Indiana Pacers
Green Playing His Way out of Pacers Rotation
It takes a lot for Pacers coach Frank Vogel to take a player out of the rotation. That’s Vogel’s style, continue to give the players he considers important opportunities until they run out of... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
NBA AM: Is Sacramento Losing The Kings?
The Maloof family has reached a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings, does that mean the Kings are out in Sacramento?... Roy Hibbert is ready for the second half of the season... Memphis, Rudy... »Read More
David West Staying with Indiana Pacers?
Interestingly, the Pacers seem to have no interest in moving him (David West) and aren’t really taking any calls. Sources say that’s because the Pacers feel they have a pretty good shot at retaining... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rebounders
HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More
Paul George an All-Star in Indiana?
(Paul) George put his stamp on his first All-Star appearance Friday night with 31 points, six rebounds and five steals in the Pacers’ 105-95 victory over the Houston Rockets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. “Paul George,... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Scola Shines While Suns Set
The Suns' nasty season continues with the firing of Alvin Gentry, but don't blame Luis Scola for the mediocrity... Gerald Green struggles while the Pacers push to the top of the Eastern Conference... Daequan... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Vogel: No Message Sent to Roy Hibbert
(Pacers coach Frank) Vogel said he wasn’t trying to send a message to center Roy Hibbert for the second time in two weeks when he sat him during the fourth quarter against the Bobcats... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Stephenson Buries His Past
Lance Stephenson had a worrisome start to his NBA career, but now he's a starter on a first-place team. What changed?... trade deadline chatter is starting to heat up... »Read More
Paul George an All-Star?
Superstars are expected to deliver during big games against the best competition. If that’s the case, Pacers swingman Paul George has definitely arrived after elevating his game this week against the Eastern Conference’s top... »Read More
Pacers Sign Frank Vogel to Extension
The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Frank Vogel to a contract extension. The team did not provide details Monday about the length or terms of the new deal. Vogel is 62-38 in his three... »Read More
Indiana Pacers Release Sam Young
Pacers officially announce that they’ve released Sam Young. Good guy who never complained about his role. via Mike Wells via Twitter »Read More
Pacers Recall Miles Plumlee from D-League
Additionally, the Pacers announced Sunday they have recalled rookie center Miles Plumlee from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA D-League. via Indianapolis Star »Read More
Pacers Expected to Waive Sam Young
The Indiana Pacers are expected to release swingman Sam Young today. This is a result of Young severely spraining his ankle, which will keep him out several weeks, just days before contracts become guaranteed. The... »Read More
Pacers Second-round Pick Proves Worth
All it took was 12 minutes in an NBA game and impressive play in the NBA Development League for Indiana Pacers rookie swingman Orlando Johnson to get his shot in the rotation. Pacers coach... »Read More
Pacers’ Paul George: I’m the ‘X-Factor’
Indiana Pacers third-year swingman Paul George stood in front of the large assembled media crowd in early October and talked about the team’s expectations this season. Then the focus shifted to what he wanted... »Read More
Frank Vogel Frustrated by Rescheduled Game
The NBA definitely didn’t do the Pacers any favors when they rescheduled the postposted Dec. 26 game between them and the Chicago Bulls. The league announced Wednesday that the game will be made up... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
Hibbert Admits Struggling with Wrist Issue
It wasn’t really a huge secret, but let the record show that Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert really struggled in the first month of the season. Through November, he shot only 37.8 percent from... »Read More
NBA Saturday: How Roy Hibbert Got Right
Roy Hibbert looked very rough to start the season, but improved greatly in December. What, exactly, happened to make Hibbert more efficient?... Matt Barnes is, according to one NBA exec, "Playing out of his... »Read More
Johnson Headed Back to the D-League
The Indiana Pacers have reassigned rookie guard Orlando Johnson to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the Pacers’ NBA Development League affiliate. Johnson (6-5, 220, UC-Santa Barbara) has played nine minutes in three games for... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
NBA PM: Sixers Not Waiting On Andrew Bynum
Jrue Holiday says the Sixers aren't waiting for Andrew Bynum ... Steve Nash tempering expectations ... Paul George finding his inner star for Indiana ... »Read More
Augustin, Hansbrough Still Battling?
Could a Pacers point guard lose his spot in the rotation because of an injury for the second time in less than a year? It’s possible. Ben Hansbrough, who became starter George Hill’s backup... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: December 20th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after seven weeks of basketball. »Read More
Pacers’ West Still Proving Doubters Wrong
Indiana Pacers’ forward David West watched the NBA drafts in the years before he would be eligible and knew his playing style was different from his immediate predecessors at the position. He didn’t play above... »Read More
David West Proving Draft Doubters Wrong
Indiana Pacers power forward David West has the names memorized as if there will be a final exam: Kenyon Martin, Stromile Swift, Amare Stoudemire, Marcus Fizer, Drew Gooden. West watched the NBA drafts in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Pacers’ Green Searching for Rhythm
Gerald Green needs something, anything, to get him out ofhis season-long rut. Starting the first three games of the season didn’t work. Neither has coming off the bench with the second unit. Lance Stephenson... »Read More
NBA AM: Same Story With Andrew Bynum
76ers big man Andrew Bynum continues to say the same thing about his return... Rudy Gay is finding his groove in Memphis... Two struggling coaches get the "Vote of Confidence"... Hansbrough In, DJ Agustin... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
Grading The NBA’s Central Division
HOOPSWORLD will award every team in the league a grade this week, starting today with the Central Division... »Read More
Vogel to Shake Up Pacers’ Second Unit?
