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Despite the immediate impact Lance Stephenson has had since re-joining the Indiana Pacers, Paul George still thinks he needs to learn some more in order to become a better player. The 26-year-old Fresno State product called out his teammate, via Malika Andrews of Yahoo! Sports, for the lack of control he has on himself during […]

Instantly injecting the Pacers with a much needed jolt of energy, Lance Stephenson has played well since signing with Indiana near the end of the regular season. Stephenson though, with his antics and wild shots can be a rather confusing player at times. So naturally, it is not too surprising to see Stephenson hit a shot […]

With not many interesting high seed vs. low seed matchups in the first round, the history between Lance Stephenson and LeBron James should make the 2-vs-7 matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers a rather interesting one to see. Many remember Stephenson comically blowing air into James’ ear during Game 5 of the Eastern […]

Lance Stephenson has provided the Indiana Pacers with a much-needed jolt of energy since signing back with the team in late March. The Pacers are 4-1 down the stretch since Stephenson’s return to Indiana. His role is a reduced version of his old one, averaging a solid 21.8 minutes off the bench and becoming a spark plug with his […]

Looking like his old self, Lance Stephenson is back on the Indiana Pacers and is having the time of his life. Stephenson is making defenders dance by playing with his usual gusto during games and more importantly, he has given the Pacers a renewed sense of energy as they try to secure a playoff berth. Stephenson’s energy […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson was quickly aware of the impact of his actions after breaking the NBA’s unwritten rule of not shooting the ball after the game is a virtual wrap. Stephenson went in for an uncontested layup in the dying seconds of Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors, drawing the ire […]

Lance Stephenson played his second home game for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday and helped his team come out with an important victory. When asked what he thinks he been contributing to them, the 26-year-old Cincinnati product said he feels his intensity has been his strong suit. He gave credit to the the Pacers’ supporters, […]

Returning to the Pacers after signing a three-year deal with the team in late March, Lance Stephenson is acting like he never left in the first place. Pacers fans at least feel that way, giving Stephenson a standing ovation in his first game back in Indianapolis. Then, true to form, he got into a bit of […]

Lance Stephenson caused quite a stir on Tuesday when he scored on a layup late in their game against the Toronto Raptors. Despite already leading by 15 points with only a few seconds left in the game, the Indiana Pacers swingman still added two more points to their total, which their opponents did not take lightly. His […]

The final seconds of the game between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors became heated as some of the visiting team’s players confronted Lance Stephenson after he scored on a layup despite his team already leading by 15 points at that time. Tempers flared and P.J. Tucker had to be restrained as he continued to […]

The Indiana Pacers completed an incredible come-from-behind victory on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. They were down by as much as 19 points but still came back to defeat their opponents and won in a blowout, 108-90. However, their impressive win was marred by a scuffle that happened just before the final buzzer. Their newest addition, […]

After bouncing around the league the past two years, Lance Stephenson is back to where he started his NBA career. Last week, the Indiana Pacers once again signed their second round draft pick from 2010. He played his first home game on Tuesday and the crowd inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse Arena gave him a standing […]

Lance Stephenson could not be more excited for his home debut for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. He almost cried when the Pacers called to sign him again, and recently said he regretted ever leaving the franchise in the first place. Now that he’s finally set to return to the team with which he saw […]

Lance Stephenson is bound to make his reunion with the Indiana Pacers a crucial one, as the team is only a half game away from dropping out of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The versatile wing spent four years in Indiana before choosing to sign with the Charlotte Hornets in 2014 — a move that would […]

Lance Stephenson‘s life took a pivotal turn in one of the most crucial opportunities of his young career in the NBA. Drafted in 2010 after one year at the University of Cincinnati, Stephenson slowly made his way into the rotation, eventually cracking a sixth man role and later in the season a starting spot at the […]

Upset with his team’s effort in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Pacers All-Star Paul George publicly called out his teammates and demanded that they play with more energy and urgency. George spoke his mind in an effort to rile up his teammates as Indiana’s inconsistencies could cause them to miss out on […]

It has been a few years but once again, Lance will be making ’em dance in Indiana. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, the Pacers have signed Lance Stephenson to a three-year, $12 million deal. If the Pacers are able to make the postseason (which is basically a sure thing at this point), Stephenson will be eligible […]

Hybrid guard/forward Lance Stephenson could make his return to the hardwood faster than expected. The 26-year-old was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans in November after signing with the team at the end of the offseason and could make his recovery from groin surgery as early as mid-January, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Stephenson posted […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans swingman Lance Stephenson underwent surgery for a groin injury suffered last week. The 26-year-old seemed to be in high spirits during the procedure, posting the start of the process in his Snapchat story. Check it out. The Pelicans said they were open to signing him once he had recovered, and even if they […]

Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes had some choice words for the New Orleans Pelicans after recent news of Lance Stephenson being waived by the team. Barnes and Stephenson were teammates for a short stint as part of the Memphis Grizzlies last season. The mercurial forward shined light into the ruthless business the NBA can be. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially waived guard/forward Lance Stephenson, the team announced on Monday. The 6-foot-5 swingman was originally signed by the team on Sept. 14, but was waived after sustaining a groin injury that will require surgery, leaving the team with four players unable to suit up and play. This move will facilitate the signing […]

In light of the recent injuries that have plagued the team, the New Orleans Pelicans have been actively seeking a possible fit for their paper-thin roster. As such, the team will sign former Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin and waive Lance Stephenson after his sudden injury, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Pelicans reportedly will sign Goodwin to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will add yet another body to the infirmary, after guard/forward hybrid Lance Stephenson has been declared out indefinitely with a groin injury, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Stephenson’s injury will require surgery, leaving the roster even more depleted than it’s been to start the regular season. He was coming off a 10-point, seven-rebound […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had enough of New Orleans Pelicans swingman Lance Stephenson by the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. KD was quick to give him a two-handed shove as Stephenson held on to him rather close during an offensive set. https://twitter.com/CauldronICYMI/status/792213686899314688 Durant was assessed a technical foul following the play, which Anthony Davis […]

Born Ready made the final cut. ESPN’s Marc Stein reported Monday morning that Lance Stephenson made the final cut of the New Orleans Pelicans’ roster, just beating out Alonzo Gee for the job. The Pelicans just announced that they've waived Alonzo Gee and kept Lance Stephenson, even though Gee is owed a full $1.2 million. […]

Former Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson joined a local radio broadcast for an interview on Monday. After spending four seasons with the Pacers, Stephenson turned down a lucrative contract from the team and left to play in Charlotte. The host of the Query and Schultz show,  Jake Query, asked Stephenson about playing in Indiana, and the […]

After months of uncertainty, Lance Stephenson is now assured of a roster spot when the regular season tips off. Although that assurance, courtesy of the New Orleans Pelicans, doesn’t come with a complete guarantee, but only in terms of his contract. According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the mercurial guard’s minimum deal isn’t all guaranteed. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to sign free-agent Lance Stephenson, as league sources told Shams Charania of The Vertical. Free agent Lance Stephenson has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, league source tells The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 9, 2016 While contract details were not reported, it’s worthy to […]

A never-ending tug of war between ownership and management is believed to have been the cause of the Brooklyn Nets fallout from the Eastern Conference playoffs race. While many people have blamed former general manager Billy King for his decisions, it turns out he also had a part in preventing some questionable acquisitions. According to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans continue their aggressive pursuit of a quality hybrid guard. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, the Pelicans are looking for depth at the position. Pelicans have been pretty aggressive in trying to land one of the higher level free agent guards left. Looking for depth. — Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) August […]

NBA free agent Lance Stephenson may not be done with the NBA just yet. After reports surfaced that the only chance he had of playing pro basketball next season may be overseas, that seems not to be necessary after all. The Memphis Grizzlies declined Stephenson’s $9.4 million team option which made him an unrestricted free […]

Things have really gone downhill for Lance Stephenson lately. It doesn’t feel that long ago that Stephenson was blowing in LeBron James’ ear during the Eastern Conference Finals, playing as a true X-factor on such a big stage. Now, he’s struggling to even find an NBA team that wants him. https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/770106002209435648 With all of the […]

The Summer Olympics are in full swing, and NBA free agency has quieted with most of the available players already signed with their respective teams. There are a few straggling guys looking for training camp invites though. Veteran guard Lance Stephenson has yet to hear from anyone. Stephenson joined the Memphis Grizzlies via trade last season, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Lance Stephenson for the 2016-2017 season, where he was due to make $9.4 million. He is officially an unrestricted free agent this summer. Although the salary cap has risen, the Grizzlies are looking to create extra space for potential max free agents, including recruiting back their own point guard, […]

Doc Rivers recently sat down with ESPN writer Zach Lowe to share his perspective on the Clippers. During the interview he was questioned about why Lance Stephenson did not work out for Doc and the Clippers. Doc responded with some harsh words regarding Stephenson’s defensive capabilities. Per the ESPN interview: Zach: Why didn’t Lance Stephenson […]

The Grizzlies have a tall order ahead of them in trying to beat the Spurs in the opening round of the playoffs. They virtually have no chance of winning the series, and it remains to be seen if they will be able to win even one game. The Spurs have great pieces all across their […]

The Golden State Warriors took on the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night in a close thriller with the Warriors winning in the final moments 100-99. The Warriors trailed the Grizzlies most of the 4th Quarter but made a late push and came back to win the game. However, in the final possession of the game, it […]

Despite having a strong start in Los Angeles since coming to the Clippers this season, Lance Stephenson flat out failed at this layup attempt. https://vine.co/v/eLLIKIrQJ3O RELATED: Vince Carter’s Old Age Catches Up On Failed Fast Break Dunk It went OVER the backboard. His layup MISSED the hoop completely. Did he decide mid-shot to make it […]