The Indiana Pacers were hoping to enter the 2012-13 NBA season with improved depth after shaking up their roster considerably during the summer. What depth they do have took a hit Tuesday and will be tested early and often. Pacers forward Danny Granger has been dealing with pain in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. That … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers open season without Danny Granger
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NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
Pacers Tyler Hansbrough drinking a 40 in a brown bag (photo)
Nothing says "street" quite like Tyler Hansbrough, and his team the Indiana Pacers. Well not really. But here's the former North Carolina Tar Heels star and icon of college basketball drinking a 40 oz in a brown paper bag; at something that looks to be a tiki bar. … [Read more...] about Pacers Tyler Hansbrough drinking a 40 in a brown bag (photo)
What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
With the highly anticipated NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder now under way, a thought randomly popped into my head: It wasn't very long ago that I was thinking the Pacers could conceivably be playing in this series. That, of course, was when the Pacers had taken a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after trouncing the Heat 94-75 in … [Read more...] about What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
Bobcats new head coach: Pacers asst. Brian Shaw?
The Charlotte Bobcats have reportedly met with Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw about their now vacant head coaching position. He's looking like a strong candidate to take over the team owned by Michael Jordan. … [Read more...] about Bobcats new head coach: Pacers asst. Brian Shaw?
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
In the end -- after so many twists and turns that changed a lot of opinions -- the result of this Eastern Conference Semifinal series was what many expected. The Miami Heat closed out the Indiana Pacers 105-93 Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to win the series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year. The Pacers opened eyes … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers
Most people want to say the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat essentially ended Tuesday in Miami when the Heat clobbered the Pacers 115-83 to take a 3-2 lead. Some, including columnist Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star, say the Pacers won't go so quietly because they have every bit the mental toughness as a team that Miami … [Read more...] about It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Wow, where to start with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat? The lackluster play from the get-go for the Pacers? The three flagrant fouls called? The injuries to Danny Granger and David West? Team president Larry Bird calling out his players for going soft? The Heat pretty much controlled the entire game Tuesday … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5
Game 5 not a must-win for Indiana Pacers, but a win would be huge
With this NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal series tied at 2-2, several local news outlets who cover the Indiana Pacers say tonight's Game 5 in Miami is a must-win for the team if it is to win the series and advance to the conference finals. I don't quite see it that way myself. I believe the Pacers are far more capable of winning a Game 7 in AmericanAirlines Arena than most … [Read more...] about Game 5 not a must-win for Indiana Pacers, but a win would be huge
Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
The Indiana Pacers attained a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Miami Heat largely by playing their game. Feed the post (center Roy Hibbert, power forward David West) on offense; deny the post and the rim and play aggressive man defense. The Pacers fell 101-93 to the Heat in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday because they didn't play … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way