Latest Indiana Pacers News

Hoosiers bring back Calbert Cheaney as assistant coach

May. 23, 2023 15:58 PM EDT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson hired Big Ten career scoring leader Calbert Cheaney as his new director of player development Tuesday. Cheaney had spent the previous three seasons on the staff of the NBA's Indiana Pacers. It's Cheaney's...

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media

May. 14, 2023 14:50 PM EDT

Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram, the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving the two-time All-Star guard. It’s the second time in less...

Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs

May. 12, 2023 15:34 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise's first championship in its 55-year history. It didn't happen. Now it feels like big changes are on...

Defending Indy 500 champ Marcus Ericsson back at Brickyard, seeking new contract

May. 11, 2023 18:59 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson spent most of his career trying to show he could win races. So when the 32-year-old Swede pulled into victory lane at last year's Indianapolis 500, he savored every moment of the seemingly endless victory lap. Now, the defending...

Paolo Banchero only unanimous 1st-team All-Rookie selection

May. 08, 2023 14:22 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic headlined the All-Rookie team, released by the NBA on Monday. Banchero was the only player to be selected as a first-teamer on all 100 ballots. He was joined on the first team by Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz,...

Pacers outlast Knicks 141-136 in regular season finale

Apr. 09, 2023 17:14 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 141-136 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday in the regular season finale for both teams. Mathurin was one of seven Pacers to finish in double-figure scoring. Jordan Nwora and Andrew Nembhard each...

Pistons beat Pacers 122-115 to snap another 11-game skid

Apr. 07, 2023 22:08 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden Ivey relished taking the stage in front of his family and friends Friday night. Then he stole the show. The rookie finished with 29 points and nine assists, and Killian Hayes scored a career-high 28 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the...

Quickley, Grimes lead Knicks past Pacers, 138-129

Apr. 05, 2023 22:35 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored 39 points, one shy of his career high, and Quentin Grimes had a career-high 36 in the New York Knicks' 138-129 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Obi Toppin added 32 points and the Knicks shot 52%. Mitchell Robinson...

Mitchell scores 40, Cavaliers power past Pacers 115-105

Apr. 02, 2023 23:25 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points and Evan Mobley had 14 points and 16 rebounds as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 115-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Darius Garland added 20 points and six assists for...

McConnell, Smith power Pacers past Thunder, 121-117

Mar. 31, 2023 22:40 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — T.J. McConnell had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jalen Smith added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the short-handed Indiana Pacers held off the playoff-hopeful Oklahoma City Thunder 121-117 on Friday night. Playing without injured All-Star Tyrese...