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LeBron James wants to end his career playing and competing at the same level that has made him legendary. “I want to kind of try to break the mold for the next generation,” James told ESPN. “So just take the narrative out of, ‘OK, you’re past your prime when you get [to] 31, or you’re […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be big players in the offseason as they really have no choice but to do that. After four losing seasons in a row, the fans are truly growing restless and feel as if the “youth movement” needs some help in rebuilding a franchise that hasn’t seen glory in […]

In wake of Larry Bird stepping down as the president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers, the attention has quickly shifted toward the long-term future of All-Star forward Paul George with the franchise. According to USA Today‘s Sam Amick, Paul George still appears to be “hell-bent” on making his way to the Los Angeles […]

NBA Rumors are surfacing as the NBA Playoffs come to a close. Here is the latest on Larry Bird‘s resignation as the Pacers’ president, Paul George‘s desire to play for the Lakers, Paul Millsap‘s desire to opt out, and Russell Westbrook‘s hope in Oklahoma City. Paul Millsap Paul Millsap "probably will opt out" of his […]

NBA trade rumors are now peaking as we are close to within a few short hours of the 2017 trade deadline. Most of the scuttlebutt regarding the Indiana Pacers has been that president of basketball operations Larry Bird is trying to improve the roster around star small forward Paul George, but there is now some […]

Two days from the NBA trade deadline and there is quite a bit of buzz surrounding the Indiana Pacers. SB Nation shares that NBA columnist Peter Vecsey has stated that the Pacers are trying to make a deal for Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez. Vecsey talks about a possible trade involving Indiana’s first-round pick in […]

The NBA is taking a break right now for the All-Star Weekend festivities, but there is still plenty of Indiana Pacers news to discuss. Star small forward Paul George has been making waves with some of his recent comments about the state of the Pacers and his impending free agency, but Fansided reports that George […]

The Indiana Pacers may have lost six straight games going into the NBA All-Star break, but that might not be their biggest problem. The Indianapolis Star reveals that there may be a power struggle going on between Paul George, head coach Nate McMillan, and even president of basketball operations Larry Bird. Last year, Bird began […]

In the NBA, teams get hot and teams get cold. The Indiana Pacers have been a prime example of each over the last 11 games: a seven-game winning streak, followed by a four-game losing skid. The level of competition has no doubt played a part in the team’s recent losses, as the Pacers have faced […]

There is an abundance of Indiana Pacers news to discuss one week out from the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend. According to SB Nation, the Boston Celtics are making inquiries about the availability of Pacers superstar, small forward Paul George. The Celtics are said to be pursuing a potential deal for a small forward, but they […]

Paul George trade rumors may have just been put to bed. Indiana Pacers team president Larry Bird seems very intent to hold on to George until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is in place. A report by NBA analyst Zach Lowe sheds some light on the latest rumors, possibly bursting the bubble of fans hoping […]

It’s opening night for the 2016-17 season, but NBA trade rumors aren’t taking a backseat as the league begins regular season play. The Christian Times has published a piece indicating that the Boston Celtics are making a push for superstar small forward Paul George of the Indiana Pacers. According to Sportsrageous, there are ongoing trade […]

NBA trade rumors continue to swirl around the Boston Celtics, as the team continues their quest to add another star player to the fold. A new rumor has come to light that points toward a potential deal with the Indiana Pacers. According to Yibada, the Celtics may be talking to the Pacers about a deal […]

In NBA news, trade rumors are swirling around Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis. According to Sportsrageous, the Pacers have been trying to trade Ellis, but so far, a deal has not been made. The Brooklyn Nets are a team who could be interested in Monta Ellis’ services. The Nets attempted to sign two shooting guards […]

NBA rumors are typically about free agent signings or trades. This one, however, is different. When an NBA basketball player becomes an All-Star, there are many rewards that go along with it. Lavish homes, expensive cars, a “rock star” lifestyle — and living in your parents’ basement? The latter happens to be the case for […]

According to the Vertical, Thaddeus Young is headed to the Indiana Pacers following a draft-day trade by the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets will reportedly receive the Pacers’ No. 20 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and a future second-round pick in exchange for Young. Brooklyn has traded forward Thad Young to the Indiana Pacers […]

NBA rumors are swirling around Nate McMillan. According to ESPN, the Indiana Pacers are closing in on a deal that will make the former point guard their next head coach. McMillan is reported to be replacing Frank Vogel, who was surprisingly let go after the playoffs ended. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise […]

NBA rumors are swirling around Frank Vogel. Despite leading the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs, he’s been rumored as a candidate to be fired. According to ESPN, team president Larry Bird has openly stated that the future is uncertain for Vogel. The Boston Celtics legend has even gone as far as to talk about his […]

