Larry Bird has done a tremendous job in building the Indiana Pacers back to a contender in the Eastern Conference. The team was very active last off-season in signing free agent David West and trading for George Hill. Even though the Pacers are experiencing a bit of a front office shake-up, they have some in-house business to take care of this off-season by re-signing Hill … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers have in-house business to take care this off-season
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Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Central Division Teams in 2011
Indiana Pacers have Lots of Options, Cap Space this Offseason
With nearly $34 million coming off the books and a head coaching vacancy that has yet to be filled, there are certainly questions surrounding the Indiana Pacers and more questions will arise over the next week as the 2011 NBA Draft approaches. Despite finishing with a record below .500, the Pacers made their first postseason appearance since 2006. Indiana’s starting five will … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers have Lots of Options, Cap Space this Offseason
Indiana Pacers Could Be Major Players This Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The Indiana Pacers … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Could Be Major Players This Off-Season