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Pacers new mission is defense
The Indiana Pacers kicked off today’s media day with one main theme: defense. Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said the starting lineup this year will be dictated by the players most ready to defend. “The good teams in our league are very...
Bird's job rebuilding team still not done
Pacers president has improved character; next goal is playoffs The final product — a respected franchise in the community and a legitimate title contender on the court — is far from finished. Larry Bird knows it. And that’s why the...
Pacers add Head to roster late
Larry Bird’s original plan was to go to training camp with 14 players; the Indiana Pacers president wanted to leave the last roster spot open in case the team needed to sign a player later. The availability of guard Luther Head caused Bird to...
Pacers sign shooting guard Luther Head
As expected, the Indiana Pacers have signed free agent Luther Head. The 6-3 shooting guard has averaged 8.6 points in his four years in the NBA, playing with the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. Head had his best season in 2006-07 when he averaged...
Simon was an essential part of Pacers' history
There is no hesitation in David Stern’s voice when it comes to Mel Simon’s impact on the city of Indianapolis. The NBA commissioner knows Simon’s value. He and his brother saved the franchise for Indianapolis and ran it in a...
Pacers' O'Brien takes steps to fight homelessness
Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien learned about helping the less fortunate at a young age. While growing up in Philadelphia, O’Brien’s parents would bring home an occasional homeless person and provide them with a warm meal. Now,...
Pacers sign Price
The Indiana Pacers signed their second-round draft pick (52nd pick overall) A.J. Price to a multi-year contract Thursday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Price, a 6-2, 181-pound guard from Connecticut, was named to the All-Big East second...
Celtics sign Daniels
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels . Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54 games with the Indiana Pacers, 43 of them starts. The Celtics announced...
Celtics sign ex-Pacer Marquis Daniels
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54 games with the Indiana Pacers, 43 of them starts. The Celtics...
Oden eager to prove his value to Blazers
Greg Oden doesn’t need to be reminded. He knows. He is aware of how critical this season is to his career. He knows how he’s viewed. And he knows he has yet to perform like a No. 1 NBA draft pick. The 7-foot center from Lawrence North...
O'Brien's optimism flows
The Indiana Pacers have reason to feel optimistic. Several, actually. All-Star Danny Granger and rookies Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert helped them go 19-7 at home in the 2009 portion of last season. They selected Tyler Hansbrough, who should be an...
Dunleavy's recovery picks up steam
All-Star Danny Granger might have his scoring sidekick back sooner than expected. Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said he hopes shooting guard Mike Dunleavy will be ready for the season opener Oct. 28 at Atlanta. “Our medical people are...
Pacers sign free agent Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones feels he’s another addition who can help the Indiana Pacers improve their defense. The 6-10 forward signed his contract with the Pacers today. “The coaches talk about defense, and I think that’s what I help bring to this team, trying to...
Dunleavy working on return
Pacers guard hopes to be back from knee and hip injuries before January target date Mike Dunleavy is cutting, curling and showing off his smooth jumper again. He’s also doing squats and different types of leg exercises in the weight room. The...
Pacers' emphasis now on defense
Team adds depth with 3 athletic, physical, defensive free agents For one offseason, at least, high-scoring offense has taken a back seat to defense. The Indiana Pacers had no choice but to change their roster — and approach — because as...
Pacers' Granger won't take part in Team USA minicamp
Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger will attend but not take part in Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas this week so that he can rest his right knee, which bothered him last season. Former Indiana University standout Eric Gordon was...
Knee will sideline Granger at Olympic minicamp
Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger will attend but not take part in Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas this week so that he can rest his right knee, which bothered him last season. Former Indiana University standout Eric Gordon was added to...
Point guard Jack says Pacers won't match his offer from Raptors
The Indiana Pacers will not match the four-year, $20 million offer the Toronto Raptors made to restricted free agent Jarrett Jack, Jack told The Indianapolis Star in a telephone interview late Sunday night. “It took a minute, but I was able to...
Pacers agree to 1-year deal with point guard Watson
Watson, a point guard waived by Thunder, agrees to join Pacers next week The Indiana Pacers continue to add pieces as they strive to become a better defensive team. Point guard Earl Watson has agreed to sign with the Pacers once he clears waivers, a...
Earl Watson agrees to one-year deal with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers continue to make strides to improve their defense. Point guard Earl Watson, who was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder, agreed to a one-year deal with the Pacers on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Watson...
Pacers trying to trade Marquis Daniels
The Indiana Pacers are trying to work out a possible sign-and-trade deal that would send unrestricted free agent Marquis Daniels to the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. It’s uncertain what player or players the...
'Slick' Leonard of Pacers honored as 'Living Legend'
Pacers ex-coach and current broadcaster named ‘Living Legend’ Bobby “Slick” Leonard will have more to celebrate than just his 77th birthday today. Leonard, the Indiana Pacers’ longtime radio analyst and former coach,...
Former IU, North Central star Eric Gordon invited to Olympic camp
Ex-IU and North Central star among 26 who will take part in USA Basketball minicamp Eric Gordon’s summer just keeps getting better. The former North Central High School basketball star developed nearly instant chemistry with new teammate Blake...
Dahntay Jones' job: Bolster Pacers' defense
Pacers hope he can stop opponents on perimeter The first step is complete — signing a defensive specialist — but the Indiana Pacers have work to do in the free agent market. Guard Dahntay Jones signed his four-year, $11 million contract...
Pacers' camp deadline Friday
The deadline for registration to the Indiana Pacers Summer Hoops Tour is Friday. Boys and girls, ages 8 to 14, can register for the free clinic at Pacers.com or by calling former Pacers starDarnell Hillmanat (317) 917-2861. The clinics will be held...
Pacers sign free agent Dahntay Jones
The Indiana Pacers announced the signing of free agent guard Dahntay Jones at a press conference at Conseco Fieldhouse today. “I’m happy to be here, happy to be part of this organization,” Jones said. “I’m ready to take on the challenge defensively...
Pacers to announce signing of Jones
No word on whether they will match Raptors’ offer to Jack The Indiana Pacers have scheduled a news conference today to announce the signing of free agent guardDahntay Jones. A defensive specialist who played last season for Denver, Jones agreed...
Pacers expected to sign free agent Dahntay Jones
The Indiana Pacers are expected to announce the free agent signing of guard Dahntay Jones on Tuesday. Jones, a defensive specialist, agreed to a four-year, $11-million contract with the Pacers last week. Jones averaged 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds for...
Raptors sign Pacers' Jack to 4-year offer sheet
Pacers have 7 days to match Toronto’s offer reportedly worth $20M Indiana Pacers restricted free agent Jarrett Jack signed an offer sheet with the Toronto Raptors late Saturday night for a four-year contract, Jack said via text message...
Raptors sign Pacers' Jack to 4-year offer sheet
The Indiana Pacers could be looking for more help in the backcourt. Pacers restricted point guard Jarrett Jack has signed a four-year offer sheet from the Toronto Raptors, Jack said via text message Saturday. The deal is reportedly for $20 million....
