INDIANA PACERS NEWS
New Maverick in town
The Dallas Mavericks introduce newest head coach Rick Carlisle. The former Pacers and Pistons coach has made the playoffs in five of his six seasons on the bench.
Pacers promote Morway to GM, will work with Bird
The Indiana Pacers promoted David Morway to general manager on Wednesday. - Read More...
Indiana's Diener Undergoes Surgery for Bone Spurs
Travis Diener underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his left big toe Wednesday, the Pacers announced. Rehabilitation from the surgery, which was performed at Indiana Orthopedic Hospital is expected to take three months. That timeline would make him unavailable for summer-league play in July but allow for a full recovery well before training camp opens in October. - Read More...
Dunleavy Scores 36 as Indiana Outpaces New York
Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat New York 132-123 on Wednesday night, sending the Knicks to a franchise record-tying 59th loss. - Read More...
Pacers co-owner taking over as team CEO
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon believes he's found the perfect person to replace Donnie Walsh - himself. Simon announced Wednesday that he is moving into day-to-day operations as chairman and CEO of the franchise after years of mostly hands-off ownership. Walsh resigned last month after leading the Pacers for more than two decades, then accepted a job as president of the New York Knicks.
Pacers Co-Owner to Take Over as Team Chairman and CEO
Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday that Herbert Simon, co-owner of the Pacers with his brother Melvin for the past 25 years, will serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) effective immediately. - Read More...
Wizards' Subs Beat Pacers, Eliminate Indiana from Playoff Race
The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. - Read More...
Washington's Arenas and Butler Miss Monday's Game
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Pacers stay in playoff race behind Granger's 30 points
Danny Granger had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with ...
Pacers Clip Hawks to Stay in Playoff Hunt
Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 Tuesday night to avoid elimination from the Eastern Conference playoff race. - Read More...
Mo Williams Reinjures Abdomen, Sat Out Sunday
Milwaukee guard Mo Williams missed the Bucks' game Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury. - Read More...
Ab injury sidelines Bucks G Williams vs. Pacers
Milwaukee guard Mo Williams missed the Bucks' game Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury. - Read More...
Yi to miss rest of regular season with sprained MCL
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. Yi, the No. 6 pick in the 2007 draft, hurt his knee early in the first quarter of the Bucks' victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
In The Paint: Picking up the Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal's return isn't going to launch the Pacers into the playoffs, says Marques Johnson. It will take much more than that.
Walsh hired as Knicks prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.
Pacers pound Heat as O'Neal scores nine points in return
Jermaine O'Neal scored nine points after sitting out for more than two months with a knee injury, and the Indiana Pacers beat ...
Pacers' O'Neal says he's ready to go tonight vs. Heat
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he will return to the court Monday night after sitting out more than two months with ...
Jermaine O'Neal Plans to Return Tonight
The PACERS' INSIDE THE GAME reports, "Jermaine O'Neal plans to return for Monday's game against Miami, and adding a six-time All-Star to the mix could provide a much-needed lift for the Pacers in their battle for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference." - Read More...
O’Neal Sits Out Versus Nets, but Nearing Return to Pacers’ Lineup
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal expects to return to the court soon. He wasn't quite ready Friday night, however. - Read More...
O'Neal likely to return next week
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he could play against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night after missing 32 games with a bruised left knee, although he's more likely to return next week. O'Neal, one of the league's premier interior defenders, participated in Friday's shootaround. The six-time All-Star, averaged 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 33 games before the injury.
Strep throat keeps Pacers' Murphy out vs. Nets
Indiana forward Troy Murphy missed the Pacers' game with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night because of strep throat. - Read More...
Pacers: 'Nothing clear' about Walsh's future
The Indiana Pacers insist Donnie Walsh has not agreed to oversee basketball operations for the New York Knicks after the season. ...
Walsh leaving Pacers; report has him joining Knicks
Donnie Walsh answered one question: Yes, he's leaving the Indiana Pacers at the end of the season. Next question: Are the New York Knicks in his future? Walsh, the Pacers' CEO and president since 1988, said Monday he would step aside after this season, his 24th year, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single voice under Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Even before the announcement, however, there were media reports that he already has been talking with the Knicks. Late Monday night, ESPN.
Nocioni apologizes to coach for outburst
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room. "What I said and what I did the other day was absolutely wrong. I have no excuse for what I did.
Pacers CEO Walsh leaving after season
Donnie Walsh's career with the Indiana Pacers will end after this season, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single ...
Pacers Pick Up Option on Stephen Graham
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have picked up the option on 6-6 forward Stephen Graham's contract. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. - Read More...
Pacers promote Morway to general manager
The Indiana Pacers have promoted David Morway to general manager, the team announced Wednesday.
