Just months after the Indiana Pacers’ postseason run was hamstrung by Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury, they’ve lost two centers to Achilles injuries. Only about a week ago, it was 2020 No. 2 pick James Wiseman. Today, it’s 2021 No. 22 pick Isaiah Jackson. Jackson sustained a torn right Achilles while playing against the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 1, per ESPN senior … [Read more...] about It’s Time For Pacers Rookie To Step Up Amid Isaiah Jackson Injury
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MRI confirms Pacers' Isaiah Jackson has torn Achilles
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers early-season injury woes continued on Friday night in Louisiana. Forward Isaiah Jackson went down with a leg injury during the fourth quarter of Indiana's 125-118 loss to the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. According to the Pacers' official website, an MRI conducted Saturday afternoon confirmed Jackson suffered a torn right Achilles … [Read more...] about MRI confirms Pacers' Isaiah Jackson has torn Achilles
Central Notes: Mobley, Cavs, Dosunmu, Bulls
While searching for a new head coach this offseason, the Cavaliers sent out a request for all candidates to come prepared with an outline for Evan Mobley‘s future, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Now-head coach Kenny Atkinson presented a plan for how Mobley could continue building his relationship with Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt and space the floor despite not … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mobley, Cavs, Dosunmu, Bulls
Heat vs Wizards Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and Stats
The Miami Heat and Washington Wizards meet for the only nationally televised game on Saturday's slate in a battle of 2-2 teams. … [Read more...] about Heat vs Wizards Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and Stats
Andrew Lopez: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says Andrew Nembhard (left knee soreness) is out tonight. Added that he believes Myles Turner (left ankle sprain) is in. … [Read more...] about