Category Archives: NBA

Andrew Luck arrives at Colts training camp in a Pacers t-shirt

Colts, Pacers, Andrew Luck

Andrew Luck lives in downtown Indianapolis and has fully embraced the city he has called home for six years — since the Colts used the top overall pick in 2012 to land their franchise quarterback.

On Sunday, Luck arrived at training camp sporting a Pacers t-shirt.

He attends many Pacers games each season, but is often away from the court and up in a suite.…

Yogi Ferrell discusses his camp, being a free agent, and what he expects in Sacramento

Yogi Ferrell, Sacramento Kings, Park Tudor School

After his annual basketball camp concluded, campers ranging from 8 to 16 years old lined up in the cafeteria hallway for one last moment of one-on-one time with Yogi Ferrell.

Each camper went through the line, wrapping up with one familiar kid offering a special gift for Yogi: several Sacramento Kings hats, the first Kings gear of any kind for the NBA guard who reached …

VIDEO: Pacers rookie Alize Johnson buys his mom a car after signing his first NBA contract

Alize Johnson, Pacers, Chevrolet Suburban

Three days after signing his first NBA contract, Pacers rookie Alize Johnson gave his mother, Chanelle Johnson, a new car.

Johnson is from Williamsport, Pennsylvania and he’s the oldest of eight kids. He has three brothers and four sisters.

“When I’m running out there on the floor with that really high motor, it’s because of them,” he said at summer league. “I’m the leader. I’m …

Exclusive: Lance Stephenson opens up on his time in Indiana, his fresh mindset, and playing alongside LeBron

LAS VEGAS — It was business as usual for Lance Stephenson this summer, working out daily in Indianapolis and playing in pick-up games against fellow pros several times a week at the Incrediplex in Lawrence. He sat courtside as multiple Indiana Fever games. He still has a home in Zionsville.

He did not expect for much to change, having just completed a full season in …

Trevon Bluiett signs two-way deal with New Orleans Pelicans

Trevon Bluiett, New Orleans Pelicans

Undrafted rookie forward Trevon Bluiett signed his first NBA contract on Tuesday. The Indy native, a graduate of Park Tudor School, landed a two-way deal after a strong performance during the Las Vegas Summer League earlier this month.

Bluiett, who was not invited to the NBA Draft Combine, scored 50 points combined in his first two games, leading summer league in scoring through the first …

Damjan Rudež discusses his one-year deal with UCAM Murcia, finding a good fit overseas

Damjan Rudez, UCAM Murcia, Spanish ACB

Damjan Rudež had a great weekend in Croatia, celebrating his home country’s appearance in the FIFA World Cup Final. Despite its 4-2 loss to France, it was a moment, an experience that Croatian’s like Rudež will never forget.

Then, Damo finalized his basketball plans for the next season. Appearing on the Pacers Podcast, Rudež explained his decision to sign a one-year deal with UCAM Murcia.…

Ep. 85: Damjan Rudež on Croatia reaching the World Cup Final

Damjan Rudez, Croatia, Former Pacers

What was the feeling in Croatia when they played in the FIFA World Cup Final over the weekend? I had to find out.

On this episode of the Pacers Podcast, I called up former Pacer forward Damjan Rudež, a native of Zagreb, Croatia. While he’s not a huge soccer fan, the monthlong run by Croatia, with a population just over 4.1 million people, was special …

LeBron heads west — now what for the Pacers?

Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, 2018 NBA Playoffs

LAS VEGAS — The best thing to happen to the Pacers during NBA free agency was something they could not control. LeBron James choosing to play in the Western Conference, for the Los Angeles Lakers, makes the East a wide-open race.

For the Pacers, that means a LeBron-led team cannot eliminate them from postseason play, which has been the case in five of the last …