Larry Bird will build Pacers around his head coach
There's a simple reason Indiana Pacers basketball operations boss Larry Bird didn't fire coach Jim O'Brien. And it has a lot to do with Rick Carlisle.
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Gordon Hayward isn’t coming back to Butler
There's a simple reason why Butler sophomore Gordon Hayward won't be in a Bulldogs uniform next year. And it has as
much to do with the CBA as the NBA. And a few million dollars.
Gordon Hayward answer to Pacers’ prayers
If Butler sophomore Gordon Hayward declares himself eligible for this year's NBA draft, there are lots of reasons for
the Pacers to take him with the No. 10 selection.
Pacers brass gives Larry Bird vote of confidence
Some Indiana Pacers fans are upset with Larry Bird for not upgrading the team's roster in front of the Feb. 18 NBA trade
deadline. But team owner Herb Simon and Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Jim Morris believe in Bird's long-range
plan.
Pacers’ Larry Bird listening to trade offers
Minnesota wants Danny Granger and Cleveland wants Troy Murphy. But Pacers player operations chief Larry Bird is demanding
a high price for prime players.
Despite financial pain, Pacers not seeking investors
Despite mounting financial losses and a trend in the NBA for teams to seek new financial investors, Indiana Pacers President
Jim Morris said the team is not headed down that path. CIB will discuss helping team Jan. 19.
Indy sports fans always have reason to cheer the home team
Lots of people turned out at Conseco Fieldhouse to cheer for the Boston Celtics Saturday night. Here’s hoping they were imported red coats and not local turncoats.
Pacers faithful, ticket scalpers find reason to smile
A three-game winning streak has ticket scalpers and Pacers fans smiling–for now. New outlook could send attendance skyward.
Herb Simon takes over sole ownership of Pacers
In the wake of Mel Simon’s death, Indiana Pacers’ future is in the firm grip of younger brother Herb, who now has sole ownership
of the team.
Council balking at Pacers aid
It remains a mystery where the $15 million dollars is going to come from the Indiana Pacers say they need to operate the city-owned Conseco Fieldhouse.
CIB pondering ways to aid Pacers
The city’s Capital Improvement Board, which owns Conseco Fieldhouse, is still trying to figure out what to do about the
Indiana Pacers’ request for financial aid to the tune of $15 million for the upcoming year.
Good reasons for AI acquisition
I’ve heard from a lot readers about the possibility of the Indiana Pacers acquiring guard Allen Iverson. And the topic got quite a bit of banter on the market’s two leading sports talk…
Is Iverson the answer for Pacers?
How desperate are the Indiana Pacers to sell tickets? Allen Iverson might be The Answer. The 34-year-old guard is available and some NBA insiders say the Pacers could use his scoring punch alongside…
Pacers, Fever sign major sponsor
Kroger Central Division President Bob Moeder and Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Jim Morris jointly
announced a "comprehensive partnership" at an 11 a.m. news conference today. The announcement included a
dramatic
unveiling of…
Hansbrough to sign at low cost
Tyler Hansbrough is so far turning out to be a popular draft pick among the Indiana Pacers faithful. It will be interesting to see what he does to spike ticket sales. I suspect,…
Pacers pick shows who’s in charge
If the Indiana Pacers tonight draft North Carolina center Tyler Hansbrough with the No. 13 selection, you’ll know the people on the business side won out over the people who run basketball operations.
Ideally,…
Bird gives glimpse at draft plan
Larry Bird, Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations, said the team has its eye on four players that can help the franchise right away if they’re available in the June 25 NBA draft.
“Three…
Fever “on the cusp” of profitability
The news that the Indiana Fever is seeking a corporate sponsor to put its logos on players’ jerseys might give fans the idea that the WNBA franchise is drowning in debt.
Not true,…
Morris: Vancouver rumors baseless
I try not to jump into the grind of the rumor mill too often. But the most recent rumblings about the Indiana Pacers were becoming just a little too loud to ignore.
Danny Granger faces big pressure
Questions linger about Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger.
Can Granger, who was named yesterday as the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2008-09 season, become a lock down defender ala Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant?
Can…