Category Archives: Indiana Pacers

Indianapolis Sports Teams Switch Roles – Are the Colts the Bad Boys of Indy Now?
July 2, 2013

by Kent Sterling Colts co-captain Joe Lefeged will be in court today answering gun charges.  Yesterday, the Pacers introduced its newest player, who appears to have his screwed on about as well as any 22-year-old possibly could.  And there are reports that the Pacers have come to terms with another good guy in back-up point […]

Reports: Nets PG C.J. Watson Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Pacers
July 1, 2013

by Kent Sterling Reports are popping up everywhere that C.J. Watson has agreed to sign with the Indiana Pacers to enhance their roster as a backup point guard. Click Here to follow Kent on Twitter Watson, 29, is one of the very rare characters in the league to literally work his way up from nothing […]

Solomon Hill Serious and Focused During Introductory Presser
July 1, 2013

by Kent Sterling Solomon Hill is the kind of draftee that you feel great about introducing to the media.  He is not just articulate – which so often is code for an African-American kid who speaks in the way the white media appreciates – he has a wisdom that will compel fans to believe that […]

Indiana Pacers – Free Agent Targets Not High Ticket, But Will Bolster Bench
July 1, 2013

by Kent Sterling The Indiana Pacers have a young nucleus that will allow consistent pursuit of 50+ win seasons and potential trips to the NBA Finals for years to come.  The draft and free agent periods will help provide the depth that was so lacking during the Eastern Conference Finals a month ago, and the […]

Indiana Pacers Surprise Everyone – Again – Select Forward Solomon Hill
June 27, 2013

by Kent Sterling I wrote earlier today that no NBA mock draft would get the Pacers pick right, and that prediction wound up being as prescient as it was obvious. Solomon Hill is a versatile player who can do some of everything – scored 13 points per game last season for Arizona, and grabbed 7.7 […]

NBA Mock Drafts Are All About Guessing Without Knowledge
June 27, 2013

by Kent Sterling Victor Oladipo is going to be drafted second, right after Nerlens Noel, and that will set up Georgetown’s Otto Porter staying home to play for the Washington Wizards.  Yada, yada, yada.  That may happen, but it probably won’t. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter The guesswork is being done by supposed […]

Indiana Pacers – Press Conference Shows Larry Bird at His Honest Best
June 27, 2013

by Kent Sterling With all the crap that passes as wisdom during press conferences in sports today, it’s a pleasure to watch Indiana Pacers Re-President Larry Bird tell the truth for awhile, even when he divulges very little. When Bird is asked a question, he answers honestly, even when he doesn’t want to answer the […]

Larry Bird Coming Back to Indiana Pacers Monday
June 26, 2013

by Kent Sterling Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz has reported that Larry Bird will return to the Indiana Pacers in his former role as president of basketball operations.  Current general manager Kevin Pritchard will be the number two guy, and Donnie Walsh will slide into a role as consultant. This is good news for Pacers […]

Rumors of Shake-up Swirling at Indianapolis Star Sports Department
June 21, 2013

by Kent Sterling Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star came on the Grady & Big Joe Show today, and told them that he will be sliding from the Pacers beat to the Colts beat.  Mike Chappell will remain with the Star, and will also continue to cover the Colts. Other changes are expected, with rumors […]