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Victor Oladipo Publicly Commits To Pacers, Doesn’t Want Trade
Victor Oladipo has committed to the Indiana Pacers and the direction of the franchise entering the 20-21 season. Oladipo is scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season. “I know there have been people saying that I have asked players to trade for me. That’s just not true, period. I love […] More
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Pacers Have Discussed Victor Oladipo, Myles Turner In Multi-Team Trades
Victor Oladipo asked players from the Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and New York Knicks some version of whether he can play with them, sources tell J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star. Oladipo made the remarks in front of some of his teammates with the Indiana Pacers. Sources say Oladipo has a reputation for being moody […] More
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T.J. McConnell Considered ‘A Lock’ To Return To Pacers
The Indiana Pacers will not buy out T.J. McConnell’s contract, league sources told J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star. McConnell, who signed a two-year, $7 million deal last year with the Pacers, is “a lock” to return to the team due to his professionalism and attitude. The team could have bought out his contract for $1 […] More
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Pacers Retain Bill Bayno As Assistant Coach
Bill Bayno will remain with the Indiana Pacers as an assistant under Nate Bjorkgren, league sources told J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star. Bjorkgren is expected to rotate responsibilities among his assistants as opposed to coaches focusing on specific aspects of the game. Former Pacers assistants Popeye Jones and Dan Burke are now with the Sixers. More
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Danny Manning Could Join Pacers As Assistant Coach
Danny Manning has emerged as a candidate for the coaching staff of Nate Bjorkgren with the Indiana Pacers. Manning was head coach at Wake Forest from 2014 until 2020. Manning played in the NBA from 1988 until 2003 after he was the first overall pick out of Kansas in 1988. The Pacers hired Bjorkgren as […] More
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Pacers Offered Four-Year, $80M Extension To Victor Oladipo Before 19-20 Season
The Indiana Pacers and Victor Oladipo discussed an extension before the start of the 19-20 season. Sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv that a four-year, $80 million extension was broached but talks didn’t progress much from there. Oladipo signed a four-year, $84 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 prior to becoming an […] More
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Victor Oladipo Could Be Targeted By Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks allowed Malcolm Brogdon to join the Indiana Pacers last offseason in a sign-and-trade, but could potentially replace him this offseason with Victor Oladipo. Oladipo has one season remaining on his contract with the Pacers and has an uncertain future, while the Bucks are expected to be active in trade talks to upgrade […] More
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Victor Oladipo’s Value Not As High As ‘Name Brand Would Suggest’
Victor Oladipo has one season remaining on his contract with the Indiana Pacers and his future remains uncertain as he continues to work on getting back to his All-Star form prior to a ruptured quad tendon in January 2019. Because of the injury and his status as a pending free agent, it might be difficult […] More
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Heat Assistant Dan Craig Impresses Pacers During Interview On Friday
Miami Heat assistant Dan Craig reportedly impressed the Indiana Pacers during his interview on Friday, sources told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Craig began his Heat career as a video intern in 2003. Pelicans assistant coach Chris Finch is reportedly still considered the favorite to be the next Pacers coach. More
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Chris Finch Considered Frontrunner To Become Head Coach Of Pacers
Chris Finch has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Finch has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans since 2017. Chauncey Billups and Dave Joerger previously had conversations with the Pacers. Chris Quinn and Dan Craig will interview with the Pacers next. More
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Pacers To Interview Dave Joerger, Chris Finch, Chauncey Billups
The Indiana Pacers will meet with head coaching candidates this week and next as they search for a replacement for Nate McMillan. The Pacers will interview Dave Joerger, Chris Finch and Chauncey Billups. Joerger is considered a strong candidate for the job. Mike D’Antoni has also been linked to the Indiana job. More
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Victor Oladipo Reportedly Looking To Move On From Pacers
Victor Oladipo is looking to move on from the Indiana Pacers, sources tell Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Oladipo and the Pacers briefly discussed an extension before the start of the 19-20 season. Oladipo’s future with the Pacers has been speculated about in the media, but Kevin Pritchard has publicly said he believes the All-Star […] More