The Pacers are in “no rush” regarding potential extensions for forwards Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith and guard T.J. McConnell, general manager Chad Buchanan told Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star and other media members. Toppin was acquired during the summer from the Knicks to compete for the power forward spot. He’ll make $6.8MM this season and become a restricted free … [Read more...] about Pacers Not Rushing To Extend Toppin, Nesmith, McConnell
Jrue Holiday Rumors: Heat, Pacers, Knicks, Celtics, More
The Lakers, Clippers, Heat, Celtics, Bulls and Sixers are among the teams Jrue Holiday would be interested in joining, a league source tells Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. That said, unless the Trail Blazers are willing to hold onto Holiday for at least a few months, you can scratch the Lakers from the list of possible suitors. They obviously aren’t … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Rumors: Heat, Pacers, Knicks, Celtics, More
Pacers Waive Pedro Bradshaw, Craig Sword; Sign Jordan Bell
The Pacers have waived Pedro Bradshaw and Craig Sword and signed Jordan Bell, the team announced in a press release. All three players received Exhibit 10 deals, which means they’ll each be eligible for a bonus worth up to $75K if they spend at least 60 days with the Indiana Mad Ants, the Pacers’ NBA G League affiliate. Based on previous reporting, Bell will almost certainly be … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Pedro Bradshaw, Craig Sword; Sign Jordan Bell
Backup Center Spot Up For Grabs
Even though GM Chad Buchanan has downplayed reports that the Pacers are looking to trade Buddy Hield, giving second-year guard Bennedict Mathurin a starting job ahead of Hield could cause chemistry issues, Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star opines. Hield is in the final year of his contract and extension talks have stalled, Buchanan admitted this week, though they could be … [Read more...] about Backup Center Spot Up For Grabs
Pacers GM: Hield Extension Talks Stalled But No Trade Imminent
The Pacers are in no rush to deal Buddy Hield, according to general manager Chad Buchanan, even though extension talks have stalled, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reports. Hield has a base salary of $18.6MM with a cap hit of $19.3MM in the final year of his four-year contract. The news broke last week that the team was exploring trade possibilities after Hield was … [Read more...] about Pacers GM: Hield Extension Talks Stalled But No Trade Imminent