Last Word On Pro Basketball

On Tuesday, Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan spoke at length about soon-to-be third-year guard Bennedict Mathurin. Drafted sixth overall in 2022, it seems like the 22-year-old has already experienced massive highs and lows in his young NBA career. The fact that he was forced to sit out what would’ve been his first playoff season with an injury was even a fitting … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Chad Buchanan Addresses Bennedict Mathurin’s Role

The Indiana Pacers surprised everyone last season. Not only did they blow their regular season expected win total odds out of the water, but they succeeded in the NBA playoffs as well. The Pacers ended a three-season playoff drought with a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. The competition on the Indiana Pacers schedule has improved, and Indiana stood pat this offseason. … [Read more...] about 2024-25 NBA Betting: How Many Games Will The Pacers Win?

Bruce Brown’s recent injury has dealt a significant blow to both his season and the Toronto Raptors’ plans to trade him for future assets. Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, addressing lingering issues that affected him throughout last season. The recovery timeline for his injury remains uncertain, and Brown is expected to be re-evaluated in about three … [Read more...] about NBA Business: Bruce Brown Injury Puts Snag In Raptors’ Plans

The Toronto Raptors find themselves in a favorable position, equipped with a cache of assets that gives them the luxury to experiment and evaluate their roster. Armed with all their future first-round draft picks and an additional one from the Indiana Pacers in the Pascal Siakam trade, the Raptors have the flexibility to make moves at their own pace. This advantage, along with … [Read more...] about NBA Business: Tradeable Assets Give The Raptors Flexibility

2025 small forward prospect Jermaine O’Neal Jr.  announced his commitment to SMU Basketball on Wednesday. A four-star recruit out of Texas’s Dynamic Prep, he’s the son of former NBA star Jermaine O’Neal. The elder O’Neal, who was the 17th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, was named an All-Star six times while playing for the Indiana Pacers. O’Neal Jr. also held offers from … [Read more...] about SMU Basketball’s First 2025 Commit Has Links To Pacers