Pacers Promote Morway to General Manager
The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday that David Morway has been promoted to General Manager of the team. Morway, who has been with the Pacers 10 years, has been serving as Senior Vice President/Basketball Operations for the team, overseeing the day-to-day operation and administration of the Basketball Division. As General Manager, he will retain his current duties and will assume additional responsibilities of overseeing salary cap issues as well as assisting Pacers President of Basketball Larry Bird with all personnel decisions. - Read More...
Pacers co-owner taking over as team CEO
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon announced Wednesday that he is moving into day-to-day operations as chairman and CEO of Pacers ...
Pacers co-owner Simon appoints self as new CEO
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon believes he's found the perfect person to replace Donnie Walsh -- himself. - Read More...
Pacers eliminated from playoff race with loss to Wizards
After the Washington Wizards' backups eliminated the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, the public address announcer ...
Wizards' Butler remains sidelined, out vs. Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Pacers Near Elimination After Loss to Charlotte
Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 107-103 on Saturday night to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. - Read More...
Granger Leads Pacers Past 76ers for Fourth Straight Win
Danny Granger had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with an 85-76 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. - Read More...
Pacers down Hawks to elude elimination from playoff race
Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-98 Tuesday night to avoid elimination from ...
Diener Leads Fourth-Quarter Charge as Pacers Beat Bucks
Travis Diener scored 15 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-97 Sunday night to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. - Read More...
Pacers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Bucks
Mike Dunleavy had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Indiana Pacers kept their faint playoff hopes alive by edging the Milwaukee Bucks 105-101 on Friday night. - Read More...
Bucks Lose Yi to Injury for Rest of Regular Season
Milwaukee Bucks rookie forward Yi Jianlian will miss the final eight games of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. The Bucks made the announcement Friday night before their game against the Indiana Pacers. - Read More...
Celtics Cruise Past Pacers for 60th Victory
Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics tied the NBA record for the best single-season turnaround with a 92-77 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Walsh hired as Knicks' prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.
O'Neal Scores Nine Points in Return as Pacers Wallop Heat
Jermaine O'Neal scored nine points after sitting out for more than two months with a knee injury, and the Pacers beat the Heat 105-85 on Monday. - Read More...
O'Neal says he will play Monday night
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he will return to the court Monday night after sitting out more than two months with a bone bruise on his left knee. O'Neal is among the league's best interior defenders, and the Pacers could use him for the stretch run. They enter Monday's game against the Miami Heat three games behind Atlanta for the eighth and final playoff slot in the Eastern Conference with nine games left.
Granger, Murphy Pace Indiana Past New Jersey as O'Neal Sits
Danny Granger scored 26 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Friday night to halt a two-game losing skid. - Read More...
Jermaine O'Neal Expected to Return Tonight or Next Week
Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal says he could play against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night after missing 32 games with a bruised left knee, although he's more likely to return next week. - Read More...
Harris Leads Nets to Victory Over Pacers
Devin Harris had 22 points and a career-best 15 assists and the New Jersey Nets kept pace with Atlanta for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Reggie Miller calls Walsh 'Godfather' of Pacers
Donnie Walsh called the shots, and Reggie Miller made them. In nearly two decades together, Walsh and Miller changed the Indiana Pacers from NBA also-rans to title contenders. Miller retired in 2005, and when Walsh said Monday he'd retire as Pacers CEO at the end of this season, it signaled the end of an era. Though the franchise has been riddled with off-the-court problems and losing in recent years, Miller, a five-time All-Star and revered clutch shooter, prefers to remember the glory days.
Walsh leaving Pacers; team denies Knicks report
Donnie Walsh answered one question: Yes, he's leaving the Indiana Pacers at the end of the season. Next question: Are the New York Knicks in his future? Walsh, the Pacers' CEO and president since 1988, said Monday he would step aside after this season, his 24th year, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single voice under Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Even before the announcement, however, there were media reports that he already has been talking with the Knicks. Late Monday night, ESPN.
Remarkably, NBA playoffs still within Pacers' reach
The Indiana Pacers can still make the playoffs, if only because the NBA map says the Midwest is part of the East.
Source: Pacers CEO Walsh leaving for Knicks job
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that Donnie Walsh, the team's CEO and president of basketball operations, is leaving the organization. - Read More...
Pacers CEO leaving team after season
Indiana Pacers chief executive Donnie Walsh will leave the team after this season. Walsh says he will finish the season and will not comment on his plans. Team president Larry Bird will take over many of Walsh's duties. He says the time is right to go and he has enjoyed his 24 years with the club. That includes the last few years, when the team has dealt with a series of legal problems involving players.