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When Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton hears himself called "the face of the franchise" he still chuckles. But for the Pacers, that's how they see their young floor leader. "We're gonna build our team around him," Pacers GM Chad Buchanan told Basketball News. "We see him as hopefully being the next Reggie Miller. We had a Reggie Miller mural painted on a building in … [Read more...] about Pacers See Tyrese Haliburton As Their Next Reggie Miller

The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have engaged in "on and off again" trade talks. Those talks have centered around guard Buddy Hield and big man Myles Turner. That continues to be part of the search for shooting and size for Los Angeles. The Lakers have long-coveted Hield, including almost dealing for him prior to last season. Hield is a former Rob Pelinka client, and … [Read more...] about Lakers, Pacers Have Engaged In Trade Talks For Buddy Hield, Myles Turner

Alize Johnson has agreed to sign a one-year, $2 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Johnson appeared in 23 games last season across the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. Johnson was a second round pick in 2018 out of Missouri State by the Indiana Pacers. … [Read more...] about Alize Johnson, Spurs Agree To One-Year, $2M Deal

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a one-year deal with Deividas Sirvydis. It's expected that Sirvydis will go to camp with a chance to compete for a roster spot. Sirvydis spent parts of the last two seasons with the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-8 wing has appeared in 23 NBA games over the last two seasons. … [Read more...] about Pacers, Deividas Sirvydis Agree To Camp Deal

After working for the team for over two decades, Larry Bird no longer has an active role with the Indiana Pacers. Pacers front office executive Kevin Pritchard confirmed to the Fieldhouse Files that Bird is "not active", but "always available" if Pritchard or the Pacers need help. Bird stepped down as the president of basketball operations for Indiana in 2017. He said at the … [Read more...] about Larry Bird No Longer Actively Involved With Pacers Front Office