A shakeup in the Indiana Pacers’ struggling second unit could be coming based on an internal call-out from coach Frank Vogel. “They’ve just flat-out been challenged to get the job done better,” Vogel said... »Read More
Pacers’ Roy Hibbert Aims to End Slump
Indiana’s Roy Hibbert isn’t averaging double-digits in points but is being paid double digits in millions of dollars this season. Even so, the regressing former All-Star center is confident he will eventually be the... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jrue Holiday, All-Star?
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday has played well enough to be an All-Star this season, but will that actually end up happening?... Mike D'Antoni turns to familiar face with top two point guards... »Read More
Roy Hibbert’s Defense Being Overlooked?
Roy Hibbert’s offensive game has taken loads of criticism from the fans and media (myself included) this season. He’s deserved every ounce of criticism, considering he’s 7-2 and shooting less than 40 percent from... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Impact NBA Injuries
Five key injuries have derailed some NBA teams early on ... Warriors waiting (and waiting) on Andrew Bogut ... Time for Lakers to trade Pau Gasol? ... »Read More
Hibbert: Stick with me; Offense Will Come
Stick with me. I’m all about winning. I said it before I want to be on the All Defense Team. I hope to have a chance. My offense will come. via Roy Hibbert via... »Read More
NBA Fantasy Category MVPs
A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Hill No Point Guard, But So What?
Indiana's George Hill isn't a true point guard by his own admission, but why does that mean he can't still lead this team deep into the playoffs?... Jeremy Pargo has a breakout performance this... »Read More
Hansbrough Brothers Enjoying Rare Opportunity
Brothers have played together on the same NBA team only four times, but never for longer than a single season. Will the Hansbroughs change that in Indiana? »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Can the Pacers Last Until Granger Returns?
The Pacers haven't looked good while Danny Granger has been out, and if things don't change quickly, the 2012-13 campaign could be over before it starts. »Read More
NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles
It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA PM: The Heart Of Roy Hibbert’s Struggles
Roy Hibbert's missing game is in Dallas? ... The key to Hickson's success in Portland ... Unlikely hero to the rescue in Minnesota? ... »Read More
John Wall: Wizards Need Wins Now
Can the 0-7 Washington Wizards turn things around when John Wall and Nene return from injury or is it already too late? »Read More
Frank Vogel Under Pressure Over Record
No longer do fans want to hear Vogel talk about the Pacers remaining an elite team. The Pacers are not even an average team these days. Fans want to see results, and they want... »Read More
NBA AM: Mahinmi Thankful For Offseason Trade
Pacers center Ian Mahinmi knew his time with the Dallas Mavericks was coming to an end. He is happy to have landed in Indiana. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Pacers’ Rising Star Craves Pressure
With all the pressure on Paul George to succeed, it’s has proven challenging to just kick back and be easy about things. George knows that the best players in the league take on those... »Read More
Breakout Coming for Indy’s Paul George
Many expected Paul George to break out this season. With Danny Granger out for at least three months, it seems like only a matter of time. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Free Agency Awaits David West
David West will be a coveted free agent target next summer. The veteran says he’s out to prove his knee is back to 100 percent »Read More
Stellar Backcourt Makes Mavericks Dangerous
With a rebuilt roster and key players on the shelf, newcomers O.J. Mayo and Darren Collison have resiliently propelled the Dallas Mavericks to a hot start. »Read More
Pacers Not Planning Roster Addition?
While the Indiana Pacers have been linked to players such as Mickael Pietrus and Josh Howard this week, they do not have immediate plans to make a roster addition, according to a source. via... »Read More
Roy Hibbert Admits to Being in a ‘Funk’
It’s taken all of five games and a couple of poor performances for the chatter to start about Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert. “I’m just not getting it done, not in a rhythm,” Hibbert... »Read More
NBA PM: NBA’s Most Underrated Franchise Player?
The Portland Trail Blazers have one huge advantage as they rebuild ... Pacers looking for answers in Granger's absence ... A common sense approach to curbing NBA flopping ... »Read More
Indiana Pacers React To Danny Granger Injury
Danny Granger will miss next three months with a left knee injury. His teammates tell HOOPSWORLD they’re not panicking »Read More
Pacers Considering Mickael Pietrus
The Pacers have already reached out to the agent of free agent swingman Mickael Pietrus as a possible replacement in the lineup via Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star/Twitter »Read More
Danny Granger Out For Three Months
Pacers say Danny Granger had an injection to treat left patellar tendinosis from Dr. James Andrews in Gulf Breeze, Fla., and is out 3 months. via Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Hibbert: Pacers Capable of Contending
The entire Pacers starting lineup is back, with plenty of experience and chemistry. The Pacers aren’t considered a star-studded team, but they have three players – Hibbert, Granger and West – who have been... »Read More
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