Stories tagged with "Indiana Pacers"

City studies hiring managers for stadiums by Mary Beth

The city of Indianapolis is shopping for a firm that might be able to run the city’s professional sports and convention centers more cheaply than the Capital Improvement... – Oct 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Politics & Government

O'Brien would settle for consistency by Pacers by Mike Wells

Perfection is the last thing Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien expected this preseason. Not with six new faces on the team. What O’Brien would like, though, is... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers hope Rush can start second season like he ended his rookie campaign by Jeff Rabjohns

The way Brandon Rush finished last season is the way the Indiana Pacers think he’s capable of starting this one. Slated to start at shooting guard, Rush finished an... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers release 3 players in roster trim by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers released Rod Benson, Demetris Nichols and Lawrence Roberts today to bring their roster down to the league maximum of 15 players. The Pacers will be shorthanded... – Oct 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM in Pacers

Pacers McRoberts makes progress by Mike Wells

Pacers forward improves shot in offseason as he strives for more playing time The signs of Indiana Pacers power forward Josh McRoberts’ improvement have been evident... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Pacers

Granger returns home by indystar

NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 108-96 on Saturday night for their second preseason victory.... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

CIB: Deficit is not as deep as we feared by Francesca Jarosz

$26M in cuts might allow agency to forgo $9M loan, help pay for Pacers The Capital Improvement Board’s monthslong struggle against insolvency took a positive turn this week,... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:59 AM in Politics & Government

Granger gets quick start for Pacers by Mike Wells

Working on his passing, All-Star has 22 points in 18 minutes Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger couldn’t help himself. Granger didn’t want to shoot the ball unless he... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers' Dahntay Jones finds his niche with defense by Mike Wells

Dahntay Jones knew he had to distinguish himself to ensure job security. The Indiana Pacers’ 6-6, 210-pound swingman could score, but the NBA is full of scorers. So Jones... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers mull rotation options by Mike Wells

O’Brien may regularly use as few as 8 or as many as 10 players Jim O’Brien had a plan. Now he’s going to a backup plan. The Indiana Pacers coach wanted to use a... – Oct 14, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Murphy serious about his game by Mike Wells

Forward known as prankster is all business about improving skills There were some pick-and-pop 3-pointers from straightaway. There were also some mid-range jumpers and some catch... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Pacers

Pacers' defense stressed again by Mike Wells

Giving up 128 points to the Nuggets, even in preseason, isn’t right The Indiana Pacers easily could chalk up Sunday’s defensive debacle against the Denver Nuggets as... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Hibbert shines for Pacers by indystar

He closes out good trip with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocked shots The Indiana Pacers’ two-game preseason trip to Asia ended early Sunday morning with a 128-112 loss to... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Pacers

Nuggets beat Pacers 128-112 in Beijing by indystar

The Indiana Pacers’ two-game preseason trip to Asia ended early this morning with a 128-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Beijing. The two teams also had played in Taipei on... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:34 PM in Pacers

Double dose of warmth: coats and compassion by Josh Duke

In its 23rd year, Coats for Kids makes sure nearly 5,000 children can bundle up for winter For more than 10 years, Betty Bledsoe has attended the annual Coats for Kids campaign... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Hibbert comes up big for Pacers by Mike Wells

It looks like Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert had to go all the way to Taiwan to find his confidence. Hibbert, who has been coming off the bench because of a slow start to... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Nuggets crumble under Pacers pressure by Mike Wells

Playing solid defense the entire game, the Indiana Pacers led from start to finish in their 126-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game played in Taiwan this... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:35 PM in News

Ex-IU star Vaden to play pro ball in Italy by Jeff Rabjohns

Former Indiana University player Robert Vaden has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Italy. Vaden was a 2009 second-round pick of Charlotte but was a draft-day... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:22 PM in Sports

Stern: NBA plans European expansion by indystar

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The NBA envisions having franchise teams in European cities, although commissioner David Stern said today there was no timetable for that to happen. Stern... – Oct 08, 2009 at 7:10 AM in Pacers

Foster imparts wisdom to younger Pacers by Mike Wells

Veteran enjoys his role as mentor Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster once was a wide-eyed young player who leaned on veterans Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson to help his transition... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers