Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images The ultimate NBA diva is back in town chasing a record and playoff spot, so you have to assume he will actually play, right? The Indiana Pacers (24-28) begin a three-game homestand after three days off when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (31-18) for their annual visit. That means LeBron James is back in town for the time honored … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Pacers Preview: Will Tyrese Haliburton AND LeBron James play at the Fieldhouse?
NBA Trade Deadline: Pacers still have moves to make for shot and long-term success
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Pacers still need to address their current playing rotation. The NBA trade deadline is one week away, next Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. ET. After extending Myles Turner’s contract, the expectations around the deadline will be less around a roster altering blockbuster deal and more around a roster building deal that can both improve … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Deadline: Pacers still have moves to make for shot and long-term success
Tyrese Haliburton expects to return for Pacers during homestand
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Pacers begin a three-game homestand against the Lakers on Thursday. The schedule has finally favored the Pacers after suffering through a 1-10 stretch without Tyrese Haliburton, the team has had three full days off starting on Monday before playing the Lakers on Thursday in the first of three home games. That leaves a rare in-season … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton expects to return for Pacers during homestand
Mathurin, Nembhard among rookies to play in the NBA Rising Stars game
Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The two Pacers rookies are rewarded for exceeding their already high expectations. The Pacers will be well represented in the NBA Jordan Rising Stars game on NBA All-Star weekend at Salt Lake City with both Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard among the rookies selected. On Tuesday, the league announced the pool of rookies … [Read more...] about Mathurin, Nembhard among rookies to play in the NBA Rising Stars game
Pacers celebrate Myles Turner contract extension
Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The Pacers made Myles Turner’s new deal official on Monday. Monday was Myles Turner Day at the Fieldhouse where the Pacers announced and celebrated the contract extension (details here) of Myles Turner. Along with the full team showing up, there were plenty of other people, the bulk presumably PS&E folks with signs and … [Read more...] about Pacers celebrate Myles Turner contract extension