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Pacers Quest For a Big Man

May 25, 2001 8:05 PM EST

Conrad Brunner of NBA.com answers letters from Pacer's fans. The big topic this time: Where do the Pacers get a Center? Brunner suggests that signing a big-name free agent is almost impossible. A trade for a disgruntled big man is unlikely. Signing a 2nd or 3rd teir free agent like Nazr Mohammed may be possible.

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Carlisle to Go to Detroit, 14th Pick to Go to Warriors

May 21, 2001 5:17 AM EST

Mark monteith od the Star reports that former Pacers assistant coach Rick Carlisle is ready to take the head coaching job in Detroit. He is expecting an announcement by the Pistons early this week.

Also, It is expected to be announced today that the Golden State Warriors will Excercize its option to take the Pacers first round pick. The 14th pick in this years draft will likely go to the Warriors to complete a deal made 2 years ago for Jeff Foster.

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Pacers Prepared to Run at Antonio Davis

May 20, 2001 8:10 AM EST

Mark Monteith of the Sporting News Reports that the Pacers want Antonio Davis Back. The Pacers traded Davis to Toronto two years ago for Jonathan Bender. Back then, Davis wanted a chance to start and the Pacers were looking to get younger. Now with Smits and Dale Davis gone, Antonio would be the perfect compliment to Jermaine O'Neal. Davis will opt out of his contract this summer and go where the money takes him. Being over the cap, the Pacers hope to put together a package that will please the Raptors and get Davis the salary he desires in a sign-and-trade deal.

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Pacers May 2001 Archive

  • Isiah Still Learning

    | May 18, 2001

    Conrad Brunner of NBA.

  • Pacer's Old Arena Catches Fire

    | May 15, 2001

    According to CNN/SI, The Associated Press reports that Market Square Arena, the home of the Pacers from 1974 - 1999 caught fire when a welder's torch ignited some foam insulation.

  • This Summer Crucial to Pacer's Success

    | May 13, 2001

    With this season's team in transition, the Pacers still made it to the playoffs and played well.

  • Pacers Positional Analysis: Small Forward

    | May 12, 2001

    In many ways, the shape of the Pacers' team next season will be cast at small forward.

  • Pacers Positional Analysis: Point Guard

    | May 10, 2001

    When Mark Jackson left the Pacers to sign with Toronto a year ago, the Pacers had no certain replacement in the starting lineup.

  • Pacers Positional Analysis: Shooting Guard

    | May 10, 2001

    Miller has been the starter since 1988, and likely will be for the remaining two years on his contract.

  • Pacers Want Bender To Step Up

    | May 10, 2001

    "I think next year Jonathan will play a lot for us,' coach Isiah Thomas said.

  • Reggie Says: Hard Work Will Pay Off For The Kids

    | May 10, 2001

    Reggie Miller, whose summertime work ethic has been crucial in his ability to maintain a high level of play into his mid-30s, sounded the warning in the postgame news conference following the final loss to the 76ers.

  • Croshere surgury a success

    | May 9, 2001

    Pacers forward Austin Croshere underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder in an effort to repair torn ligaments Monday, the Indiana Pacers have reported.

  • Jermaine O'Neal Changes His Tune.

    | May 4, 2001

    When the Sixers' Dikembe Mutombo was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year last week, the Pacers' Jermaine O'Neal expressed his displeasure at not receiving even one vote.