Stories tagged with "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

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

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

Kravitz: How does a free game sound? by indystar

How does free sound? If you’re ever going to attend a women’s professional basketball game — if you’re ever going to get off the couch, DVR Notre... – Sep 26, 2009 at 1:11 AM in Bob Kravitz

Pacers' Ford is no longer a point of concern by Mike Wells

Glance at T.J. Ford’s statistics last season. The Indiana Pacers point guard averaged a career-high 14.9 points, added 5.3 assists and had his second best rebounding... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers coach O'Brien's contract extended by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers locked up their coach for at least another season. The Pacers announced Friday they exercised the team option to extend Jim O’Brien ’s contract... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Larry Bird buys 9,000 tickets for Fever game by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird has bought 9,000 tickets for the Indiana Fever’s Eastern Conference finals game Saturday night. The Fever will host the decisive Game 3 against the... – Sep 25, 2009 at 11:37 PM in Fever

Pacers new mission is defense by Jeff Rabjohns

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... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:26 PM in Pacers

Bird's job rebuilding team still not done by Mike Wells

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... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Far-Westside youth camp holding festival Saturday by Josh Duke

A Far-Westside camp that assists children with minor social or emotional challenges will host a celebration fundraiser this weekend. Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Road,... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:25 AM in West Marion County

Fever sweep aside Mystics by David Woods

Indiana rallies for victory and takes series 2-0 There are those in Seattle who will tell you the Storm have never been the same since winning the WNBA championship in 2004.... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Fever

Let's be there for the Fever by indystar

Indiana Fever Coach Lin Dunn has issued a special invitation to residents of this basketball-rich state: Come see her team of talented, hardworking players perform tonight at... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Powerful friends bid goodbye to Simon by Will Higgins

12:50 — ‘My Way’ ends funeral service Two thousand mourners packed the synagogue for the hour-long service, after which shopping mall developer Melvin... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM in Marion County

Pacers add Head to roster late by Mike Wells

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... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers sign shooting guard Luther Head by Jeff Rabjohns

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... – Sep 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM in Pacers

Simon was an essential part of Pacers' history by Mike Wells

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... – Sep 17, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Pacers

Simon's spirit inhabits city's institutions by indystar

More than a half-century ago, a young man shipped out of his native Bronx, N.Y., for a military posting in Indianapolis. He could not have dreamed he would become an institution in... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

'Transformative' Brand remembered by indystar

Reactions came quickly to today’s news that NCAA president Myles Brand had passed away. A sampling: • Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports&Entertainment and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM in News