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Pacers' youngsters enjoy successful summer
Five straight wins in Orlando summer league a bonus as Pacers’ youngsters continue to grow There wasn’t a trophy presentation and there won’t be a parade in Downtown Indianapolis this week. But this much is certain: The fact that...
Pacers finish summer league with 5-0 record
The Indiana Pacers wrapped up an impressive week of summer league play with a 68-54 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Friday. The Pacers (5-0) were led all week by the tandem of centerRoy Hibbertand rookie forwardTyler Hansbrough. Hibbert led...
New Pacers guard excels at 'D'
Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said countless times last season that the players have to take ownership on the defensive end if they expect to be a better team. O’Brien is about to get a player with the same mind-set. Soon-to-be-new...
Pacers rally past Celtics
Roy HibbertandTyler Hansbroughcontinue to show signs of being a formidable frontcourt tandem for the Indiana Pacers. The duo combined for 50 points and 14 rebounds in the Pacers’ 91-88 victory over the Boston Celtics in the Orlando, Fla.,...
Pacers reach deal with free agent guard Dahntay Jones
The Indiana Pacers have landed their first free agent acquisition of the offseason. The Pacers agreed to a four-year, $11 million deal with Denver Nuggets free agent guard Dahntay Jones late Wednesday night. The fourth year is a player option....
Pacers move to 3-0
Tyler Hansbroughscored 24 points andRoy Hibberthad 21 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers (3-0) past the Utah Jazz 95-79 in summer league play in Orlando, Fla. Hansbrough made 14-of-14 free throws and 5-of-11 from the field....
Pacers agree to deal with guard Dahntay Jones
The Indiana Pacers have landed their first free agent acquisition of the offseason. The Pacers agreed to a four-year, $11-million deal with Denver Nuggets free agent guard Dahntay Jones late Wednesday night. The fourth year is a player option....
Pacers, Hansbrough agree to contract
The Indiana Pacers have signed first-round pick Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough, the 13th pick in last month’s draft, was given a four-year contract with a team option on the third and fourth years. More coverage:Click here for team updates, blogs,...
Lakers sign Artest to $18 million deal
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Ron Artest, making official a deal agreed to last week. The team announced the signing early today but did not release the terms. ESPN.com and the Los Angeles Times have reported that...
Young Pacers lead way
Roy Hibbertand rookieTyler Hansbroughhelped make up for the loss of two starters to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 91-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Orlando (Fla.) Summer League. GuardBrandon Rushmissed the game with a sore left knee...
Hansbrough leads Pacers
RookieTyler Hansbroughscored 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat a split squad of Philadelphia/New Jersey 75-67 in overtime Monday in the first day of the summer league in Orlando, Fla. (Box score, B5). Hansbrough, the 13th pick in last...
Hansbrough makes impression
Contagious work ethic. Relentless. Tenacious. It has only been a few days and he has yet to go against any of his veteran teammates in practice, but Indiana Pacers rookie Tyler Hansbrough has already made his presence felt. Hansbrough, the No. 13...
Pacers' Rush plans to keep job
2nd-year guard, who became a starter late last season, works in offseason to hold on to spot There was no stumbling of words or stopping to collect his thoughts before speaking. Indiana Pacers shooting guard Brandon Rush knew what he wanted to say....
Josh McRoberts role for Pacers: energy provider
3rd-year forward, who got little playing time last year, wants to stay with Pacers Josh McRoberts caught the ball in the post and took a quick look over his shoulder to survey the court. With a cutter in sight, the Carmel, Ind., native zipped a...
Roy Hibbert motivated to improve
Can he play without fouling? Can he rebound? Can he become the low-post presence? Roy Hibbert knows the skeptics are out there, and he has heard their questions. Can he stop fouling long enough to become the Indiana Pacers’ go-to post player on...
Agent: Ron Artest joining the Lakers
HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest’s agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the...
Hansbrough has first Pacers workout
Rookie Tyler Hansbrough made his Indiana Pacers debut today during the team’s first summer league practice. Hansbrough, the team’s top pick in last month’s NBA draft and No. 13 overall, was right at home providing energy in practice and...
Kroger partners with Pacers, Fever
The Indiana Pacers and Fever announced a five-year sponsorship agreement with Kroger today. “In this tough economic market, this is a very good partnership for both of us,” Pacers Sports and Entertainment president Jim Morris said....
Pacers' priorities start from within
Free agency focus will be on re-signing their players, especially Jarrett Jack The NBA’s free agency period starts today, but the Indiana Pacers’ shopping list is short. They have about $8 million to spend, and their priorities are to...
Pacers make offers to Jack, McRoberts
The Indiana Pacers have made qualifying offers to guard Jarrett Jack and forward Josh McRoberts, giving the team the right to match any other offers the players’ receive as restricted free agents. Team president Larry Bird has said he wants to...
Mad Ants keep D-League ties
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants will keep their NBA Developmental League affiliations with the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks for the 2009-10 season.
Lengthy journey takes Robert Vaden to Oklahoma
He’s made several stops along the way, but local star is glad to get his shot in the NBA Through it all, Robert Vaden’s primary objective was to make it to the NBA. Thursday night, his dream came true when he was selected 54th overall by...
Tyler Hansbrough is intense, driven, and just a bit wacko
Tyler Hansbrough wants to retire the nickname “Psycho T,” given to him his freshman year by North Carolina’s strength coach during one of their grueling weightlifting sessions. Hansbrough’s alter ego wasn’t confined to...
Hansbrough's passion shines
Pacers, North Carolina coaches excited by Tyler Hansbrough’s high-energy approach to game Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien glanced to his right at the banner hanging in the pavilion lobby of Conseco Fieldhouse. Then he looked up at the...
A.J. Price appreciates chance with Pacers
He faced health issues, off-court mistake in college As a second-round NBA draft pick, A.J. Price has a challenge to make the Indiana Pacers. But that’s just a basketball challenge. He has faced far more. As a college freshman, he suffered a...
Pacers won't pick up option on Daniels
The Indiana Pacers will not pick up a $7.5 million option on Marquis Daniels, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. Daniels, who has spent three seasons with the Pacers, will become an unrestricted free agent July 1. His salary was...
Notre Dame's Zeller goes to Bulls for summer league
Luke Zeller said Friday he has been added to the Chicago Bulls’ summer-league roster. The 6-11 forward from Notre Dame, who wasn’t drafted Thursday, will try to make an NBA roster as a free agent. “I’m excited to be able to...
Pacers won't pick up option on Marquis Daniels
The Indiana Pacers will not pick up Marquis Daniels’ $7.5-million team option, a person with knowledge of the situation said today. Daniels, who has spent the past three seasons with the Pacers, will become an unrestricted free agent July 1. His...
Luke Zeller added to Chicago Bulls summer-league roster
Luke Zeller has been added to the Chicago Bulls summer-league roster. The 6-11 forward from Notre Dame, who wasn’t drafted Thursday, will be trying to make an NBA roster as a free agent. “I’m exited to be able to have the chance to play on a summer...
Hansbrough's plan: Whatever is needed
In his first news conference at Conseco Fieldhouse, Tyler Hansbrough talked about a willingness to do whatever is asked to help the Indiana Pacers win. The 13th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, Hansbrough said this afternoon he’s looking...
