Indiana Pacers

Turner clears mind, refocuses alone in gym for hours after Sunday’s loss

Myles Turner responded to Sunday’s performance the way many basketball players would — by staying in the gym. As the media entered the locker room, about 10 minutes following their 107-90 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Turner had changed out of his game uniform. With a basketball under his arm, he made his way…

Ep. 72: Jason Lloyd

Jason Lloyd is one of three beat reporters covering the Cleveland Cavaliers each day. Wherever they are, he is there as well writing the story of the day or an in-depth feature. The Cavaliers, of course, are home to LeBron James, the best athlete in the world — meaning whatever James says will make headlines…

Pacers end 2017 with a dud

The Pacers didn’t score a point until the 5:15 mark of the first quarter, on a hook shot from backup center Domantas Sabonis. By that point, the starters had missed all twelve shots attempted and turned it over four times, coach Nate McMillan had used two timeouts and inserted seldom-used veterans Damien Wilkins and Al…

Running thoughts: Timberwolves 107, Pacers 90

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Victor Oladipo was in street clothes for the third straight game. His right knee remains sore, so he hasn’t been running or even practicing with the team. He was on the floor two hours before the…

VIDEO: Damien Wilkins discusses the mysterious gender reveal his fiancé pulled off and how it went viral

CHICAGO, Ill. — Damien Wilkins found out the gender of his baby on the way with fiancé, Jasmine, while at work. In the middle of his job, in fact. During the timeout between the first and second quarters of the Pacers’ recent home game against the Dallas Mavericks, Jasmine obviously surprised Damien by learning the…