Indiana Pacers
Pacers Reach Terms with Augustin, Green
The Pacers improved their depth Thursday when they agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent guards D.J. Augustin and Gerald Green. Augustin, who started 142 games in his four seasons with Charlotte, agreed to... »Read More
NBA AM: NBA Free Agency Falling Into Place
With NBA Free agents starting to sign, the next tier of transactions are teeing up... Perry Jones' fresh start... The Howard situation... NBA chats at 10:30, 1:30 and 8pm EST »Read More
Mavericks Acquire Collison from Pacers
Indiana will acquire Ian Mahinmi (4-years, 16 million) in a sign and trade with Dallas. Darren Collison and Danhtay Jones go to Dallas. via Jonathan Givony via Twitter »Read More
Dallas Mavericks Coming Together
It’s not Deron Williams or Dwight Howard but the Dallas Mavericks are continuing this offseason with the goal of contending next season while also having financial flexibility for the summer of 2013. According to... »Read More
Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency
While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More
NBA PM: Nets, Magic Talks Get More Complex
The Nets' efforts to acquire Dwight Howard are getting more and more complicated and now several roadblocks could prevent the Magic from trading the star. »Read More
Pacers Renounce Rights to A.J. Price?
Pacers clear a roster spot by opting to renounce their rights to guard A.J. Price, making him an unrestricted free agent, per source. via David Aldridge via Twitter »Read More
NBA Saturday: Free Agency Rumors, The Next Tier
With the top free agents already having deals in hand, the attention will now shift to the next tier of players. Here’s the latest »Read More
Green Talking to Pacers, Bulls, Nets?
One more Nets item before I return to my dogs…Gerald Green met with Pacers and will meet with Bulls. On Nets calendar for Sunday via Peter Vecsey via Twitter »Read More
NBA Debate: Should They Match The Offers
The offers keep pouring in for some of the 2012 restricted NBA free agents, the question is should their home teams match? »Read More
Free Agency Bargains and Busts
Which of the free agency signings so far will actually earn the money they're getting? Conversely, which players are being paid entirely too much? »Read More
Biggest NBA Free Agency Surprises
Just three days into free agency and there's already been a few interesting surprises that have put the league on notice. »Read More
Source: Kaman, Pacers Meet; No Offer Yet
Hornets free agent C Chris Kaman had positive meeting with the Pacers’ brass over dinner tonight in Indy, but no offer made, source tells Y! via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
Bird on Resignation: ‘You just get tired’
After spending more than three decades in professional basketball, (Larry) Bird said that he still wasn’t ready to call this a full retirement. “You never know,” he said of a possible return to management.... »Read More
Free Agent Scorecard
Have you been keeping track of who's going where? HOOPSWORLD does that for you, with analysis on all of the "done" deals... »Read More
Report: Hill Agrees to Deal With Pacers
The Pacers have agreed to a 5 year deal with George Hill, according to a source. via Mike Wells »Read More
NBA Sunday: Blazers Offer Hibbert Max Deal
The Portland Trail Blazers have offered Indiana Pacers restricted free agent center Roy Hibbert a max deal, according to SI's Sam Amick... Minnesota Timberwolves offer huge dollars to Blazers guard Nic Batum... Celtics looking... »Read More
Sources: Eric Gordon to Visit Pacers First
Guard Eric Gordon will visit the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the first day of free agency, according to league sources. Gordon, a restricted free agent with the New Orleans Hornets, will then visit the... »Read More
Pacers Plan to Pursue Roy, Mayo?
(Kevin) Pritchard plans to work the phones in an attempt to add another big man and scorer on the wing. Guards Brandon Roy and O.J. Mayo are two wings players the Pacers plan to... »Read More
NBA@2: Suns Prepare For Life After Steve Nash?
Is the sun setting on Steve Nash's time in Phoenix? ... NBA Draft: Arnett Moultrie ... Donnie Walsh, Kevin Pritchard sitting pretty in taking over for Bird, Morway . . . »Read More
Bird Stepping Down Due to Back Issues?
Over the past year, we had a few conversations about what he (Larry Bird) might do. One day, he would sound like he was staying. Another day, he would sound like a goner. But... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Bucks Holding Firm?
