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The Indiana Pacers are looking to build around their franchise player for years to come. Paul George told WHTR that he and the Pacers spoke briefly about a contract extension, although there wasn’t much more than that for now. Paul George told me here in Rio there have been some initial talks about a contract extension with the […]

Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George is having a year for the ages. After his successful comeback for a full NBA season following a horrific injury, he was selected to be the featured cover athlete on NBA2K17. He also earned a spot to play for Team USA in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and now, he has a new […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George was presented the Comeback Player of the Year Players’ Voice Award by the NBPA. After missing essentially a full season with a gruesome leg injury suffered in a Team USA exhibition game, George returned to play 81 games in the 2015-2016 season. PG13 averaged 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.9 steals, […]

Latrell Sprewell recently spent some time talking with Michael Rapaport about the NBA on his live podcast. The 45-year-old Sprewell, who was the New York Knicks‘ late-90s premier player, spoke for 90 minutes and opened up for the first time since being out of the public eye for years. Sprewell was known for giving candid […]

After being traded to the Utah Jazz, news broke out that George Hill was notified about it by the Indiana Pacers only through voicemail. Weeks after the rumors surfaced, his former team took to Twitter on Wednesday and gave their side: To clarify some misinformation that has been reported, Larry Bird informed George Hill of his trade […]

In his rookie year, Indiana Pacers forward-center Myles Turner has turned a lot of heads with his play. Not only did he produce the numbers to help his team, he also did the intangibles, mostly on the defensive end. The 19 year old also showed that he is the complimentary player the team needed to have alongside […]

The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed their restricted free agent center, Miles Plumlee. The deal is reported to be for four years, $52 million. The Bucks have re-signed restricted free agent @milesplumlee13!! #OwnTheFuture Details: https://t.co/QPqfRpfOGO pic.twitter.com/zvi1QjmKnN — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 2, 2016 The Duke University product appeared in 61 games […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is happy about the roster moves made this summer by team President Larry Bird, and after a year back from a serious leg injury, he says he’s ready to resume his leadership role on the team. After watching the team acquire Jeff Teague, Al Jefferson and Thaddeus Young to the roster, […]

Paul George came out of Team USA‘s exhibition matchup against China last Tuesday in Oakland with a left calf strain. He was held out of the second-to-last exhibition game against Venezuela on Friday and is now also being held out of Monday’s matchup and exhibition finale against Nigeria. Kyrie Irving has mild left thigh bruise […]

One of best feel-good stories of this whole Team USA camp so far has been that of Paul George. It’s hard to forget that one eventful national team scrimmage where George ended up with one of the most gruesome basketball injuries ever. His leg was fractured in a grotesque manner than it had to be […]

The Indiana Pacers have made major moves this offseason in hopes of making a big leap in the Eastern Conference. Larry Bird and the rest of the Pacers front office have had one of the busiest summers of all executives. And the results have been very impressive as Jeff Teague, Thaddeus Young, and Al Jefferson […]

As part of the NBA Global Games series, the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will be playing a regular season game in London’s O2 Arena on Janurary 12th, 2017. The announcement was made on Facebook Live from the NBA’s European headquarters in London. Nuggets guard Gary Harris was in attendance for the big reveal, which […]

When the current Team USA Men’s National Basketball team recently met Major Scott Smiley, an American hero and Purple Heart recipient, they weren’t just able to shake his hand, but also got to learn a very valuable lesson from him – what it truly means to represent one’s country. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski has been known […]

A few years ago, Paul George found himself mentioned in the conversation for best player in the NBA. It was possibly a stretch, but he was in people’s minds. His Indiana Pacers had reached the Eastern Conference finals two years in a row and George was deemed to be close to LeBron James and Kevin Durant […]

The Indiana Pacers made it official Thursday, announcing they have signed point guard Aaron Brooks to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. The 31-year-old Brooks has played 11 seasons in the NBA, the last two of which were with the Chicago Bulls. He played in all 82 games two years ago, averaging 11.6 points and 3.0 […]

Paul George has vivid memories of training for the Olympics. Two years ago, as part of the blue team in the pre-Olympic Team USA practice scrimmage, Paul George suffered one of the most horrific injuries to happen on the hardcourt. Teammates and spectators watched in horror as Paul George snapped his leg while driving to […]

This year’s free agency was the most anticipated since 2010, when LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent. The biggest name of the summer has been Kevin Durant and as everyone knows, he ultimately chose to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join forces with the reigning Western Conference Champs Golden State Warriors. As everyone in […]

Ty Lawson believes that a team will eventually get him for a price cheaper than what he believes he is worth. For an indication of what Ty Lawson may still be able to do, look no further than his days with the Denver Nuggets. While he had a down year, Ty Lawson may still be […]

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird recently spoke about the team’s star forward, Paul George, and his return to Team USA. Bird is proud of PG13’s progress and how he bounced back from the gruesome leg injury he suffered in 2014. In a Q&A with ESPN’s Nick Friedell, Bird said he understands the situation his franchise player […]

Earlier this month, the Indiana Pacers traded point guard George Hill to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal that also involved the Atlanta Hawks. The Pacers moved Hill in order to make space for the player they were receiving, Jeff Teague. It is usually a difficult situation being traded, but it may have been even […]

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. […]