Archive for September, 2010

Will the Pacers Extend Rush?

The deadline to extend Brandon Rush’s contract will be on the 31st of October. It could be a spooky Halloween night for Rush, as it is possible that he may not receive an extension at all. But he is working hard and will try to make up for the five-game suspension he was received from [...]

Pacers Pick Up Option on Roy Hibbert

According to the Associated Press, the Indiana Pacers have picked up the option on center Roy Hibbert. This means the former first-round draft pick will be signed through next season. Hibbert will be entering his third season into the league, after coming off an improving year with 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per [...]

2010-11 Indiana Pacers Season Preview

The Indiana Pacers will enter this season with a lot of high hopes now. This is the season where it’s time go to business. No more lottery picks, no more suffering. It’s time for some real good things to happen for the basketball state of Indiana. And it happens now. No more excuses. The Pacers [...]

Hansbrough Optimistic for This Season

Tyler Hansbrough has a lot to prove this season, as he is most likely to start at power forward this year for the Indiana Pacers since Troy Murphy was dealt to the New Jersey Nets in order for Indy to receive Darren Collison and James Posey. The legend from North Carolina looks to show that [...]

Mike Dunleavy Looks to Start

Mike Dunleavy has been working on his game a lot more than rehabbing his knee. He hasn’t played a full season since 2007. “I’m ready,” Dunleavy told The Indianapolis Star. “I had a good summer. I don’t have any predictions or anything like that, but I’m ready to play.” Dunleavy will start the first five [...]

Why Earl Watson Chose to Play with the Jazz

This is why the former point guard for the Indiana Pacers chose to play with the Utah Jazz for this season. “I was spoiled early,” Watson told The Salt Lake Tribune. “So now, going into my 10th year, it’s a chance to get back to my foundation, my roots. … Winning is key to me. [...]

Power Forward Spot Open for Pacers

There will be a power forward battle between Jeff Foster, Josh McRoberts, Tyler Hansbrough, and Magnum Rolle. Since Troy Murphy is gone, the Pacers are stuck with these four. Every one of those guys has a good shot at starting. “I think all of our bigs will have an opportunity at playing time,” Pacers coach [...]

Rush Wants to Change Himself

Brandon Rush will be sentenced to a five-game suspension after failing three drug tests! But the shooting guard said he wants to change himself and prove to the Pacers what he is made of. “I’m making a lot of changes in my life,” Rush told The Indianapolis Star. “I’m moving away from people I used [...]