By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Paul George was everywhere over the weekend: Purdue, Lucas Oil Stadium. He’s developing a personality in the community, which every franchise likes to see from its marquee star. Pacers great Roger Brown wasn’t alive to see his achievements recognized by yesterday’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent How surprising was the Pacers’ selection of Solomon Hill in the NBA draft? Put it this way: When they made the pick I began humming Led Zeppelin: “Dazed and Confused.” Almost nobody alive is more experienced at running a draft room than Donnie Walsh. Kevin Pritchard mastered the event when […]
Continue ReadingAt 8:30 Monday night, Pacers beat writer Chris Goff will stop by to chat about anything and everything NBA draft, including the Pacers’ strategy, which prospects might fit and more. Powered by Blyve
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have signed head coach Frank Vogel to a contract extension. Per team policy, no terms were revealed. Vogel is in his third year as Pacers coach after taking over on Jan. 30, 2011. Going into Tuesday night’s home game with Miami, Vogel […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent With 2012 winding down, it’s worth a look back at the year that was. This is the point on the calendar when media types step back and attempt to weave a bunch of tiny threads into a larger quilt. In terms of the Indiana Pacers, no need to overthink it. […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I interviewed new Pacers president Donnie Walsh on 6/29 and talked to him about Larry Bird, his experiences in New York and the future. Q: What was it like to watch your protege, Larry Bird, rebuild the Pacers? A: Well, I was really proud of the job he did. I […]
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor It’s draft night, and the Pacers still need a superstar. They are not going to get one at the 26th pick, so a lot could happen tonight for a team that has morphed into win-now mode. That includes trading Danny Granger. Team president Larry Bird is leaving the team, but before […]
Continue ReadingThese quotes are the highlights of a 30-minute phone conversation between ISL editor Cliff Brunt and David Morway, who stepped down as general manager of the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Q: How are you feeling right now? A: “I’m happy. This is something I spent several months talking to my wife and my kids and […]
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