The Indiana Pacers are dealing with a disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign, and their NBA Cup debut did nothing to combat their slow start. Granted, the team is dealing with injuries to a few key players, but their core—their star players—are all in the lineup but have only managed a 5-7 record in a conference that, given their talent, should have them posting a much … [Read more...] about Pacers ‘Ugly’ NBA Cup Loss Piles Onto Frustrating Season
Jazz Veterans Beginning To Boost Trade Value
The Utah Jazz are coming off of a thrilling victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their first home win of the season. It was a team effort by the Jazz, who had six scorers — John Collins (28), Jordan Clarkson (20), Collin Sexton (16), Keyonte George (14), Kyle Filipowski (14), and Lauri Markkanen (13) —all scoring in double-figures. In the process, the Jazz were able to go up by … [Read more...] about Jazz Veterans Beginning To Boost Trade Value
NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
The 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is one of the closest award competitions thus far. Fans have been spoiled by highly touted prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and LaMelo Ball in past years and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Before them it was Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Zion Williamson. Though there are usually misses at the top of the draft, a lot … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers Have Significant Schedule “Advantage”
Only three Eastern Conference teams — the Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers — currently hold .500 or better records, while the Western Conference has a staggering 11 teams at .500 or above. This imbalance highlights an important factor: a relatively weaker Eastern schedule could become a major advantage for these leading teams, especially as they prepare for the playoffs. Celtics, … [Read more...] about Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers Have Significant Schedule “Advantage”
Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out Multiple Weeks
While a handful of NBA teams are dealing with multiple-player injuries at this time, the latest Indiana Pacers injury update provided a similar story. Having already lost centers James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson long-term, two more Pacers will remain sidelined for up to a month, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak. Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out … [Read more...] about Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out Multiple Weeks