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The “Malice in the Palace” is one of the most chaotic and darkest incidents to occur at an NBA game in the league’s history—and resulted in the largest collective punishments for a group of players for a singular incident. Yet, Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace) evidently didn’t quite grasp the seriousness of the incident, […]

Malcolm Brogdon recently guested on the The JJ Redick Podcast, and one of the things they covered was how Redick himself believes that his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, should have drafted Brogdon in the 2016 NBA Draft. According to Redick, he actually pleaded with the Clippers to take a chance on Brogdon with […]

Throughout his illustrious career, the late, great Kobe Bryant went to the Finals a grand total of seven times. He won the title in five out of those seven appearances, giving him a 71% winning percentage in the pinnacle of the sport. Bryant had no shortage of amazing moments throughout those seven Finals appearances. We’ve […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

The NBA is still finalizing its return-to-play plan for the coming months, but players like Jamal Crawford and JR Smith could find themselves on a new team. With some players expressing concerns with respect to heading to the “bubble” in Orlando, the league has created provisions to allow for roster flexibility and player freedom. Shams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have quite a rich history that includes more than a few headline-grabbing narratives. What we will be focusing on, however, are a number of potentially franchise-altering trade deals that the Knicks allegedly came close to, but for one reason or […]

With the 2019-20 NBA campaign on the verge of returning, the usual suspects still remain the favorites to win a championship: the two Los Angeles teams and the Milwaukee Bucks. While there are obvious reasons as to why the Clippers, Lakers and Bucks are the top dogs, there are other clubs who could end up […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been one of the most outspoken NBA players in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police last week. The former Rookie of the Year winner not only participated in the peaceful protests in his hometown of Atlanta, but Brogdon also addressed the […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon was one among the several NBA players who marched out in the streets to protest in his hometown of Atlanta. In an online interview with Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson, Brogdon detailed his experience. Brogdon actually went with Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown, who shares the hometown of Atlanta. Brogdon […]

The Indiana Pacers have consistently been home to superstar players throughout its rich history. The franchise has been around since 1967 and played in both the ABA and NBA. With that said, we take a look at the five greatest Pacers of all time. There is no shortage of players to choose from, as eight […]

The Indiana Pacers have retired five jerseys in franchise history. The organization has over 2,200 wins when you combine its ABA and NBA records, so there have been several great players who have suited up for Indy. With that said, let’s take a look at each player who has their jersey retired by the Pacers. […]

The Indiana Pacers franchise has three ABA championships since becoming a professional team back in 1967. However, as an NBA team, the Pacers have failed to win a title, although they have come close on a number of occasions. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the five best teams in Pacers franchise […]

Despite having some relative success over the years, the Indiana Pacers are still not a prime destination for free agents. Sure, they managed to lure some gems in the past in David West, Bojan Bogdanovic and Darren Collision, while their most recent pickup of Malcolm Brogdon is also paying dividends. Their struggles to land superstars […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo did not have the kind of comeback tour he probably envisioned. Oladipo missed the majority of the 2019-20 NBA season after suffering a ruptured quad tendon in January of 2019, and he played in just 13 games before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Oladipo is […]

The Indiana Pacers have been around since 1967. They were in the ABA for the first nine years of its existence before joining the NBA in 1976. The Pacers franchise has an overall record of 2,210-2,076. While the organization has zero NBA championships, it does have three ABA trophies and 26 NBA playoff appearances. The […]

“The Last Dance” provided the internet with multiple meme-worthy moments. One of the latest viral images, from Episode 9, captures a particularly fired-up Indiana Pacers fan throwing colorful language at Chicago Bulls players during the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, which the Bulls won in seven games. The woman who hurled a healthy “IN YOUR F***ING […]

The 2020 NBA Conference Finals were scheduled to start on May 19 (with a possible move up to May 17) had the league not suspended the 2019-20 campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA has seen plenty of amazing conference finals series over the years. The stakes are even higher when it goes the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Reggie Miller knew that appearing on ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series would dug up some old painful wounds that took some time to heal. According to his former Pacers teammate Jalen Rose, Miller initially thought about refusing to appear in the now-critically acclaimed documentary, which chronicled the greatness of Jordan and […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller is just one of many superstars who couldn’t get past Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls at the height of their dominance in the ’90s. Although his Pacers team failed to dethrone the Bulls in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, Miller is proud of the fact that the squad managed […]

After pulling away in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan had some choice words for Larry Bird as seen in Episode 9 of The Last Dance. The Pacers forced a Game 7 against the powerhouse Bulls squad. Jordan himself admitted that the Pacers were the toughest team they competed […]

