Hawks finalizing talks to trade high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to Pelicans, AP sources say
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.
OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million.
Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses.
After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by making it back to the NBA Finals.
Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
Derrick Whiteโs tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pacers' Haliburton will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a hamstring injury
Tyrese Haliburton will not play for the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston on Saturday night because of an injured left hamstring.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
Indiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacersโ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Haliburton's turnovers cost Pacers, who blow late lead against Celtics in Game 1 of East finals
The Indiana Pacers kept turning the ball over, and just like that they handed a victory to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brownโs tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
So much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who โ they havenโt had to face to get to here.
Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don't tell them they can't win playing fast
The Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and donโt plan to slow down when they get there.
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.
Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
Jalen Brunson broke his left hand in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that was decimated by them.
Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
The Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997.
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the Knicks' starting lineup for Game 7 against the Pacers
OG Anunoby and Josh Hart are in the New York Knicksโ starting lineup for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.
Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
Starting forwards Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers.
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals
Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5.
Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victories
The Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets managed to fight their way back into the NBA's conference semifinals with key Game 3 victories Friday night.
Andrew Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pacers' Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officials and โquestioning the integrity of the leagueโ with his pleas for fairness for small-market teams.
OG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers
OG Anunoby wonโt play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night because of a strained left hamstring.
Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay to begin next season for his actions during and after the final game of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
Carlisle: 'Small-market teams deserve a fair shot.' Pacers send calls for NBA review, AP source says
The Indiana Pacers have, as coach Rick Carlisle said they would, sent 78 plays they believe were officiated incorrectly from the first two games of their series against the New York Knicks to the NBA office for review, a person with knowledge of the action said Thursday.
Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
As Patrick Beverley calls his actions 'inexcusable,' police announce they've opened an investigation
Indianapolis police have announced theyโve opened an investigation into an โNBA player and citizenโ altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Pacers.
Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason
Jalen Brunson has become the fourth player to score 40 or more points in four consecutive postseason games, the first since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age game
Back when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the playoffs, theyโd almost always run into the Indiana Pacers.
Pat Beverley's fan, reporter interactions in Indianapolis were not 'the Bucks way,' Doc Rivers says
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that โI have to be better.โ.
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year.
Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5
Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each scored 29 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks kept their season alive by routing the Indiana Pacers 115-92 in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia wouldโve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBAโs best record.
Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
Myles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Caitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick โ in an IndyCar replica.
Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 and tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener
Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in their Eastern Conference playoff opener.
Anthony Davis scores 36 points while the Lakers hold off another Pacers comeback in a 150-145 win
Anthony Davis had 36 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived the Indiana Pacersโ strong fourth-quarter comeback for a 150-145 victory.
Pacers' Mathurin will have right shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.
Anthony Edwards scores 44, has spectacular last-second block as Wolves beat Pacers 113-111
Anthony Edwards matched his season high with 44 points, made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining and came up with a spectacular block at the buzzer to give the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves a 113-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers' All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game.
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102
Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Brunson scores 40 after earning All-Star nod to lead Knicks past Pacers 109-105 for 9th straight win
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points and shook off an apparent eye injury to make the go-ahead basket with 1:46 remaining as the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 109-105 for their ninth straight victory.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131
Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Bookerโs 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders
Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, ending a run of nearly eight years with the Toronto Raptors during which he was a two-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Star and part of the team that won the 2019 NBA title.
Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a row
Tyrese Haliburton had 18 of Indianaโs franchise-record 50 assists and the Pacers routed the Atlanta Hawks 150-116 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
Milwaukeeโs Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakersโ LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next monthโs All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday.
Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss
Damian Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the Pistons their 23rd consecutive loss.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
Anthony Davis had seasons highs of 41 points and 20 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title with a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
When league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldnโt be an understated affair.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Tyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Bucks-Pacers, Lakers-Pelicans in Las Vegas for NBA tournament semifinals
The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are used to being on the NBAโs biggest stages, both of those teams having won championships in the last four seasons.
Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded the first triple-double of his career and completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 left as the surprising Indiana Pacers ousted the Boston Celtics from the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 122-112 quarterfinal victory.
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 50 points, leads 76ers to 8th straight win
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers improved to 8-1 with their eighth straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 137-126.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburtonโs go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
Haliburton, Pacers get Carlisle his 900th win with 152-111 rout of Spurs
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, and the Indiana Pacers routed the San Antonio Spurs 152-111 for coach Rick Carlisleโs 900th career victory.
Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, sits out the 4th as the Celtics rout the Pacers 155-104
Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 12 rebounds in less than three quarters and the Boston Celtics used a blistering start to pull away from the Indiana Pacers, winning 155-104 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
Holiday has career-high 51 points, Bucks beat Pacers 149-136
Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 51 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points in a triple-double and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 149-136 on Wednesday night.
Haliburton scores 33 points, Pacers beat slumping Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers opened a 30-point lead in the first half before holding off the slumping Boston Celtics 117-112 on Wednesday night.
Stephen Curry expresses relief shoulder won't need surgery
Stephen Curry expressed relief that his left shoulder injury would not require surgery when he met with reporters during the Golden State Warriorsโ shootaround Friday.
ESPN: Detroit Pistons No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham to have season-ending surgery on shin
According to ESPN, the Detroit Pistons No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season after opting to have surgery on his shin.
Irving doesn't speak Tuesday amid social media post fallout
Kyrie Irving did not speak to reporters again Tuesday while the Brooklyn Nets decide how best to respond to the fallout from his posting a link to an antisemitic film on his social media page.
Fans in 'Fight Antisemitism' shirts courtside at Nets game
Fans wearing โFight Antisemitismโ shirts occupied some courtside seats at the Brooklyn-Indiana game on Monday night, days after Nets guard Kyrie Irving tweeted out a link to a film that includes anti-Jewish tropes.
AP source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to 4-player swap
A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Washington Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith.
The play-in games are set, as NBA looks to the postseason
It lasted 174 days, required the usage of more players than any season in history primarily because of the ongoing challenge of playing through a pandemic, and saw playoff-positioning chases go all the way down to the final moments.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in Atlantic
Joel Embiid had 45 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a franchise-record 17 3-pointers in the first half of a 131-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers that moved them into a tie with Boston atop the Atlantic Division.