UPDATE: CIB approves Pacers deal to fund $360M renovation, expansion of Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The agreement between city officials and the NBA team provides nearly $800 million in tax revenue to the Pacers over the life of the 25-year deal.
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CIB poised to vote on Pacers retention deal during Friday meeting
A major deal to keep the Pacers in Indianapolis for decades is expected to be voted on Friday during a meeting of the Capital Improvement Board.
Former Indiana Pacers star Chuck Person pleads guilty in NCAA bribery scheme
Former Indiana Pacers star Chuck Person will serve prison time after admitting to taking thousands of dollars in bribes to steer college basketball players to hire a financial adviser after they turned professional.
Pacers ticket sales, ratings rise as playoffs near
Boosted by the fifth-highest winning record in the 30-team NBA, the team has seen home attendance rise 4.6 percent and TV ratings climb 6 percent, compared with this time last year.
Pacers, CIB talks could extend beyond legislative deadline
The president of the Capital Improvement Board said negotiations on a 25-year deal with the Indiana Pacers are progressing, but a final pact is likely months away.
Pacers looking for new customer sales system
The Capital Improvement Board on Feb. 4 put out a request for bids for a new point-of-sale system to be used throughout Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Pacers roll out hat-knitting initiative ahead of 2021 NBA All-Star events
The Nothing But Knit campaign is the first community initiative tied to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, and aims to collect up to 5,000 knitted beanies for distribution to volunteers, hospitality workers, players and league officials.
UPDATE: Pacers All-Star Oladipo out for season after rupturing tendon
Victor Oladipo's leg bent awkwardly as he fell to the floor Wednesday night while trying to disrupt an outlet pass to the Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam.
Bill would boost CIB funding, require new 25-year deal with Pacers
A bill filed by Senate Appropriations Chairman Ryan Mishler would extend the life of multiple tourism- and entertainment-related taxes that help fund the Capital Improvement Board and expand the footprint of what’s known as the Professional Sports Development Area to capture even more tax revenue for the CIB. But there’s a catch.
Pacers to play games in India as part of NBA’s international push
The two preseason tip-offs between the Pacers and Sacramento Kings will mark the first time a major American sports league has staged games in India, where the NBA is trying to develop a fan base.
Gov. Holcomb wants to keep Pacers in Indy, will consider plans to improve CIB facilities
The Capital Improvement Board of Managers will ask lawmakers for more long-term funding that could be used in part for improvements at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The governor says he’s ready to listen.
Pacers sign multimillion-dollar jersey sponsorship deal with Motorola
Christmas came early for the Pacers in the form of a sponsorship deal a source said likely will pay the NBA franchise up to $10 million over two years.
Pacers promote longtime Fever exec Krauskopf, giving NBA its first female assistant GM
Kelly Krauskopf, a significant player in Pacers Sports & Entertainment for 19 years, will relinquish her duties as head of the group’s esports initiative to join the front office full time.
Pacers rethinking fieldhouse fan experience
The $200 million in upgrades to the Atlanta Hawks’ arena might provide hints as to what Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking in hush-hush negotiations with the Capital Improvement Board.
IBJ Podcast: Why the Indy CIB will ask the Legislature for millions of dollars
The Capital Improvement Board will seek at least $8 million from lawmakers to help fund what officials say will be a 25-year plan for improvements in the Indiana Convention Center, Bankers Life Fieldhouse and other facilities the CIB owns.
Indiana museum to tell story of basketball great Larry Bird
Larry Bird plans to donate personal items and memorabilia from his career with the Boston Celtics, Indiana State University, the U.S. Olympic team and beyond.
Pacers keep key piece in place by giving Turner $72M deal
The signing means Indiana will have two key players—center Myles Turner and All-Star guard Victor Oladipo—under contract for the next three seasons.
Pacers team up with restaurant partners on new menu items
Pacers Sports & Entertainment on Wednesday unveiled a concessions menu that includes some of the most diverse food options in the history of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Pacers, Salesforce team up to engage fans with customized data, marketing
The two organizations said Thursday they will use artificial intelligence and cloud technology to analyze fan behavior and respond with more customized email and social media engagement.
Indiana Pacers sign coach Nate McMillan to multi-year deal
The 54-year-old Nate McMillan has a 90-74 record and helped lead the team to the playoffs the past two seasons.