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It would’ve been understandable if Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba closed his eyes and freaked out after seeing Devin Cannady’s gruesome ankle injury against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. But in an expression of camaraderie, Bamba took off his jersey and used it to cover Cannady’s injured foot. After the game, Bamba shared what was […]

The NBA has handed down its punishment to Indiana Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson after he headbutted San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the two teams. Sampson has been suspended one game without pay. Mills and Spurs forward Rudy Gay have been fined for their roles in the […]

The Indiana Pacers and head coach Nate Bjorkgren will be bracing for a thinner frontline in their upcoming games. This is after his starting bigs Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner were scratched off against the San Antonio Spurs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday. Making matters worse was the fact that the already shorthanded Pacers […]

A scuffle broke out on Monday when the San Antonio Spurs visited the Indiana Pacers, and Derrick White was almost at the wrong place at the wrong time. Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson was out there looking for some smoke as he got physical with Spurs guard Patty Mills, which eventually forced Rudy Gay to step […]

The Indiana Pacers will be without big man Myles Turner for an extended period following news that the 25-year-old has been ruled out indefinitely due to a foot injury. This is an undeniably tough blow for the Pacers who are currently looking to secure their place in the Eastern Conference playoffs picture. According to NBA […]

The Indiana Pacers are making sure they can properly honor the late Bobby “Slick” Leonard throughout the remainder of the 2020-21 season. Slick Leonard passed away last week at the age of 88. The reason or cause of his death was not revealed, but his sudden passing certainly shocked the whole sporting world–particularly the NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks sealed their victory on Sunday after a close battle with the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks had four players score 23 or more points, with Trae Young leading the way with 34 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds. Although Young put on a great performance to help his team secure a win, he […]

Days after Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets suffered a season-ending injury, Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz has suffered an ankle injury. Mitchell did have to be helped off the court and taken to the locker room during his team’s game against the Indiana Pacers in Salt Lake City. Utah All-Star G Donovan Mitchell […]

The Indiana Pacers continue their road trip in Salt Lake City as they get set to take on the Utah Jazz in a Friday afternoon showdown. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Jazz prediction and pick. Indiana will be riding the momentum of a current four-game winning streak. Utah is […]

The Indiana Pacers did a good job at keeping the game close against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. But come the fourth quarter, things quickly went south for them, leading to a horrible defeat. After the game, Malcolm Brogdon and Caris LeVert criticized their own play against the elite squad. According to LeVert, the […]

Paul George took a bit of a stroll down memory lane on Tuesday when his Los Angeles Clippers took on his former team, the Indiana Pacers. PG elevated to the rim to score on an emphatic two-handed jam over the outstretched arms of Pacers guard Edmond Sumner. Here’s a look at George reminding the Pacers […]

Robert “Slick” Leonard — the Indiana University men’s basketball legend, Indiana Pacers coaching navigator, and, later, the loveable voice of the Pacers from 1985-2011 — died on Tuesday in Indianapolis, per multiple reports, at 88 years old. Among his many accolades — hitting the game-winning free throw in the 1953 NCAA championship game, coaching the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will head to Indiana to take on the Pacers in a highly touted inter-conference battle on TNT. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Pacers prediction and pick. Los Angeles has won five straight games and is rolling at the perfect time as they gear up for […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller was as loyal as they come, spending all 18 seasons of his professional career with the same team. Drafted 11th overall in the 1987 draft, Miller poured his heart and soul into the franchise and he would not have had it any other way. When asked if he ever thought […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner showed why he’s a candidate for this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Award by blocking Nikola Vucevic at the rim in Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Myles Turner is currently averaging a career high of 3.5 blocks along with 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds a […]

The Miami Heat took part in a hard-fought clash against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday that resulted in a narrow victory for Miami. After squeaking out a 92-97 win over the Pacers, Jimmy Butler spoke out on Miami’s ugly win on Wednesday night. “Winning is winning; get it how you got to get it,” forward […]

Myles Turner and the rest of the Indiana Pacers shot themselves in the foot with a horrible fourth-quarter meltdown against the Miami Heat. The Pacers blew a 13-point lead in the opening half and were eventually outscored and outhustled in the second half with the Heat slowly inching their way en route to a disappointing […]

The Miami Heat travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers for the third and final time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Pacers prediction and pick. Indiana has controlled the season series this far, winning both games by a combined 30 points. In Miami’s defense, they are […]

