Indianapolis always takes whatever it does to another level and sets a new standard — and its bid to host a coveted NBA All-Star Weekend followed that script.
Led by the Pacers Sports & Entertainment, with the backing of team owner Herb Simon, the franchise made a splash Monday afternoon by having Larry Bird, the team president, arrive at the NBA’s Manhattan offices in style …
Colts players, past and present, were on hand Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the Pacers hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Among those in attendance: Quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Scott Tolzien, wide receive T.Y. Hilton, and retired likely Hall of Famer Reggie Wayne.
Members of the Indiana Fever were also on hand to support the team.
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Pacers center Lavoy Allen added a personal touch to the hardwood at Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Prior to Game 2 of their first-round matchup, Allen used a Sharpie to inscribe “Go Pacers!!!” on a corner of the court. According to a Cavaliers source, employees sign all four corners of the floor at the annual employee rally before the start of the …
Less than 24 hours after LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Pacers 135-130 in double overtime, the four-time NBA MVP showed love to Paul George. While basketball is a team sport, James and George were in the spotlight Sunday evening.
James recorded a triple-double with 41 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in 52 minutes so late into the season. George, meanwhile, had 43 points, …
Having a birthday in the middle of the NBA season is not easy for a player — coach, trainer, or staff member, for that matter — to celebrate with family and friends. They aren’t on their own schedule and typically have a game every other day.
Pacers forward C.J. Miles turned 30 last week, on March 18, and some of his closet friends made their …
The Utah Jazz were in Indianapolis on Sunday in advance of their annual visit to Bankers Life Fieldhouse to face the Pacers. The Jazz (43-27) are having a great season and are currently fourth in the Western Conference standings. But they have lost two in a row entering Monday’s tilt, which is their fourth road game in six days.
I’ve playfully referred to the Jazz …
A lot has changed since our last update on the Indiana Pacers’ practice facility, the St. Vincent Center. The $50 million project, which is being privately financed, is scheduled to be completed early this summer.
Every two months, photos will be posted here to keep you updated on the progress made to the facility.
[Click here for photos of what the facility will look like.]…
Prior to the Pacers’ 109-103 loss to the New York Knicks Monday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Paul George received a special gift.
George, who earned a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, was given his Olympic ring. Size 8, he believes.
[VIDEO: Paul George: Gold medal ‘symbolizes me being who I am; can’t break me’]
Afterwards, he stared at it. So proud.
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