The Indiana Pacers are set to sign forward Jalen Slawson to a two-way contract. Indiana will have a two-way opening after they sign guard Quenton Jackson to a standard contract. Slawson has spent the season with the Noblesville Boom of the G League. In 36 G League, the 6-foot-7 forward has averaged 19.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per … [Read more...] about Pacers To Sign Jalen Slawson To Two-Way Contract
Obi Toppin Could Return Thursday
The Indiana Pacers could be getting a frontcourt reinforcement in the lineup on Thursday. Obi Toppin has been upgraded to questionable to play in the Pacers game vs the Charlotte Hornets. Toppin has been out since late-October with a stress fracture in his right foot. The Pacers are without Ivica Zubac, who is recovering from an ankle injury. In addition, Pascal Siakam has … [Read more...] about Obi Toppin Could Return Thursday
Rick Carlisle Says NBA Suggested Medicating Injured Aaron Nesmith To Play
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle alleged Tuesday that the NBA suggested the team medicate injured guard Aaron Nesmith so he could play in a February 3 game against the Utah Jazz, the same contest at the center of the league's $100,000 tanking fine against Indiana. "During the interview, they also asked if we considered medicating him to play in a game when we were 30 games … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Says NBA Suggested Medicating Injured Aaron Nesmith To Play
Tyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Will Be Away From Pacers For Several Weeks
Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the Indiana Pacers for a few weeks, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. "He will make a full recovery, but this happened over the last few days," Carlisle told reporters on Sunday. "He was meeting us in D.C. and had some odd symptoms, and he came back here. That's what's happening with him. We certainly wish … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Will Be Away From Pacers For Several Weeks
Tyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Will Be Away From Pacers For A Few Weeks
Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the Indiana Pacers for a few weeks, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. "He will make a full recovery, but this happened over the last few days," Carlisle told reporters on Sunday. "He was meeting us in D.C. and had some odd symptoms, and he came back here. That's what's happening with him. We certainly wish … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Will Be Away From Pacers For A Few Weeks