Indiana Pacers

Oladipo teams up with Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett for ‘It’s My City’ campaign

Victor Oladipo, Indianapolis, Mayor Joe Hogsett, St. Vincent Center

Victor Oladipo’s on-court game this season has made his brand stronger than ever. As he became an All-Star and helped the Pacers qualify for the NBA Playoffs, he has all kinds of suitors reaching out for possible partnerships and endorsement deals. And thus far, Oladipo has deliberately been patient and selective. The Pacers’ star has…

Warriors likely without all four All-Stars Tuesday against Pacers

The Warriors will be far from at full strength Tuesday when they meet the Pacers for the first of two meetings this season. The Pacers will face the defending NBA champions twice over their final eight games. All-Stars Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson are all out with injuries, and Draymond Green is doubtful….

Ep. 79: Mark Montieth after the Pacers clinched a playoff spot

Victor Oladipo, Pacers, Miami Heat

The Pacers secured a playoff spot Sunday in Game 74 of the season. They beat the Miami Heat 113-107 getting contributions across the roster. It was a microcosm for their entire season. In the media room hours after the Pacers’ 43rd win of the season, surpassing last year’s total (42-40), Mark Montieth joined me to…

VIDEO: Pacers react to clinching playoff spot, proving doubters wrong

Nate McMillan, Pacers, 2018 NBA Playoffs

The Pacers are officially a playoff team, clinching one of eight spots in the Eastern Conference Sunday night by beating the Miami Heat, 113-107. But it took an extra session. After the game, the players were happy to accomplish the feat, especially with eight games remaining on their regular-season slate. Proud was the other word….

Sabonis re-injures left ankle during pre-game shooting

Domantas Sabonis, Pacers, Pacers Injuries

Domantas Sabonis will not return Sunday as originally planned. He participated in the team’s pre-game walk through on the floor at Bankers Life Fieldhouse more than two hours before the game. He looked fine and ready to go, according to two staffers who were present. However, about an hour later, an hour and 22 minutes…