Indiana Pacers

Oladipo needs votes from head coaches to be named an All-Star for the first time

Victor Oladipo is playing at an All-Star level and deserves to play in his first NBA All-Star Game. But he will have to wait five days to learn his fate. On Thursday night, the NBA announced the results of the All-Star vote – from fans (50 percent), players (25), and media (25). Boston’s Kyrie Irving…

Edmond Sumner to make season debut on Friday

Almost one year after suffering a torn left ACL, guard Edmond Sumner will return to game action for the first time Friday Night. Sumner, who has been practicing with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the G League for nearly a month, is planning to make his professional debut in a home game against the…

Myles Turner diagnosed with ligament and muscle strain in right elbow, listed as week-to-week

Myles Turner’s sore right elbow has been diagnosed as a ligament sprain and muscle strain, the Pacers announced Monday. He has been ruled out for the team’s five-game road trip and is listed as week-to-week. Best of all, surgery is not required. Turner sustained this right elbow injury one week ago on a one-handed jam minutes…

Ep. 73: Damien Wilkins

Damien Wilkins was released by the Pacers one week ago, just before his contract became guaranteed for the rest of the season. What he did, earning a roster spot, and the impact he was able to have with the Pacers in a little more than four months was special. Here’s a sample from starting center…

Pacers sign Ben Moore to two-way contract

Mad Ants forward Ben Moore signed a two-way contract with the Pacers on Friday. The deal is for the rest of this season, league sources told VigilantSports.com. This is the first season that two-way contracts have existed with the goal to improve the G League, salaries, and give players more opportunities. Players may sign for…