Mark Montieth: Siakam contract was necessary, but it won’t guarantee success
Siakam appears more likely than the others to remain a Pacer throughout his contract, despite history’s red flags.
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Here’s what’s in the NBA’s upcoming 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal
The NFL remains the top attraction because of its ratings and advertising prowess, but the NBA is a firm second and can command top dollar due to its younger viewers as well as having a ton of content.
USA Basketball expects Haliburton to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week
Tyrese Haliburton was hampered at the end of the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run by issues with his left hamstring.
Pascal Siakam, Pacers agree on $189M, four-year contract, source says
The Pacers were clear going into the offseason that retaining Siakam was a top priority after he quickly became a major part of the team that would reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Fishers-based Spokenote gaining traction with sports teams
Fishers-based tech startup Spokenote, which signed a first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal with the Indiana Pacers several months ago, said that deal has led to additional opportunities with other sports teams, including the Indy Eleven.
Pacers coach Carlisle credits late Bill Walton for helping him earn title, win over future wife
Rick Carlisle poured out his heart Monday night before his team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs, when he started reflecting on the impact of Bill Walton, who died Monday at age 71.
Celtics close out Pacers before sellout crowd at Gainbridge
It certainly wasn’t easy against the Pacers, who were a perfect 6-0 on their home court before ending the season with two straight home losses. Indiana lost three times in the series despite holding leads or being tied in the final minute.
Lesley Weidenbener: We could all use a bit of Haliburton’s attitude
I’ve had fun watching this group of Pacers play basketball. Their attitudes, drive and spirit are infectious. That appears to be thanks in large part to Haliburton, who seems to inject energy and positivity into everyone around him.
Pacers back in Eastern Conference Finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast
Indiana put up some of the best offensive numbers in NBA history during the regular season by pushing the tempo. The pace is rarely as quick in the playoffs, but don’t tell the Pacers that slow and steady is the only way to win this race.
Pacers hope to continue home playoff streak, force Game 7 with Knicks
The Indiana Pacers are the last team with a perfect home record in the playoffs. If they don’t extend that streak Friday night in Game 6 against New York at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, their season will be over.
Mark Montieth: This May in Indy is more special than ever
No other month has captured a greater share of the city’s best memories.
Pacers’ Carlisle fined $35K by NBA for ‘questioning the integrity of the league’
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made his comments after the Indiana Pacers’ 130-121 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday in New York.
Bucks’ Beverley suspended 4 games for ball-throwing incident
The suspension was handed down one day after Indianapolis police said they were investigating an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened during the May 2 playoff game.
Simon-owned company buys downtown parking lot key to city’s MLS aspirations
A consultant to the Simon family said their interest in the property predates discussion about a soccer stadium.
Pacers send 78 officiating calls for NBA review after two playoff losses
“Small-market deserve an equal shot,” Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle said after being ejected for arguing late in his team’s 130-121 Game 2 loss to the Knicks in New York.
Indianapolis police open investigation into ball-throwing altercation at Pacers game
Police are probing an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley twice threw a ball at fans in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers renew old-school playoff rivalry with new-age game
With the Pacers and Knicks set to renew their playoff rivalry Monday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals, it’s easy to think back to those rough and rugged tussles in the 1990s. But these are two very different teams.
UPDATE: Pacers win first playoff series in 10 years, eliminate Bucks 4-2
After first-round losses in their last five playoff appearances, the Indiana Pacers rode hot shooting and solid bench play to victory Thursday night. They will play the Knicks in the second round.
Pacers secure sixth seed in playoffs, face Bucks in first round
The Pacers will enter the postseason with momentum from a dominant regular-season finale. They shot 65% and made 19 of 36 3-pointers against the Hawks on Sunday.
Pacers owner Herb Simon to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Simon, the longest-tenured team owner in NBA history, will be enshrined into the hall during festivities Aug. 16-17 in Springfield, Massachusetts.