McMillan went on Sirius XM Radio yesterday to talk about Turner and had an interesting comparison for him. 'Very […]

A little more than a week after not retaining Frank Vogel, Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers have officially announced the hiring of Nate McMillan as their new head coach. McMillan served as the associate head coach under Vogel for the past three seasons. It was reported over the weekend that McMillan would become the new […]

Nate McMillan is back as a head coach in the NBA. It was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical that the Indiana Pacers and McMillan are finalizing a deal that will allow him to be their next head coach. McMillan has been serving in an assistant coach capacity with the Pacers since 2013. The […]

It’s been 40 full years since the ABA played its final game, but Julius Erving believes its legacy still lives on in today’s NBA. Erving was involved in the ABA’s final contest on May 13th, 1976. Dr. J’s New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets in the 1976 Finals, the second championship of Erving’s ABA career. […]

It’s safe to say that Jeff Van Gundy won’t be coaching the Indiana Pacers any time soon. Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird was widely criticized for his argument of why he fired head coach Frank Vogel. One of those arguments was that players start to tune out a coach’s voice after about three […]

On Thursday, the Pacers announced that they would not be renewing Frank Vogel’s contract thereby relinquishing him from his position as the head coach of the team. Paul George, who has been coached by Vogel for six seasons shared a touching message on Instagram after he was released from his position. The Pacers finished this […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fired Dave Joerger as head coach on Saturday, but already have a big name in mind to fill the void. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi of The Vertical, the Grizzlies will pursue Frank Vogel and are willing to pay him top dollar to coach in Memphis: Memphis plans to pursue Frank Vogel, league […]

Dave Joerger may have lost one head coaching gig, but it looks like he’s in line for another. The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Joerger is at the top of the Sacramento Kings‘ wish list after being fired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday morning. Part of the reason Joerger was fired by the Grizzlies […]

The New York Knicks may have found a new candidate for their head coaching vacancy. While most signs seems to point toward the Knicks bringing back interim coach Kurt Rambis as the head coach for next season, New York is still keeping its options open. Marc Berman and Fred Kerber of The New York Post […]

After 5 seasons, the Indiana Pacers have parted ways with Frank Vogel after his contract ended this past season. So far, possibilities for the Vogel’s replacement include Nate McMillan, Brian Shaw, Jim Boylen, Mike D’Antoni, Jay Larranaga, Mark Jackson , and Ettore Messina. Nate McMillan is currently assistant coach of the Indiana Pacers, however, his history as head […]

When the Indiana Pacers officially parted ways with Frank Vogel on Thursday, the move was met with general shock. How could the Pacers let go of a 42-year-old coach that had just taken them to two consecutive conference finals just a couple years prior? For those that aren’t aware, Vogel is clearly a respected coach […]

Earlier this morning, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird announced that the team would not re-sign head coach Frank Vogel, choosing instead to simply let his contract run out. Some players and members of the media spoke out against this decision, and even Bird admitted that Vogel is “the best. He’s the real deal.” Being the […]

After compiling a record of 250-181 during his tenure with the Indiana Pacers, the organization decided to let Frank Vogel go. In his six years there, the Pacers reached the playoffs five times, only missing out on the dance in 2014-15 when Paul George was out for most of the season with his horrific leg injury. […]

Earlier this morning, it was announced that the Indiana Pacers would not retain Frank Vogel as their head coach moving forward. While the decision is still very fresh, some fans and members of the media are starting to speculate on who president Larry Bird will bring in to fill the position. Immediately, one high-profile candidate on the […]