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'Doesn’t Have a Flashy Bag': Pacers Legend Agrees With Carmelo Anthony, Refuses to Undermine Cooper Flagg

'Doesn’t Have a Flashy Bag': Pacers Legend Agrees With Carmelo Anthony, Refuses to Undermine Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 Draft, has all the spotlight on him heading into the new season. Expectedly, he’s also being heavily critiqued, with experts debating whether there’s any uniqueness to his game and whether he can thrive in the NBA.

Myles Turner News / NBA Analysis Network / July 2
Minnesota Timberwolves’ expensive contract extension might have cost Indiana Pacers keeping Myles Turner

Minnesota Timberwolves’ expensive contract extension might have cost Indiana Pacers keeping Myles Turner

Myles Turner has departed the Indiana Pacers, and there were multiple factors involved in his exit. For years Myles Turner has been involved in trade rumors, but his commitment to the Indiana Pacers never wavered.

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The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 2
Top Free Agent Center Considering Signing With Pacers: Report

Top Free Agent Center Considering Signing With Pacers: Report

The Indiana Pacers made the shocking decision not to offer Myles Turner enough money in free agency to bring him back, just a week after playing in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with him.

Myles Turner News / Hoops Wire / July 2
Report: Myles Turner Bolted For Bucks After Pacers Wouldn’t Budge From Offer

Report: Myles Turner Bolted For Bucks After Pacers Wouldn’t Budge From Offer

In perhaps the most surprising move of this NBA free agency season, center Myles Turner bolted the Indiana Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks — less than a month after the Pacers reached the Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / July 2
SOURCES: Pacers Looking To Former No. 1 To Fill Turner Void

SOURCES: Pacers Looking To Former No. 1 To Fill Turner Void

INDIANA – The Indiana Pacers may not wait long to replace Myles Turner. Sources told Jake Fischer of The People’s Insider that the Pacers have renewed interest in Deandre Ayton, who became a free agent this week.

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Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / July 2
Pacers Have No Internal Starting Center Options

Pacers Have No Internal Starting Center Options

The Indiana Pacers finished one win away from their first NBA championship in franchise history. Since that Game 7, the Pacers saw star point guard Tyrese Haliburton tear his Achilles, an injury that will sideline him for most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
Bucks make two shocking moves in free agency

Bucks make two shocking moves in free agency

The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly made two bombshell moves on Tuesday.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Five fascinating NBA Eastern Conference extension candidates

Five fascinating NBA Eastern Conference extension candidates

Let’s look at five of the more intriguing extension candidates in the Eastern Conference.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Pacers make contract decision on surprise playoff contributor

Pacers make contract decision on surprise playoff contributor

The Indiana Pacers have opted to retain center Tony Bradley for the 2025-26 season by exercising his $2.94 million team option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Pacers issue qualifying offers to trio of players

Pacers issue qualifying offers to trio of players

The Pacers have tendered qualifying offers to Isaiah Jackson, Quenton Jackson and Enrique Freeman, making all three players restricted free agents, a league source tells Tony East of Forbes (Twitter link).

Tony Bradley News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Pacers Picking Up Option On Tony Bradley’s Contract

Pacers Picking Up Option On Tony Bradley’s Contract

The Pacers are exercising their option on backup center Tony Bradley, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. The option is worth $2.94MM. However, it doesn’t mean Bradley’s roster spot is necessarily safe.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 25
Adam Silver hopes tech will help reduce Achilles injuries

Adam Silver hopes unexpected source will help NBA reduce Achilles injuries

Tyrese Haliburton was one of seven players to suffer an Achilles rupture this season.

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