The Pacers’ losing streak stretched to eight games on Monday but there was a silver lining in their loss to the red-hot Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star points out. Bennedict Mathurin, who had missed 11 games due to a toe sprain, scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half. Mathurin asserts that the team has the ability to turn things around. “We’re 1-13 right … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Mathurin, Embiid, George, Ivey, Risacher
Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Expected To Return Saturday
After missing the past seven games due to a left shoulder strain he sustained early in the Pacers‘ season opener, guard Andrew Nembhard has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s matchup at Denver. While that injury designation theoretically suggests there’s a 50/50 chance the player will suit up, Scott Agness of The Fieldhouse Files reports (via Twitter) that Nembhard is … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Expected To Return Saturday
Pacers Aren't Expected To Be Major Sellers At Deadline
Despite a 1-7 start and a slew of injuries, the Pacers aren’t expected to become major sellers going into the trade deadline, Siegel adds. Indiana is focused on “financial positioning” and keeping a competitive roster together for Tyrese Haliburton‘s expected return next season. Siegel says it would be surprising if the team is willing to part with Andrew Nembhard, T.J. … [Read more...] about Pacers Aren't Expected To Be Major Sellers At Deadline
Pacers Waiving Mac McClung, Signing Monte Morris
The Pacers are waiving Mac McClung and signing Monte Morris, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter links). Morris will sign one-year deal that’s non-guaranteed, reports Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (via Twitter). As ESPN’s Bobby Marks tweets, the Pacers will carry a $164,060 cap hit for the remainder of the season by waiving McClung, whose two-year contract was … [Read more...] about Pacers Waiving Mac McClung, Signing Monte Morris
Pacers Sign Cody Martin To 10-Day Hardship Deal
3:33pm: The Pacers have officially signed Martin, according to a team press release. 9:17am: The Pacers intend to add free agent forward Cody Martin to their roster, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). According to Scotto, Martin will be signed using a hardship exception, which means he’ll receive a 10-day contract. Martin, 30 spent five-and-a-half seasons in … [Read more...] about Pacers Sign Cody Martin To 10-Day Hardship Deal