50 Predictions for 2016-17 NBA Season

Each year, Joel Brigham makes 50 bold predictions for the upcoming season knowing he’ll revisit them again come spring.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic’s Vogel on Facing Pacers: ‘It’s going to be weird’

(Magic coach Frank) Vogel will require a bigger adjustment Friday night. Vogel will face his former team, the Indiana Pacers, for the first time. “It’s going to be weird, but I really want to have a lot of fun with it,” Vogel said. “It’s going to be good to see a lot of my old […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Evan Turner Considered Leaving NBA After Stint in Indiana

The Pacers had a net rating of minus-3.2 when (Evan) Turner was on the floor, the worst figure attached to any Pacer who played at least 400 minutes during the season. “I think after my stint in Indiana, I had to [figure out] if I wanted to play in the NBA or not,” Turner said. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
What’ll Be in New Collective Bargaining Agreement?

Eric Pincus looks at what things must be addressed in a new (potential) NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers’ Robinson Hoping McMillan Notices Performance

As for whether he made an impression on (Nate) McMillan, (Glenn) Robinson said he hoped his coach noticed how he performed with confidence and aggression, particularly in the open court. “We’ll see what happens,” he said about competing for a rotation spot. “I’ll let (McMillan) decided that. I just wanted to show him a little […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: C.J. Miles Embracing Fresh Start

With injuries behind him and a new head coach in place, Indiana’s C.J. Miles is excited for this season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
20 Contract-Year Players to Watch in 2016-17

Lang Greene looks at 20 upcoming free agents who are entering a crucial contract year in 2016-17.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Pacers Trying to Get Used to Freedom By New Coach

Several Pacers after Tuesday’s game mentioned how the increased tempo was different for them – and how winded they became at times. (Paul) George pointed out another difference. It was a rarity when (Pacers’ coach Nate) McMillan called a play. George said he thought McMillan called just five plays – all either after a timeout […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Over 125 Players To Be Cut Before Start of Season

Right now, 576 players are vying for 450 regular-season roster spots. Eric Pincus looks at each team’s roster situation.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021