Tag: Indiana Pacers
Key Highlights Haliburton’s blend of passing, scoring, and decision-making makes him one of the best offensive players in the league Haliburton’s weak defense and lack of a playoff sample size keeps him from being a true MVP contender What Haliburton is doing right now is a little bit different from what Steve Nash was doing […]
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored a franchise record 26 points in the third quarter of Tuesday night’s 157-152 win over the Atlanta Hawks to clinch a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. It marked only the seventh regulation game in league history where both teams scored at least 150 points. Indiana’s 157 points […]
User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Rick Carlisle will forever be tied to that lovable underdog 2011 Dallas Mavericks team that bested the Goliath Miami Heat and helped Dirk Nowitzki win his first (and only) NBA title. Since then, Carlisle has found new success with Tyrese Haliburton and the up-and-coming Indiana Pacers. But how much money […]
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is the first NBA player to record at least 25 points, 15 assists, and zero turnovers in consecutive games since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78. The 2023 All-Star set the mark in an NBA In-Season Tournament matchup. In Indiana’s 132-126 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, […]
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has agreed on a multi-year contract extension, according to sources. Carlisle recorded his 897th career win Wednesday in Indiana’s 143-120 victory against the Washington Wizards. Carlisle served as an assistant coach for the Pacers from 1997 through 2000. The former player began his NBA head coaching career with the Detroit Pistons […]
The Indiana Pacers and forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension, his agent, Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management, announced on Monday. Nesmith, 24, was selected 14th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Vanderbilt University. The 6-foot-5 wing made one start in 46 appearances with […]
Here are the NBA teams that have the most cap space entering the 2023-24 season. The league’s salary cap is projected to reach $136 million, with a $165 million luxury tax. In the 2022-23 season, each team signed players and made trades while operating under a salary cap of $123 million. Check out which NBA […]
Here are the youngest and oldest NBA teams ranked ahead of the 2023-24 season. This comes from years of below-.500 records, first-round draft selections, trades, and offseason signings. Check out the top-10 lists below of the youngest and oldest NBA teams. Top 10 Youngest NBA Teams In 2023-24 Season 10.) Memphis Grizzlies — 25.5 Average […]
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made it clear during an NBA online fantasy draft live stream that if Buddy Hield was traded, he’d be the first one to know. “If you think a trade’s happening and I’m not aware, you’re a clown,” he said. “Just kidding, it happens all the time. But I would know, […]
Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan wants Buddy Hield to return for the 2023-24 NBA season. Following unsuccessful extension talks between both sides last week, Hield informed the Pacers that he’s open to a trade. Indiana brass remains optimistic that he’ll rescind his trade request. Last Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks […]
