Pacers coach Rick Carlisle agrees to multi-year extension

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 […]

James Foglio  •  26 Oct 2023
Pacers, Aaron Nesmith agree to three-year, $33 million extension

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 […]

James Foglio  •  23 Oct 2023
Which NBA Teams Have The Most Cap Space In 2023?

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 […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
Who Are The Youngest & Oldest NBA Teams In 2023?

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 […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton on Buddy Hield: ‘If you think a trade’s happening and I’m not aware, you’re a clown’

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, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Pacers GM Chad Buchanan on Buddy Hield: ‘Our intention is to have him on our team this year’

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 […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Mavericks Pursuing Buddy Hield, Pacers Not Interested In Tim Hardaway Jr.

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Dallas Mavericks are among the teams interested in trading for Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. However, Indiana is unwilling to accept a Dallas trade package that includes Tim Hardaway Jr. The Pacers will likely want a “sweetener” in any trade involving Hield, with a real possibility of acquiring […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2023
Pacers sign former NBA champion center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Indiana Pacers are signing free agent center Jordan Bell to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. Bell, 28, was selected 38th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the University of Oregon. The 6-foot-8 center was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for $3.5 million cash. Bell spent […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Pacers Exploring Trade Partners For Buddy Hield

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Indiana Pacers are working to find a trade partner for Buddy Hield after his contract extension talks stalled out. Hield, 30, is entering the final season of the four-year, $94 million contract he signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2019. “Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, according […]

James Foglio  •  21 Sep 2023