The Indiana Pacers have been searching for a point guard upgrade all season long, and the Houston Rockets’ buying Ty Lawson out may have gotten that point guard for Larry Bird. Lawson simply didn’t fit in with what the Rockets were trying to do, and they decided to move on from him after being unable […]

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony surpassed NBA great Larry Bird for 31st place on the all-time scoring list Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. With his last point, Carmelo Anthony passes Larry Bird for #31 on the all-time @NBA scoring list. pic.twitter.com/BYo2g6pcC0 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 21, 2016 The Knicks were forced […]

According to Chris Ryan of Grantland, the Indiana Pacers are interested in trading for one of the best young point guards in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers are pursuing Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio. Rubio, who averaged 10.3 points and 8.8 assists per game last season, has been the source of trade speculation for months. […]

Indiana Pacers rumors have Larry Bird trying to convince Paul George to shift positions. The Pacers could have George playing at power forward for the 2015-16 NBA season if Bird has his way. A report from ESPN late Tuesday (July 14) confirms that the team’s President of Basketball Operations has already set his plan in […]

The LA Lakers still have a lot of rumors swirling around in the 2015 NBA free agency season, but not a lot of action is taking place. Now, it seems as if plenty is about to happen, but not everything is going to be positive for the Lakers. Roy Hibbert looks to be coming in […]

Larry Bird met with the media yesterday to offer his take on the team he oversees, the Indiana Pacers. After dishing on a few things, there were several observations going forward. With the Pacers falling deeply behind the Eastern Conference standings, any news from Larry Bird is good news. Of the many things that Bird […]

After leading his team to the NBA eastern conference finals two years in a row, Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel has signed a multi-year extension to remain with the team. The move was reported by ESPN, and no terms of the deal have been released. The move comes after a tumultuous off-season that saw […]

It seems like just about everybody has to weigh in on the Ray Rice Elevator Incident, and Indiana Pacers star Paul George has done his part by taking to Twitter in order to express his feelings on the matter. As you might expect, those tweets were a bit impolitic, and as you might expect, George […]

Lance Stephenson is going to Charlotte, choosing a three year deal over a five year deal with the terms reported to be close in dollar amount. According the the Charlotte Observer, Stephenson met with Hornets‘ representatives in Las Vegas well into the wee hours of the morning to work out the deal. Stephenson, who is […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Goran Dragic is being targeted as a major player in the Indiana Pacers plans for the future, and the Pacers have reached out the Suns to try and find some common ground for a trade. The Pacers, coming off a season where they wrapped up the number one seed in the […]

Kawhi Leonard, the breakout star of the 2014 NBA Finals, was originally taken in the 15th round by the Indiana Pacers in the 2011 draft. Pacers Team President Larry Bird drafted the San Diego State star forward as a potential key piece in building what would become a strong contender in the “Big Three” Heat-ruled […]

Even Larry Bird is tired of Lance Stephenson’s antics. With a crucial game six underway tonight between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, The USA Today is reporting Pacer president Larry Bird has expressed his displeasure with Stephenson, who was caught blowing in Lebron James’s ear during game five. “Asked via text message if he […]

Donald Sterling has spent the week being figuratively pummeled, disgraced, humiliated, scoffed, derided, shamed, dishonored, tarred, feathered, and run out of town. Or at least out of the NBA. Said NBA has also put forth a not so polite request for the Los Angeles Clippers owner to pony up $2.5 million dollars for what he […]

Luis Scola was traded by the Phoenix Suns today to the Indiana Pacers. The Suns gave up their power forward in order to obtain a 2014 first round draft pack as well as players Gerald Green and Miles Lumlee. Larry Bird, the President of Basketball Operations for the Pacers, said that Scola would be a […]

Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Charles Barkley have all issued statements after Kobe Bryant said that the 2012 Olympic team would beat the Dream Team. Michael, Magic, and Barkley all agreed that the comment was ridiculous. Larry Bird, however, has a different take. The legendary three-point shooter said that it would be a tough match […]

Larry Bird is one of the most respected basketball players in NBA history and a fan favorite in Indiana but now the 55-year-old club President is calling it quits, ending his time as Indiana Pacers president at the end of August. Bird officially announced his retirement from the team on Monday, citing “health issues” as […]

On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Star reported that Larry Bird is planning to resign as president of the Pacers, a move that the famed basketball player is “100 percent” sure of. While no official announcement has been made so far, the report says that Bird was expected to meet with Pacers owner Herb Simon late yesterday […]

Larry Bird has three NBA Championship rings, three MVP awards, and was named the coach of the year in 1998. The NBA legend can now add another trophy to his crowded trophy shelf as he was just named the National Basketball Association’s Executive of the Year. Bloomberg reports that Bird is the first person to […]

Analysts and fans alike have engaged in the great debate of whether or not Kobe Bryant or LeBron James is the better player, but none of us are quite as qualified to weigh in as Larry Bird, one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In a recent interview with ESPN, Bird was asked […]