With the 15th pick in the 2011 NBA draft the Indiana Pacers selected small forward Kawhi Leonard from San Diego State University. The 6’7” 227 pound Leonard is a hybrid forward with good length. In 36 games Leonard averaged 15.5 […]
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Reports: Pacers talking with former Lakers’ assistant Shaw
The Indiana Pacers are attempting to court former Lakers assistant Brian Shaw according to multiple reports – including Shaw’s agent. Recall Shaw was the assistant to Phil Jackson in LA before Jackson retired. The Pacers spoke with Shaw and sources […]
Pacers players want Frank Vogel as coach
Pleasing the players seems to be the best way to fill a coaching position. Just look at Miami. Of course, the Indiana Pacers are a long way from South Beach and don’t have The Big Three. But players are still […]
Indiana eyes Mike Brown, Rick Adelman
The Indiana Pacers are already looking forward to the 2011-2012 season. Pacers President, Larry Bird, told The Associated Press that the team is interested in Mike Brown and Rick Adelman. The team fired Jim O’Brien in January after the Pacers […]
Larry Bird to remain with Pacers
Larry Bird will remain the President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers. In a statement released on Tuesday Pacers Owner Herb Simon said, “I’m quite pleased with the success we experienced this past season and pleased with the direction […]
OJ Mayo trade falls through
The Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies had agreed to terms on a trade that would have sent guard OJ Mayo to the Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a first-round draft pick. However the two teams did not consumate the trade […]
Sacramento Kings close to trading Carl Landry
UPDATE at 10:36pm: The Kings have traded Carl Landry to the New Orleans Hornets for Marcus Thornton and David Andersen: http://thenickelblock.com/?p=5601 The Sacramento Kings are closing in on completing a deal that will send forward Carl Landry to either the […]
Indiana Pacers fire Head Coach Jim O’Brien
The Indiana Pacers have fired head coach Jim O’Brien. According to Yahoo! Sports, O’Brien was informed of the team’s decision in a meeting with Pacers President Larry Bird on Sunday morning. Frank Vogel will serve as the interim head coach […]