Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown won’t play on Tuesday against the Suns due to a right knee contusion. He was originally listed as questionable but was downgraded about seven hours before tipoff, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports. This will be the sixth game Brown has missed this season. The veteran wing is averaging 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game and … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Brown, Hayes, Siakam, Thompson, Jovic, Goodwin
Carlisle Questions NBA’s Decision To Fine Pacers; League Responds
2:34 pm: An NBA spokesperson issued a statement to Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link) to push back against Carlisle’s framing of the investigation into the Pacers. “Coach Carlisle’s description of the process that went into the decision to fine the Indiana Pacers is inaccurate,” the spokesperson said. “An independent physician led the medical review. In addition, the … [Read more...] about Carlisle Questions NBA’s Decision To Fine Pacers; League Responds
Pacers Notes: Brown, Siakam, Haliburton, Carr, Zubac
Along with acquiring Ivica Zubac from the Clippers earlier this month, the Pacers added guard Kobe Brown in the deal. Brown was only averaging 8.7 minutes per game in L.A. but his playing time has skyrocketed with his new team. Brown has appeared in five games, including one start, and is averaging 10.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per contest. The 26-year-old had a … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Brown, Siakam, Haliburton, Carr, Zubac
Aaron Nesmith Out At Least One More Week Due To Ankle Sprain
Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith, who suffered a right ankle sprain in Thursday’s loss to Washington, will miss at least one more week due to the injury, according to head coach Rick Carlisle (Twitter link via Tony East of Circle City Spin). Nesmith was limited to 15 minutes in Thursday’s contest and was sidelined for Friday’s rematch with the Wizards. Sunday’s game vs. Dallas will … [Read more...] about Aaron Nesmith Out At Least One More Week Due To Ankle Sprain
Interesting In-Depth Story On Quenton Jackson
In an in-depth subscriber-only story for The Indianapolis Star, Dustin Dopirak takes a look at Quenton Jackson‘s upbringing and unconventional path to the NBA. The Pacers guard, who is on a two-way contract, is a candidate to be promoted to a standard deal before the season ends, Dopirak writes. “The love that they showed was different,” Jackson said of the Pacers. “And just … [Read more...] about Interesting In-Depth Story On Quenton Jackson