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Ex-Pacers exec expected to lead Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves hired former Indiana Pacers executive David Kahn to run their basketball operations, four days after being rejected by Portland assistant general manager Tom Penn. The move was confirmed to The...
Bird honored at Boston U. commencement
BOSTON — Former Boston Celtics basketball star Larry Bird and film director Steven Spielberg were feted Sunday at Boston University with honorary degrees. Bird, who played for the Celtics for 13 seasons and was enshrined in basketball’s...
Reggie Miller remembers Tisdale
Former Indiana Pacers Star Reggie Miller issued this statement about the death to teammate Wayman Tisdale: “Wayman, along with Herb Williams and Vern Fleming, made my transition from California to Indiana very easy my rookie year. He was the...
Former Pacer Wayman Tisdale dies at 44
Wayman Tisdale, the second overall NBA draft pick by the Indiana Pacers in 1985 and a fan-favorite in his four years with the team, died this morning after a two-year battle with bone cancer. He was 44. Tisdale passed away at St. John Medical Center...
Pacers staffer sues Tinsley over shooting
Indiana Pacer Jamaal Tinsley’s rush for safety during a 2007 shooting left the team’s equipment manager a sitting duck in the back of Tinsley’s Rolls-Royce, a new lawsuit says. Trapped in the back seat, Joey Qatato suffered gunshots...
Indiana Living Legends named
Indiana Pacers ownersMelvinandHerb Simon, Pacers broadcaster and former coachBobby “Slick” Leonardand International Olympic Committee memberAnita DeFrantzare among those who will be named Indiana Living Legends by the Indiana Historical...
Pacers' Granger NBA’s most improved, sets sights on playoffs
After being named the NBA’s Most Improved Player today, Pacers forward Danny Granger said he’s aiming for another title next year: Danny Granger, member of a playoff team. In talking about where he sees his improvement for the future, he talked...
NBA to honor Granger today
Pacers forward wins league’s Most Improved Player award Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger will cap off his stellar season today when he’s named the NBA’s Most Improved Player, according to multiple sources with knowledge...
Granger to be named NBA's most improved
Congrats to Danny Granger! So far, he has been a...
Patterson out of draft
If the Indiana Pacers were hoping to draftPatrick Pattersonto help solve their frontcourt issues, they’ll have to wait. The rising junior withdrew his name from the NBA draft and said he is returning to Kentucky. Star, news service reports
Pacers Sports and Entertainment lays off 23
Pacers Sports and Entertainment confirmed today it laid off 23 employees. “We’re like most other businesses facing tough challenges,” said Greg Schenkel, the company’s vice president of corporate and public relations....
Team USA invites Granger
Danny Granger has been invited to participate in the USA Basketball training camp, which could lead to him playing in next year’s World Championships and the 2012 Olympics. The camp is in late July in Las Vegas. He was first approached about...
Pacers' Granger wants to become one of NBA's top defenders
As Danny Granger vacations in Italy, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are marching toward a possible dream matchup in the NBA Finals. Granger proved he could go basket-to-basket with those two this season. Now the Indiana Pacers’ All-Star forward...
Granger invited to train at USA Basketball camp this summer
Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger has been invited to participate in the USA Basketball training camp, which could lead to him possibly playing in the 2012 Olympics, in late July in Las Vegas. Granger’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the...
USA Basketball still wants Oden
Trail Blazers rookie invited to train with national team, in mix for 2012 Olympics Jerry Colangelo’s wish to have Greg Oden in the pipeline to play in future Olympics could take another step this summer. Colangelo, director of national...
Source: Cavs' LeBron James wins MVP
CLEVELAND — A person with knowledge of the choice tells The Associated Press that Cleveland’s LeBron James has won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. James, who led Cleveland to a team record 66 regular-season wins and the top...
Former Pacers coach Rick Carlisle loosens reins in Dallas, and the Mavericks blossom
A micromanager with Pacers, coach loosens reins in Dallas Rick Carlisle did what many thought he couldn’t: change. The biggest adjustment, something his former Indiana Pacers players ached for several years ago, came in late January. Carlisle,...
NCAA cuts time to decide on NBA draft
How long should a college basketball player have to decide whether he’s good enough to play in the NBA? One week. At least that’s what NCAA legislation determines is enough time. As expected, the NCAA Division I board of directors...
Gordon 2nd team All-Rookie in NBA
NEW YORK — Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Memphis guard O.J. Mayo are unanimous selections to the All-Rookie team, announced today.Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, New Jersey center Brook Lopez and Miami forward Michael...
Pacers' search for talent to focus on PG, PF
The NBA draft is two months away, but it’s never too early to start talking about potential picks by the lottery-bound Indiana Pacers. Coach Jim O’Brien recently said the team has three goals during the June 25 draft: /b Get more athletic...
Bird's postmortem: Pacers' defense must get better
Team president says current players have to get better Addressing both immediate and long-term goals, Larry Bird said Tuesday his most pressing concern is seeing the Indiana Pacers play better defense. In the long run, Bird said he’s trying to...
Bird on Pacers: All team’s problems rest on defense
Putting both the players and coach Jim O’Brien on notice, Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird said the team’s defense must improve. The 106 points per game the Pacers allowed this season was fifth worst in the league and one of the reasons they...
Look back at year that was for Indy's Magnificent Seven
Indy’s ‘home team’ enjoyed quite a season. For some, it’s still going into the playoffs. Eric Gordon led the group in scoring . . . and challenged for the NBA Rookie of the Year. Greg Oden returned from injury, suffered...
Mike Wells' NBA playoff primer
Star reporter Mike Wells breaks down the first round of the NBA’s second season: Season series:Cavaliers, 3-1. Wells’ take:LeBron James has been on a mission all season. Cleveland has home court throughout the playoffs and a top-ranked...
Pacers' offseason to-do list
Star reporter Mike Wells breaks down how the Pacers can improve this offseason The Indiana Pacers “thrilled” their owner and improved their chemistry. Now the players just need to improve. As team president Larry Bird and general manager...
Granger, Rush carry Pacers to final victory
Wing players combine for 31 4th-quarter points The Indiana Pacers don’t have to worry about addressing their wing position in the offseason. All-Star Danny Granger and rookie Brandon Rush have got that locked up. They carried their team...
Pacers co-owner: Good job by Bird, O'Brien
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon said he is “thrilled” with the team’s direction, “absolutely” wants president Larry Bird to remain in control and will meet with him about a contract extension “anytime,...
Pacers climb out of 17-point hole for win
Danny Granger scored 35 points, and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-108 on Wednesday night. Granger scored 16 points in the fourth quarter in his 23rd 30-point game of the season....
Murphy can hit unique 1st
Troy Murphy has a chance to make league history tonight — and upstage his boss. The Indiana Pacers forward is second in the NBA in rebounding (11.8 per game) and third in 3-point field goal percentage (.450). No player has finished in the top...
