Bird still has boss’ support, but also plenty of critics
This year might be Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird’s last shot to show that his skill assembling a team is on par with his talent as a player and coach.
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BENNER: Will Pacers put up wins and finally win back fans?
The Indiana Pacers open their National Basketball Association season Wednesday night with two questions overriding other concerns.
Indiana Pacers launch combine to scout for top salespeople
Representatives of at least 17 professional sports franchises will be here looking for talent to add to their business teams.
CIB budget could face rough ride in council
Some City-County Council members are skeptical of the Capital Improvement Board’s spending plan for 2011 that includes $10 million for the privately operated Indiana Pacers.
Smart gets his first shot as NBA head coach
Hoosier basketball legend Keith Smart was appointed by the Golden State Warriors to replace Don Nelson, the head coach with the most victories in NBA history.
CIB’s 2011 budget slated to grow by $10 million
Capital Improvement Board president says initial $10 million payment to the Indiana Pacers is not only reason for the larger
budget. Rather, she insisted it’s largely due to $5 million in renovations slated for Conseco Fieldhouse and other CIB-operated
facilities.
Indiana Pacers, Fever sign deal with Steak n Shake
As a sponsor of the Pacers and Fever, Steak n Shake receives courtside signage, a game night giveaway and on-court promotions
BENNER: Bird’s trust goes unrewarded in new debacle
Face it, Larry; you messed up. You trusted a 19-year-old with a questionable past.
CIB approves $33.5 million deal to keep Indiana Pacers
The three-year agreement is designed to help the franchise shoulder the costs of operating Conseco Fieldhouse. One dissenting
voice called the team and city back to the negotiating table for a longer-term deal.
CIB saves $1M after state agrees to lower loan rate
State officials decided to reduce the interest rate on a $9 million loan to the city's Capital Improvement Board by 1
percentage point. The news couldn't come at a better time for the agency, which is trying to find money to assist the
Indiana Pacers.
CIB deal won’t fix all of Pacers’ woes
The $33.5 million the Capital Improvement Board is providing the Indiana Pacers is merely a Band-Aid that will do little to
solve serious short-term and long-term issues facing the team.
BENNER: Will Pacers be reborn or say a long goodbye?
Winning will not, as some have suggested, cure all, because the NBA business model is so horribly awry.
EDITORIAL: Deal for Pacers is worth making
Conseco Fieldhouse does not belong to the Pacers, but to the city. And we need the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers name Kellogg VP of player relations
Kellogg is a broadcaster for Pacers and CBS college basketball telecasts. He’ll continue his responsibilities with Pacers
TV and as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS.
UPDATE: CIB wringing money from general operating fund to pay Pacers
A combination of taxes targeting downtown visitors and users of the city’s professional sports complexes are expected to generate
the bulk of the subsidy.
City makes $33.5M deal to keep Indiana Pacers
The city will contribute $10 million annually for three years toward Conseco Fieldhouse operating expenses. It also will provide
at least $3.5 million for capital improvements.
CIB audit shows agency finances improving
The Capital Improvement Board earned $10 million last year after reporting a $16.8 million loss in 2008. Its financial future
is clouded, however, by talks with the Indiana Pacers over Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
Pacers, CIB still talking post-deadline
A June 30 deadline imposed by the basketball team passed with no agreement on who will pay Conseco Fieldhouse operating expenses,
but both sides remain optimistic a deal will get
done soon.
CIB still negotiating with Pacers over Fieldhouse lease
The Indiana Pacers still are renegotiating the team's lease of Conseco Fieldhouse with a Wednesday deadline approaching.
CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term
deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.