The Milwaukee Bucks tend to be one of the more active teams around the Draft, will they stay at #12?... Larry Bird leaving the Pacers?... Nash eager for Free Agency... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Sources: Several Teams Interested in Roy
As ex-Portland Trail Blazer Brandon Roy plans his comeback to the NBA, the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as serious suitors to sign the former All-Star guard, league... »Read More
Donnie Walsh Returns to the Pacers, Again
Ex-Knicks president Donnie Walsh, ousted by Garden chairman Jim Dolan last June after he was offered a 40% pay cut, is returning to the Indiana Pacers. Walsh, the long-time Indiana CEO before he came... »Read More
Pacers to Bring Back Donnie Walsh?
There’s a possibility that former CEO Donnie Walsh will return to the franchise in some capacity, multiple sources told The Star. It’s uncertain what role Walsh will play with the franchise. That question should... »Read More
The Ins and Outs of Draft Time Trades
There is a lot of talk this time of year about trades regarding players and draft picks, but when making a trade in June there a few extra things to keep in mind. Here's... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Austin Rivers Groomed By The Best
Austin Rivers shines in Chicago... Kevin Pritchard's master plan almost complete... Meet Jae Crowder... »Read More
Source: Pritchard to Become Pacers GM
As Larry Bird finalizes his deal to continue as Indiana Pacers president, he plans to elevate Kevin Pritchard to become the franchise’s general manager, multiple league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Pritchard has become a... »Read More
Pritchard Withdraws Name from Magic?
Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard withdrew his name from consideration for Magic GM job due to promotion with Pacers, source says. via Ken Berger via Twitter »Read More
Hibbert Hopes to Remain with Pacers?
The Pacers may have enough cap room to work it. Early projections indicate the Pacers will be about $21 million under next season’s salary cap. But (Roy) Hibbert has not gone public with a... »Read More
Sources: Mavs Targeting Roy Hibbert
Dallas has a Plan A, and due to the super-tax, it has a ‘Plan Powder-Dry,’ too. But spending big beyond Deron (Williams) remains an option. NBA sources tell DB.com that if the Mavs can’t... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
NBA AM: Suns’ Top Priority, Re-signing Steve Nash
The Phoenix Suns enter the offseason at a pivotal crossroads, but one thing is clear their top priority is re-signing Steve Nash »Read More
Vogel Anticipates Collison Outplaying Hill
To (Pacers coach Frank) Vogel, the Pacers are just scratching the surface. He expects even better results in the future. He addressed a number of topics heading into the offseason: On the point guard... »Read More
NBA@2: Decisions on Partial/Non-Guarantees
Orlando Magic guard Von Wafer is among the first of many partial/non-guaranteed contracts to be decided on this offseason. »Read More
Where Do The Pacers Go From Here?
Roy Hibbert's contract extension is just one of many things on Indiana's to-do list this summer. Whatever the do, the good news is they're in great shape to be competitive this year and far... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Can Celtics Beat the HEAT?
Does Boston have any shot of beating the Miami HEAT in the Eastern Conference Finals?... A couple of young Indiana Pacers talk proudly about a great season and look forward to growing more next... »Read More
Udonis Haslem Admits Hit was Payback
Now the truth can be told, thanks to the freedom and relief that comes with winning. Hell, yes, Udonis Haslem meant to foul Tyler Hansbrough like that. Would do it again, too, if given... »Read More
Pacers Owner Plans Talk With Larry Bird
(Pacers owner Herb) Simon wants the Pacers to execute another three-year plan as well as they did the one they just completed. But it’s uncertain who will be making the decisions on that three-year... »Read More
Vogel: Wade, James ‘too much for us’
Turns out, a team of superstars does beat a balanced team. At least it does when it’s the Miami Heat, who have championship aspirations, and the Indiana Pacers, who are time and maybe a... »Read More
Win or Lose, Pacers Have Made the Leap
Indiana may have lost momentum in their series with Miami, but when next season starts, the Pacers will be an Eastern Conference favorite. »Read More
NBA@2: The Lakers’ Andrew Bynum Dilemma
is Andrew Bynum a franchise center, or volatile role player? ... Knicks to extend Mike Woodson ... Don't make Larry Bird pull his uniform out of mothballs . . . »Read More
NBA AM: Is Jerry Sloan Right Coach For Bobcats?