After posting yet another triple-double on Monday, Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook got a wild surprise from his teammates as soon as he entered the locker room. Westbrook got doused in water after his monster triple-double, the 162nd of his career, led the Wizards to a huge 132-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers. You can […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has a ton of confidence in himself, especially in what he brings on the defensive end. After turning away seven shots in Indiana’s 109-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Turner claimed during his post-game interview that he has “the highest impact defensively in the league.” Via Fox Sports Indiana: Myles […]

The Indiana Pacers recently received a much-needed boost as it welcomed back the returning Caris LeVert on the floor last week. Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon expressed his contentment with his team’s performance as of late but further claimed that they still have more to give in their coming games, via Scott Agness. Malcolm Brogdon likes […]

The Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks are facing off for the second and final time this regular season as the Pacers look to even the season series. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Mavericks prediction and pick. Despite struggling as of late, the Pacers have been able […]

In disappointing, but unsurprising news, the Indiana Pacers stood pat at the NBA trade deadline. The Pacers aren’t a team that historically makes a lot of crazy moves (dealing Paul George being a huge exception), but no one seriously believes that they are a real threat to even make a top six playoff seed, let […]

Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing foot surgery, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Pacers‘ TJ Warren (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 25, 2021   This is a huge blow for the […]

The Indiana Pacers have managed to hold their own against the stacked Eastern Conference this season. However, it’s apparent they need to make some more adjustments to solidify a playoff spot since they are currently ninth in the division with a 20-23 slate. The Pacers have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, as the […]

It didn’t take long for Caris LeVert to make his presence felt in an Indiana Pacers uniform. In just his seventh game back from that scary kidney surgery, the 26-year-old swingman showcased why the Pacers thought highly of him in that blockbuster James Harden trade. LeVert showcased his clutch gene versus the pesky Detroit Pistons […]

According to a recent report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, it appears as though Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen could be on the move before the trade deadline. Charania notes that teams from around the NBA have already begun to express interest in the Bulls swingman with more than a few franchises currently making […]

As Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline approaches, teams are being forced to answer very tough questions about themselves. Do they think their rosters are ready to contend in the playoffs? Are they just one piece away? Or are they ready to rebuild as mid-to-low playoff seeds? One team that doesn’t seem to have a problem confronting […]

The Indiana Pacers are still weighing their options ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. That includes blowing it all up and drastically reshaping their roster. Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports the Pacers are taking inquiries on point guard Malcolm Brogdon, with the idea Caris LeVert can play the point moving forward. Teams are also keeping […]

The Indiana Pacers face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a Central Division showdown tonight. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Bucks prediction and pick. The Pacers currently hold a record of 19-22 overall and 17-24 against the spread. Indiana is coming off a win over the Miami Heat in which […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte’ Graham has been fairly underutilized this season due to the recent arrival of rookie standout LaMelo Ball. A few days away from the deadline, other Eastern Conference teams such as the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are expected to make a run for the 26-year-old point guard in a […]

Death, taxes, and the Indiana Pacers fielding a well-coached and competitive basketball team. Despite losing seven of their past ten games, the Pacers are still right in the thick of the playoff race. In the uber-tight Eastern Conference, where three games mark the difference between the 10th placed team and 4th, every incremental move forward […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen off a cliff over the last two months, making them potential sellers before the March 25 NBA trade deadline. Center JaVale McGee is a prime trade candidate. ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports the veteran big man is being pursued by championship contenders, with a potential buyout on the horizon if a […]

Domantas Sabonis got absolutely bodied in the paint by Bam Adebayo and proceeded to slide about 15-feet into the baseline and back behind the hoop. Talk about a tough look. The headline says it all. Now watch the dunk. BAM SLAM ALERT! Bam Adebayo's vicious poster ultimately counted, as it should 😤pic.twitter.com/xKQdrWORwZ — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Miami Heat are hosting the Indiana Pacers for the first round of their two-game set in the AmericanAirlines Arena. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pacers-Heat prediction and pick. The Pacers are heading into the two-game showdown having lost eight of their last 10 games. The […]

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in the losing effort. Despite the loss, Sabonis got a consolation prize of sorts as he set the Pacers record for most triple-doubles in a season, […]

Caris LeVert will be playing his former team for the first time tonight as the Indiana Pacers face-off with the Brooklyn Nets for the second time this regular season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nets have won nine of their last 10 games and are […]

With the NBA trade deadline looming large, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner’s name has popped up as some teams look to solidify or boost up their frontcourts. While J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star reports the Pacers are not shopping Turner, it hasn’t stopped teams from calling. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New […]

Kyrie Irving can’t wait to join Caris LeVert on the floor again. The two former teammates are set to face each other on Wednesday as the Brooklyn Nets visit the Indiana Pacers. It will be the first time that Irving will get to step foot on the same court again with LeVert after the latter […]