Stories tagged with "Indiana Pacers"

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

Fever's Hoffman says shoulder won't be an issue by Jeff Rabjohns

Indiana Fever forward Ebony Hoffman said tonight her dislocated right shoulder won’t cause her any issues in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. The Fever are up 2-1 in the best-of-five... – Oct 07, 2009 at 7:59 PM in Fever

Kravitz: Sunday of great moments by indystar

One team, the Indiana Fever, is on the cusp of a championship, 40 raucous minutes from bringing a WNBA title to this city. The other team, the Indianapolis Colts, are brandishing... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Bob Kravitz

Rush knows of China's love for basketball by Jeff Rabjohns

The Indiana Pacers leave today for two games in Asia, and they may find they don’t need much of an introduction when they arrive. That was Brandon Rush’s experience.... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Slow start doesn't deter Pacers' Price by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers rookie point guard A.J. Price had a tough night shooting the ball Friday in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bulls. The message to him at practice... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Hibbert off to slow start in preseason opener by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert may have ended last season as the team’s starting center, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be in that role this season. Hibbert... – Oct 03, 2009 at 1:37 AM in Pacers

Gibson leads Bulls to 104-95 win over Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.... – Oct 02, 2009 at 10:18 PM in Pacers

Indy sports 'green' for football, hoops events by indystar

Volunteers representing a Downtown university and city marketing agency today spruced up the Wholesale District and an interstate interchange. As Downtown prepared for a preseason... – Oct 02, 2009 at 2:52 PM in Communities

Ballard sticks to basics by indystar

Greg Ballard is the first mayor of Indianapolis since the 1960s to be a normal, ordinary guy next door. His four predecessors — Richard Lugar, Bill Hudnut, Steve Goldsmith... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Indiana Pacers open preseason: Here are 5 story lines to watch by Mike Wells

5 things you need to know this preseason After six days of beating up on teammates and hours of watching film, the Indiana Pacers are looking forward to facing Chicago tonight in... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Opportunity beckons for Pacers' Jones by Mike Wells

After 3 years on bench, 6-10 center is an unknown with a shot at post role Dahntay Jones and Earl Watson are defenders. Luther Head is a shooter. Solomon Jones? Well, that’s... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Pacers

Head's 'fresh start' now expanded role with Pacers by Mike Wells

He’ll see more court time with Dunleavy’s injury setback Luther Head picked the right team and time to have a “fresh start.” Mike Dunleavy’s recent... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:36 AM in Pacers

Fever have chance to join list of city's best all-time teams by Curt Cavin

Finally, another Finals. For the Indiana Fever, the championship round that begins tonight in Phoenix is the franchise’s first chance to play for a WNBA title. But... – Sep 29, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Fever

Shooting guard options exist for Pacers by Jeff Rabjohns

Jones offers strong defense; Rush’s shooting improved near end of his rookie season The Indiana Pacers have two options at shooting guard heading into the season. They could... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:55 PM in Pacers

Dunleavy has a setback with ligament strain by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy was right when he said isn’t out of the woods with his right knee. Dunleavy’s potential return for the regular-season opener next... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers' O'Brien: Dunleavy won't make regular-season opener by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy won’t be ready for the regular-season opener after all. Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said today that Dunleavy won’t practice until November after a... – Sep 27, 2009 at 2:18 PM in Pacers

Fever moving on to the WNBA Finals by David Woods

Hitting their free throws down stretch wins game Free throws in basketball aren’t necessarily free. Not when bumps, bruises and scratches are endured in order to shoot... – Sep 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM in Fever

Pacers get to work on new concepts on 1st day of camp by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien wasn’t expecting perfection on the first day of training camp Saturday, not with nine new faces on the floor. He wanted to see his team... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers