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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 […]

Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell put up a series of great plays against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Midway through the fourth quarter and after a tough fadeaway shot, McConnell’s mind switched right to defense and stole the ball. After which, he ran the fastbreak offense, dishing it out his teammate who finished with […]

In an appearance on Trevor Noah’s Comedy Central Show, Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler talked about his altercation with Indiana Pacers shooting guard TJ Warren. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after the Heat forward was called for an offensive foul. This […]

The Indiana Pacers continue to resist trade calls on center Myles Turner ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Turner signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Pacers in 2018: The Pacers continue to turn away teams who inquire about Myles Turner, sources say. They are good, and they […]

The NBA has fined Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren for their roles in a heated altercation on Wednesday night. Warren was fined $25,000 for “engaging” in the altercation and making an obscene gesture that ensued in his ejection. Butler was fined $35,000 for engaging and escalating the incident on social […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler got into it with Indiana Pacers swingman T.J. Warren on Thursday in a feisty encounter between these two Eastern Conference contenders. The competitiveness and physicality seemed to have gone a bit overboard at one point, with the two needing to be separated as things began to escalate. Following the game, […]

The San Antonio Spurs are currently in a tough spot as a franchise. Despite building around veterans like DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge, they are barely holding onto the final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings with over half the season left to play. Shaking things up and pursuing a player like Myles Turner […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly listening to trade offers for third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. Although Kuzma was regarded as a future franchise cornerstone after his franchise season, the Lakers are desperate to win a title this year, especially after reports surfaced of Anthony Davis’ rejection of a max extension with the Purple and Gold. […]

Indiana Pacers guard TJ Warren was ejected on Wednesday after picking up two technical fouls following an altercation with Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after Butler was called for an offensive foul. This was after both guards got […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan thinks Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler should have been ejected after the refs tossed TJ Warren. Butler and Warren got into it on Wednesday in Indiana. Warren was ejected after picking up his second technical foul for clapping his hands in Butler’s face after Butler was called for an […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away and rival executives expect the Indiana Pacers to be active. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the Pacers could look to trade Aaron Holiday or TJ McConnell: With Victor Oladipo ready to make a return near the end of the month and Malcolm Brogdon […]

The Indiana Pacers were on the receiving end of some outstanding news on Wednesday after it was officially announced that superstar guard Victor Oladipo is targeting Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls as his much-awaited return date. The 27-year-old, who has been out of action for nearly a year now due to a season-ending knee […]

The Miami Heat easily blew out the Indiana Pacers, 122-108, and it was hardly a contest in the slightest. However, the biggest talking point of the game wasn’t the manner in which the visitors overwhelmed the home team, but on the tussle Jimmy Butler had against TJ Warren. Butler and Warren went at each other […]