Bodyguard Gus Lett became a father figure for Michael Jordan. So when Lett was diagnosed with cancer, the Chicago Bulls icon mustered all his courage to boot out the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. The Bulls were faced up against the Larry Bird-coached Pacers squad comprised of Reggie Miller, […]

Apart from captivating audiences with the Chicago Bulls’ greatness in the ’90s, “The Last Dance” has also given us plenty of Michael Jordan meme-able moments. The last episodes, which aired on Sunday (May 17), gave us yet another hilarious Jordan reaction. MJ flashed a devilish grin as he re-watched the fight between him and Indiana Pacers […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan admitted that it was Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers that gave the Chicago Bulls the “toughest” time in the Eastern Conference — outside the Detroit Pistons. Jordan recalled their journey to the NBA Finals after booting out former Bulls guard BJ Armstrong and the Charlotte […]

NBA icon Michael Jordan is a man of many names. Fans acknowledge him as His Airness and the GOAT, while the moniker “Black Jesus” has also been thrown around from time to time. Turns out, that colorful nickname was actually bestowed upon by  Jordan to himself. As seen in the latest episode of ESPN’s 10-part docuseries […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo had a simple, yet important reason why NBA players would want to resume the 2019-20 season: money. If that wasn’t clear by the recent push from stars like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Paul, Stephen Curry and others, there is a huge pile of dollar bills waiting for rescue. “We […]

Victor Oladipo entered the NBA in 2013 with the Orlando Magic. He was the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. Since then, the Maryland native has made $84,487,440 through NBA contracts and that number is only going to rise moving forward, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Oladipo signed was his rookie deal with […]

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller finally made his much-anticipated appearance in “The Last Dance” on Sunday, and he did not disappoint. One of the best quotes coming out of the latest episodes of “The Last Dance” came from Miller, who quipped that he once convinced himself that it was his ultimate destiny to retire Michael […]

In a perfect world, the Indiana Pacers ride off into the sunset with Victor Oladipo leading the way. At the same time, not everything can be perfect, and there’s merit behind the Pacers moving their All-Star guard. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, Oladipo and the Pacers hit a stalemate after the team offered him a […]

On May 7, 1994, the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets defeated the 63-win Seattle SuperSonics to advance to the Western Conference semifinals—marking the first time an eight seeded team won a playoff series. In their honor, let’s revisit (and rank) the 8-over-1 upsets in NBA history. 5) 2012: Philadelphia 76ers over Chicago Bulls (4-2) This first-round series—and […]

The Indiana Pacers were one of the pleasant surprises of the 2019-20 season. The team won 39 games before the campaign was suspended, despite All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo only appearing in 13 contests. The high-flyer missed the early part of the season recovering from his ruptured quad tendon injury. If the 2019-20 season gets […]

Former All-Star Mark Jackson spent a good part of his career with the Indiana Pacers. In fact, he was a key member of the 1997-98 team that advanced to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He most recently opened up about how he thought his Pacers matched up against Michael Jordan and the Chicago […]

Former NBA great Metta World Peace took to Instagram live with some fans recently and was asked about the favorite team he played for, which ultimately came down to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers. However, World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, didn’t give us quite a straightforward answer and hilariously teased […]

Much like any other NBA team, the Indiana Pacers have also had their fair share of dark times in their history. There have been some ups, but certainly a good number of down moments as well. Below we highlight five of the most heartbreaking moments in the history of the Indiana Pacers. MJ a member […]

NBA champion Metta World Peace, formerly Ron Artest, went on Instagram live and interacted with some fans. While reading comments, the former Defensive Player of the Year saw a question from ClutchPoints that caught his eye: Who’s the better 3-point shooter: Stephen Curry or Reggie Miller? While many believe the Golden State Warriors superstar is […]

Victor Oladipo only appeared in 13 games for the Indiana Pacers this season, and yet the team was still able to win 39 games before the campaign was suspended due to the coronavirus crisis. Oladipo, the Pacers’ All-Star shooting guard, missed the majority of the season recovering from his knee injury. The team was looking […]

Victor Oladipo has one year remaining on his deal after this season. Whether or not the Indiana Pacers will be able to retain him remains to be seen, and if early talks are any indication, that may end up being a problem for the club. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Pacers and Oladipo […]

Before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19, the Indiana Pacers had a record of 39-26. It was an impressive mark considering All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo only appeared in 13 games. The high-flyer missed the early part of the season recovering from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. In the 13 games […]

If the 2019-20 season resumes, the Indiana Pacers will have combo guard Malcolm Brogdon back in the lineup. In a video posted on Pacers Twitter, Brogdon said he’s 100 percent recovered from his torn left rectus femoris. "𝐈'𝐦 𝟏𝟎𝟎%" Malcolm with an update for the fans 🙌 pic.twitter.com/s9bqvwU5OK — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) April 25, 2020 […]