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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner and Atlanta Hawks youngster John Collins are both reportedly on the trading block, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6: If the current trade buzz is accurate, the general market for young frontcourt players is robust, with league executives saying both the […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo’s return game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday was pretty emotional. Not only was Oladipo playing in his first basketball game in over a year, but the All-Star hit the game-tying shot with just seconds left in regulation, which helped send the game into overtime, where Indiana wound up winning. […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo admits he’s sad he was never able to meet Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in person. Bryant and Oladipo only had a few chats over the phone: “I talked to him a few times on the phone, texted with him a few times, but I never got […]

The NBA’s last two minute report from Wednesday’s games revealed that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was fouled by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo with 2.1 seconds left in regulation. The report says Oladipo made contact with LaVine’s arm during his shooting motion that affected his driving shot attempt, which was not called at […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, but don’t expect the Indiana Pacers to be active. According to Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer, the Pacers aren’t expected to make any major moves before the Feb. 6 deadline: Victor Oladipo just came back and Indiana is 31-17. League sources don’t expect any major action from the […]

In his first game back since last January, Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo dedicated a clutch shot to the late Kobe Bryant. Down three to the Chicago Bulls with 14.3 seconds left, the former Indiana Hoosier didn’t take a lot of time to fire up a long three in the face of the defender […]

After a ruptured quad tendon kept Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo out for the team’s last 86 games dating back to last season, the 27-year-old star made his season debut to roaring applause. Coming off the bench and checking into the game with just over four minutes left in the first quarter, the two-time All-Star […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen believes Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis is an All-Star. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday on TNT. Coaches vote for the reserves: Bulls coach Jim Boylen on Domantas Sabonis: “I think he is an All-Star. His play has been terrific.” All-Star reserves, voted on by the […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will make his first appearance in 371 days on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Oladipo has not played in an NBA game since Jan. 23, 2019, when he suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. Though Oladipo is set to make a triumphant return, the Pacers will still […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. He will start by playing in short bursts, similar to what New Orleans Pelicans rookie […]

Victor Oladipo will return to the Pacers lineup for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The former No. 2 overall pick has been out of commission for a year due to a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, but he’s ready to take the floor again. The fact that Oladipo has recovered enough […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. Expect for Victor Oladipo to come off the bench and be on […]

Indiana Pacers combo guard Malcolm Brogdon is optimistic about playing against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday despite having two more steps to pass as part of the NBA’s concussion protocol. Brogdon suffered a concussion on Jan. 22 against the Phoenix Suns and has missed the Pacers’ previous two games: Brogdon is optimistic about playing Wed […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo will be making his return from a ruptured quad tendon against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, just over a year after the injury initially happened. Given that Oladipo has not had live game action in over a year, one has to wonder just how long Pacers head coach Nate McMillan […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard continued his scoring outburst, exploding for 50 points in their win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. In their 139-129 win over the Pacers, Lillard put up 50 points on 60.9 percent shooting from the field — going for 8-of-12 from deep and 14-of-16 from the free-throw line. Lillard […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum is hopeful that he will be able to play on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. After missing three games in a row because of an ankle injury, McCollum practiced on Saturday: CJ McCollum is hopeful that he will be able to play tomorrow. "I’ll do some more testing […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner hasn’t had the breakout season that many expected from the fifth-year pro. Despite that, Turner is still an athletic, young and exciting big man who, when given the opportunity, can give fans crazy highlights. Turner had one of those highlights in the Pacers game against the Golden State Warriors on […]

After suffering a devastating quad rupture late last season, Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo plans to make his return in the 2019-20 season next week against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old former second-overall pick said on Friday the emotional journey of his rehab has been the toughest, calling basketball his “everything” (via FOX […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon won’t play against the Golden State Warriors on Friday after not practicing on Thursday. Brogdon suffered a concussion on Wednesday versus the Phoenix Suns: Malcolm Brogdon did not practice and won’t play Friday vs Warriors due to a concussion sustained last night. pic.twitter.com/D8PMKWIMoN — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) January 23, 2020 […]

Ricky Rubio almost signed with the Indiana Pacers this past summer in free agency, but he ended up joining the Phoenix Suns. Rubio admits he was “close” to signing with the Pacers. The veteran point guard is happy, though, that he landed with the Suns, per Gina Mizell of The Athletic: Early in the day […]

