Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin: ‘I have no choice but to be great’

Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin wants to become one of the greatest players in NBA history, but he also wants to achieve his goal of being an influential role model for his community. “I feel like I have no choice but to be great,” the Pacers guard told Bob Kravitz of The Athletic. “A lot […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
Pacers rookie Kendall Brown (right tibia) out indefinitely

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Kendall Brown is out indefinitely after suffering a stress reaction to his right tibia. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. An MRI on Monday did not reveal a stress fracture. Brown was selected 48th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in this year’s draft. Though, he was then traded to Indiana […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022
Pacers Rookie Andrew Nembhard Stuns Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors

The Indiana Pacers were on a three-game skid until their 112-104 win vs Golden State on Monday night. Indiana are 13-11 on the season which is third in the Central Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference. Last night, a Pacers rookie put up a stat line that only three other rookie had done before […]

Zach Wolpin  •  06 Dec 2022
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton downgraded to questionable vs. Jazz

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Utah Jazz. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old suffered a left groin injury in the Pacers’ 137-114 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. According to a couple of NBA betting sites, the Pacers have the seventh-lowest […]

James Foglio  •  01 Dec 2022
Bennedict Mathurin ties NBA record for fewest games to make 40 career 3-pointers

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin tied an NBA record for the fewest games (16) needed to make at least 40 career 3-pointers in league history. For a great comparison, Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson made 37 threes in his first 16 starts. In the 2009-10 season, James Harden made 22 threes with the Oklahoma […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2022
Top three surprising NBA teams of the season so far

The NBA always brings it’s fair share of surprises each season. This year is no different as there are a few surprising NBA teams who have shocked the media and fans. While the season is still young, it is still worth discussing these overachieving squads and how they have unlocked their potential. Without further adieu, […]

Mathew Huff  •  13 Nov 2022
Myles Turner Could Seek Over $20 Million Annually In Free Agency

The Indiana Pacers are 3-5 to start the season and have seen center Myles Turner be used sparingly. Turner is playing his eighth season with the Pacers and is in the last year of his contract. Reports have come out that if the big man is not traded before next season, he could seek over […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Nov 2022
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton can be a future All-Star

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle believes Tyrese Haliburton has the potential to become a future All-Star. The 22-year-old was selected 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft. In February, the Kings traded Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to the Pacers for Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
3 Things To Look For In Pacers vs Nets: Can Nets Stop The Losing Streak?

The Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets will play their second game in a row tonight at 7:30pm. Indiana took the victory on Saturday night, 125-116. Brooklyn has lost three straight games and are desperate to get back in the win column.  Leading the Pacers in scoring on Saturday night was rookie SG Bennedict Mathurin […]

Zach Wolpin  •  31 Oct 2022