Indiana freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, a projected lottery decide, will forgo his remaining faculty eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft, he instructed ESPN on Friday morning. “For me, the time is now,” Hood-Schifino instructed ESPN. “This has been a dream of mine since I used to be a little bit boy.” Hood-Schifino, the No. … Read more
Phoenix Suns Center for restricted agents Deandre Ayton Signing a maximum four-year contract worth $133 million with the Indiana PacersHis agents, Bill Duffy and Nima Nakaian, told ESPN on Thursday. The Suns have just two days to match the NBA record for largest team and keep Ayton. Ayton’s offer letter surpasses the $107 Million four-year … Read more
1.55 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Boston Celtics Acquired Malcolm Brogdon The following are the Indiana Pacers Sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Friday’s game featured the playmaking point guard that President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and coach Imeudoka felt was necessary to raise the franchise to the level of a potential championship contender. … Read more
BEFORE 2014 GEORGE KARLAFTISNever had football been on his radar. Growing up in Athens in Greece, his sporting activities included swimming, tennis and basketball as well as track and field and judo. Karlaftis excelled in these sports when he was young. Karlaftis is a versatile athlete. Karlaftis has a combination of gifts, including size, speed … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. — Markelle FultzIn 16 minutes, he scored 10 points and had six assists in his first game. OrlandoFast 14 months after the Magic beat the visiting Indiana PacersMonday Night: 119 to 103 Fultz had been out of the game since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament during a match against the Cleveland CavaliersOn … Read more
The PacersWill be waived Tristan ThompsonOn Thursday, the veteran big man will sign an agreement with the Chicago Bulls, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday night. Carlisle, following the Pacers’ 113 -108 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, announced the news in an unexpected moment Washington WizardsIndianapolis Thompson was part of the blockbuster deal that sent … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS Indiana PacersFans welcome back Caris LeVertHe was greeted with a loud ovation at pregame introductions. His former team honored him with a highlight video during the first timeout. He then went out to play winning basketball. LeVert scored 22 point, had five assists, and provided lockdown defense to the end of the game. Cleveland … Read more
The Indiana PacersTwo-time All-Star trading center Domantas SabonisTo the Sacramento KingsFor a package that includes guard Tyrese HaliburtonAccording to sources, ESPN reported this on Tuesday. The Pacers include Jeremy Lamb, Justin HolidayIn exchange for Haliburton and guard, a 2027 second round pick Buddy HieldThe center Tristan Thompson, sources said. The Kings had to part with … Read more
DALLAS — Indiana PacersCoach Rick Carlisle, who was fired last summer after 13 seasons as Mavericks coach and led the franchise to its first NBA championship in 2011, returned to Dallas on Saturday. Carlisle, who is 62 years old, said that “it’s a little unusual day, however, it’s great being back.” He was able to … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Charlotte coach James Borrego gave a simple instruction to his players Wednesday night: Let it fly. The Hornets didn’t disappoint. They scored 24 points, broke the franchise’s single game scoring record and had the highest total point total in the NBA with a 158 to 126 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Indiana Pacers. … Read more