NBA Notes: Nets, Tanking, Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Darryn Peterson
Nets
According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez appears increasingly focused on evaluating young players rather than chasing wins...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Celtics, Charles Bassey, Pelicans
Pacers
It took a little while, but Ivica Zubac has finally made his debut with the Pacers.
Acquired at the trade deadline, Zubac had been sidelined...
Pacers become first team eliminated from playoff contention
It has been a stunning fall for the Pacers.
One year after reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Indiana became the first team officially...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley
Pacers
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking.
Carlisle had criticized the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Keon Ellis, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pacers
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers grabbed headlines at the deadline by acquiring James Harden and Dennis Schröder.
But another addition has quietly turned heads.
Guard Keon Ellis has impressed...
Pacers Notes: Obi Toppin, Quenton Jackson, Jalen Slawson
The Pacers got a lift Thursday when Obi Toppin returned from foot surgery and made his season debut.
Toppin, who had been sidelined since October...
Pacers sign Jalen Slawson to two-way contract
The Pacers have officially signed forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday.
Slawson will be eligible to be active for 13...
Pacers convert Quenton Jackson to three-year deal
The Pacers are rewarding Quenton Jackson with a promotion.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Jackson’s two-way contract is being converted into a three-year standard...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Pacers, Quenton Jackson, Bucks
Raptors
Toronto had San Antonio on the ropes. Then the fourth quarter arrived.
Seventeen points. Lead gone. Game gone.
As Eric Koreen of The Athletic noted, the...
Pacers well-positioned for a return after reset season
The Pacers aren’t pretending this season is headed anywhere special. The focus shifted to what comes next a while ago.
Indiana sits at 15-43 with...
Rick Carlisle pushes back on Pacers fine; NBA says process was followed
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn’t buying the NBA’s explanation for why his team was fined — and the league is making it clear it...
Pacers Notes: Kobe Brown rising, Siakam stays aggressive, Haliburton away
The Pacers quietly did more than just add size when they acquired Ivica Zubac from the Clippers. They also brought in Kobe Brown, who...
NBA Notes: Kings, Killian Hayes, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Sixers
Kings
The Kings are planning to sign guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Hayes, the seventh overall pick in the...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons
Celtics
Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week.
Monday’s practice with the Celtics' G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a...
