By CLIFF BRUNTISL Editor Amid all this excitement about the Indiana Pacers, I consider this a good time to offer some perspective. Nearly four years ago, while I was covering the Pacers for The Associated Press, I interviewed team president Larry Bird about how he was dealing with losing, something rarely attached to his name. […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The word ‘gregarious’ was invented to describe Roy Hibbert, whose social media initiatives are never-ending. A wild card next season is the Pacers’ ability to field a lineup of four above-average 3-point shooters surrounding Hibbert. Use Chris Copeland at power forward, Danny Granger at the 3 and C.J. Watson as […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I attended the Pacers’ press conference announcing the signings of David West and C.J. Watson. While the media surrounded West, I went the other direction and got six minutes one-on-one with coach Frank Vogel. Here are the best quotes from that interview. There will be two bonus pieces of info […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Chris Copeland isn’t cutting his hair. Don’t even ask. Since Copeland announced his agreement to sign a two-year, $6 million offer sheet, which New York cannot legally match, a major point of discussion has been what his new role will be in Indiana. Sure, he’ll come off the bench. But […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor There are numerous ways to measure Brad Stevens’ greatness and multiple ways to opine about the gigantic shoes Brandon Miller must fill as Butler’s new coach. I could talk about Stevens’ two national title game appearances, or the way his program earned attention and respect in an IU-leaning city while […]
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By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent OK, I know it’s summertime, but you’re about to take a quiz; don’t worry, it’s only one question: What do Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lucas Noguiera, Sergey Karasev, Livio Jean-Charles, and Nemenja Nedovic all have in common? A. they are all ambassadors for their respective countries B. they are all world cup […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Chris Copeland couldn’t beat the Indiana Pacers. Now, he’ll join them. Copeland agreed to a two-year deal Friday night to defect from the New York Knicks, who lost to the Pacers in six games in the second round of the playoffs in May. The contract, which Copeland cannot sign until […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Indiana Pacers are in exploratory talks with Chris Copeland, his agent informed IndySportsLegends.com. As of early Wednesday morning, the Pacers had not submitted an offer to Copeland, a restricted free agent who spent last season with the New York Knicks. An ESPN reporter had tweeted late Tuesday that an […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Indiana kept its biggest free-agent addition in franchise history. David West will re-sign with the Pacers, an agreement first reported by Yahoo! Sports. The two-time All-Star power forward agreed to a three-year contract worth $36 million to stay in Indianapolis, according to multiple reports. West, 32, chose to stay without […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Indiana Pacers announced their Summer League roster on a busy news day Monday: No. 44 Rasual Butler F (10-year NBA veteran) No. 8 Chris Daniels C No. 22 Micah Downs G No. 2 Jonny Flynn G (former No. 6 overall pick in 2009) No. 15 Austin Freeman G No. […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Looks like the Pacers are done searching for a backup point guard. Reports confirmed by NBA.com and ESPN.com say C.J. Watson has agreed in principle to a two-year deal to join Indiana and fill one of the team’s biggest needs. Watson, 29, averaged 6.8 points and 2.0 assists per game […]
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