The 2012 crop of coaching candidates is impressive, but is Jerry Sloan ultimately the right fit for the ailing Charlotte Bobcats? »Read More
Teams Will Have to Wait on Brian Shaw
The Charlotte Bobcats reached out a couple of weeks ago, and the phone of Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw likely will continue to ring with each head coaching vacancy. As he told... »Read More
Larry Bird Calls Indiana Pacers ‘Soft’
The Band of Brothers, bedecked in Band-Aids, have finally punched back. After days of the Indiana Pacers’ browbeating and posturing, led by tough-but-empty talk from Danny Granger, the Miami Heat delivered what looks like... »Read More
Danny Granger May Miss Game Six
The Pacers lost forward Danny Granger for a short time late in the first half against the Miami Heat. They started falling apart. “We weren’t prepared for Danny to go down,” Pacers guard Paul... »Read More
Injuries Mounting for the Indiana Pacers
And now, it gets worse. Or might get worse. Danny Granger twisted his ankle when (LeBron) James got under him on a three-point try, and Granger’s availability in Game 6 is questionable. This is... »Read More
NBA PM: Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio Receive Rookie Honors
Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving receive the most votes for the NBA All-Rookie First Team; Greg Stiemsma and Sean Williams represent an inexpensive solution at center for the Celtics. »Read More
West, Hibbert Pacers Biggest Advantage?
(David) West and Roy Hibbert give the Pacers their biggest advantage against the Heat. But they have to stay on the court. It doesn’t do the Pacers any good if both players are on... »Read More
Breaking Down 2011-12′s Top Executives
Indiana's Larry Bird won the 2011-12 Executive of the Year award - did the voters make the right call? And what makes an executive of the year anyway? »Read More
Lakers: It’s Complicated
Two years in a row, the LA Lakers haven't risen to the occasion in the second round. Is there a solution? Also Power Rankings. »Read More
Granger Willing to be Physical with James
The most intense matchup in this series has been between (LeBron) James and Indiana’s Danny Granger, who has not shied away from being physical with Miami’s superstar. Granger and James have had altercations in... »Read More
Stephenson Apologizes for Choking Sign
Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was contrite and apologetic in talking about flashing a choke sign at LeBron James after a missed free throw. James’ response, meanwhile, was flatly dismissive. Cameras picked up Stephenson... »Read More
Amundson Spark’s Pacers off Bench
The 29-year-old (Lou Amundson) journeyman learned a long time ago there was only one way he’d survive in the league — through hard work and hustle. That attitude prompts Pacers fans to chant “Louuuu”... »Read More
NBA PM: Celtics Have Big Opportunity vs. 76ers
Kevin Garnett hasn't averaged over 20 ppg in the playoffs since 2007-2008, which happens to be the last time the Boston Celtics won a title. He's currently averaging 20.3 ppg. »Read More
NBA@2: The Key To Indiana’s Success
The Miami HEAT have been a measuring stick for the Indiana Pacers this season ... The right player at the right time for the LA Clippers ... The twelfth pick in the 2012 NBA... »Read More
NBA AM: HEAT On The Ropes, In Serious Trouble
Miami is in trouble. No Chris Bosh, diminishing returns from role players, road woes and a feud between Dwyane Wade and Erik Spoelstra »Read More
Roy Hibbert Talks Loyalty Toward Pacers
With all of that in mind, when free agency comes around this summer, (Roy) Hibbert hardly will get the same treatment he got on draft night. As a restricted free agent, he’s expected to... »Read More
Pacers Allow Hibbert Freedom on Defense
Indiana, playing in front of a raucous crowd not seen in these parts for years, is feasting on the Heat’s situation. Instead of worrying about (Chris) Bosh, the Pacers have adjusted their defense to... »Read More
Extending the 2009 NBA Draft Class
Blake Griffin is one of the many 2009 NBA draftees that will be eligible for an early contract extension this summer. »Read More
Granger: ‘Now the pressure is on us’
Their sights are set on higher things. They know that Tuesday’s win that evened the playoff series at one game each won’t mean anything if they don’t protect their home court, starting tonight in... »Read More
Larry Bird Named Executive of the Year
Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird is the recipient of the 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year award, the NBA announced today. As President of Basketball Operations, Bird oversaw a Pacers team... »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Really Beat The HEAT?
The Pacers made it a series last night in Miami, Can the Pacers really beat the HEAT in this series?... Meet Bernard James... No Decision yet in Orlando... Memphis won't pay Luxury tax... NBA... »Read More
Wade Upset by Pacers Celebration?
Dwyane Wade had to be kidding. No, really, tell me Wade was joking when he made a comment about the Pacers’ supposed celebration at the end of Game 2? “I heard they wanted to... »Read More
Vogel Challenged Pacers to ‘Have Fun’
“Exhale, calm down, have fun,” (Pacers coach Frank) Vogel said. “We weren’t having fun in the first half. We were playing with pressure, the clouds were out. We just had to calm down.” And... »Read More
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