Monthly Archives: July 2017

Source: Pacers waive center Kevin Seraphin

The Pacers waived center Kevin Seraphin on Monday, a league source confirmed to VigilantSports.com.

The transaction had to be completed by August 1, the trigger date for Seraphin’s contract. Otherwise, his salary, worth $1.9 million, would have become guaranteed for the 2017-18 season.

Former president (now team advisor) Larry Bird signed Seraphin to a contract last summer. The 6-foot-10 big man appeared in 49 games, …

Mark Boyle re-signs with the Pacers, begins 30th season with the organization this fall

Mark Boyle has re-signed with the Indiana Pacers to remain the radio voice of the team.

Boyle — a five-time Indiana Sportscaster of the Year award winner, including in each of the last three years — shared on social media that he had “officially signed to extend my tour with The Blue and Yellow Empire” Monday morning.

The upcoming 2017-18 season will be a notable …

Pacers Last Week: July 31 — New uniforms, basketball camps, and Miles will soon be a father

New feature on VigilantSports.com, beginning this week.

A lot happens each week with the Pacers and it’s not easy to stay on top of it. Introducing a new weekly feature, Pacers Last Week, which should help keep you up-to-date on all things Pacers.

Pacers unveiled their new Association and Icon uniforms, court design, and secondary logo. Thad Young hosted a free basketball camp in Memphis.…

Pacers introduce new uniforms, court, and logo

Last season for the Pacers was about celebrating their past, the 50 years that led them to present.

With the draft and free agency over, the franchise now turns its focus to this upcoming season, year 51. And with that, the Pacers introduced new uniforms on Friday at the River Fest Streetfest on the west side of Indianapolis.

It was held in the parking lot …

Pacers unveiling new look Friday at River West StreetFest

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The Pacers will unveil their new look on Friday at a streetfest that was announced to the public just two days ahead of time.

From 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, the Pacers are hosting what they are describing as an “interactive community basketball event,” in the parking lot of The Kinney Group. It’s located west of the downtown area (2425 W. Michigan St.).

What …

Frank Vogel trains at Katie Douglas’ Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness in Greenwood announced on Facebook recently that it would have a mystery coach in for a morning session. That person has professional coaching experience, but not in this environment.

Former Pacers head coach Frank Vogel, in Indy to spend time with friends during the offseason, made the 35-minute or so drive from Carmel down south to Greenwood to a very special Orangetheory Fitness.…

Shayne Whittington signs one-year deal to play in Russia

Former Pacers center Shayne Whittington has signed a one-year deal to play in Russia next season. B.C. Zenit Saint Petersburg announced the signing last week.

“Very excited to announce that we will be with Zenit next year!” Whittington shared on Instagram. “St. Petersburg, Russia is a beautiful city and I’m excited to get to know it better! 🇷🇺🇷🇺”

After two seasons with the Pacers (2014-16), …

Mad Ants holding open tryouts for 2017-18 season on September 23rd

The Fort Wayne Mad Ants, the developmental league affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, will hold their annual open tryouts a few months before the 2017-18 season.

The Mad Ants, of the rebranded G-League, have scheduled open tryouts for Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Plassman Athletic Center at Turnstone.

The cost to try out is $150 per player, if registered …