Vogel: Stephenson’s Bad Teammate Reputation Inaccurate

Frank Vogel said he talked to Doc Rivers about Lance Stephenson this summer and described his bad teammate reputation as inaccurate. Source: Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Paul George, Kevin Durant Named Players of the Week

The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant were today named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 29. Source: NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Paul George Frustrated by Lack of Calls

Paul George continues to be frustrated with the refs. Says he understand he can’t have many more technicals. — Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) November 28, 2015 Source: Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Teams Underachieving And Overachieving

Lang Greene looks at how each team has played early in the season, labeling the underachievers and overachievers.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Chris Copeland on Pacers: ‘I’m forever in their debt’

“I was just blessed to have guys like Larry Bird and the training staff who stuck with me way past when they had to,” (Chris) Copeland said. “Legally by July 1 they’re not obligated to do anything, but those guys took care of me. They did more than they needed to. That’s why I’m forever […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: George Thriving Despite Changes

Paul George is posting monster stats and leading the Pacers up the standings despite big changes to the team.

 •  15 Oct 2021
Paul George, Pacers Trying to Get on Same Page

The Indiana Pacers waited for Paul George. Now Paul George waits for the Pacers. George, Indiana’s talented, two-way star who has been remarkable in his recovery so far this season, is largely responsible for the switcheroo of subject and object in that first paragraph. George missed all but six games last season while rehabbing from […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Myles Turner Undergoes Surgery; Out Six Weeks

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner underwent successful surgery Monday afternoon to repair a chip fracture in his left thumb, sustained during the first half of last Wednesday night’s game at Boston. Turner is expected to miss six weeks. Source: NBA.com/Pacers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Don’t Overlook the Indiana Pacers

Paul George is off to a blazing start for an improved Indiana Pacers team that is being under-appreciated.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021