The Indiana Pacers had some fun on Twitter Wednesday night at the expense of the Phoenix Suns. Indiana’s Twitter account posted a side-by-side of forward T.J. Warren’s stat line against the Suns next to a “cash considerations” image: The Pacers deleted their best tweet so here's a screenshot. pic.twitter.com/lNOgpSqfa4 — iPacers.com (@iPacersblog) January 23, 2020 […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie capitalized on Kyrie Irving’s extended absence to stake his claim as one of the better backcourt players in the Eastern Conference. Dinwiddie is also beginning to generate some trade interest from opposing teams. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported teams are “intrigued” at the prospect of trading for […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo will be making his season debut on Jan. 29 at home against the Chicago Bulls. Pacers head coach Nate McMillan says the franchise will have conversations this week about how to ease Oladipo back into the rotation: McMillan on Oladipo’s Jan 29 return v Chicago (will be a min restriction): “That’s […]

During his 17-year NBA career, Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, had a reputation as an energetic, hot-headed and tough player. He was a key component of the infamous “Malice at the Palace” that occurred in 2004 when he was on the Indiana Pacers. It may not be as prevalent as it is […]

Before Monday’s showdown with the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan had some generous words to his former player Bojan Bogdanovic. McMillan admitted that Bogdanovic is playing the best basketball of his career this season. Bogdanovic played two seasons with the Pacers under McMillan. Bogdanovic has been playing phenomenal this season. In Saturday’s […]

Domantas Sabonis made history after leading his Indiana Pacers to their first win in Denver since 2007. The lefty power forward put up 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a monster triple-double, becoming the first player in Pacers history to put up a 20-15-10 mark since the team entered the league in 1976-77. […]

After putting up an inspired performance in their win over the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Doug McDermott claims that the team is motivated by the lack of respect. “People don’t give us a lot of respect, and we like that. It’s just motivation for us. We feel like we’re one of the better teams […]

Apart from recording their fifth consecutive win on Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers also finally put an end to an ugly skid with their inspiring 115-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. As it turns out, the Pacers haven’t had much success playing in the Mile High City, going winless in Denver for […]

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis achieved a personal milestone on Sunday, notching his first career triple-double during his team’s 115-107 road win over the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The 23-year-old Lithuanian big displayed his versatility by scattering 22 points (10-16 FG), 15 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the red-hot Pacers to their […]

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott has interest in participating in the 3-point contest during NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. McDermott said that he has not been asked to join the field, but he would welcome an invite. The former Creighton star also suggested it would be fun to partake in the festivities in 2021 in […]

Indiana Pacers star big man Domantas Sabonis has been experiencing some discomfort in his left knee. The injury is a result of a deep bone bruise. The left knee injury will continue to linger, but it won’t restrict the veteran forward. Via Scott Agness of The Athletic: Domantas Sabonis was checked out by three doctors […]

The Denver Nuggets have ruled out point guard Jamal Murray and power forward Paul Millsap for Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Murray will miss multiple games due to a sprained left ankle, while Millsap is still dealing with a left knee contusion: Jamal Murray (ankle) and Paul Millsap (contusion) are still out of tomorrow’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play against the Indiana Pacers on Friday after missing 15 games. Towns has been out with a left knee injury, an ailment he suffered against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 13: KAT “looks good” to play tonight, per Saunders #PacersTimberwolves — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) January […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo says power forward Domantas Sabonis should be an All-Star this season. Sabonis is putting up career numbers this season for the Pacers, who have 26 wins despite Oladipo not playing a single game yet: .@VicOladipo letting 'em know, @Dsabonis11 should be a 🔒 for the @NBAAllStar Game 🔥https://t.co/T6jmxAXvtp ⭐️ […]

Domantas Sabonis has become a key man for the Indiana Pacers, and his performance over the course of the season solidifies his importance in the roster. Now, his latest outing is one that would convince the Pacers front office to keep hold of him. During his team’s 104-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sabonis finished […]

As part of a sit-down interview with Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo revealed the help and motivation that his mother gave to him throughout his rehabilitation process. Oladipo hasn’t played in roughly one year. The former No. 2 overall pick suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo vows to “go full throttle” when he makes his much-awaited return to the court. Oladipo is on track to return from his knee injury on Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls: “I’m not gonna ease my way into anything,” Oladipo told Shams Charania of Stadium during a recent sitdown interview. […]

The Indiana Pacers are a good team and when Victor Oladipo comes back they have a chance to become a great one. But, you’d probably be hard-pressed to find many Pacers fans to expect a championship this year. Still, if the Pacers get Oladipo back and add another piece to the puzzle, there’s no reason […]

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis is dealing with a knee injury, but that isn’t stopping him from playing. According to Scott Agness of The Athletic, Pacers head coach Nate McMillan says he was told that Sabonis can’t hurt his left knee anymore and that it’s simply a matter of pain tolerance. McMillan added that […]