Pacers' forward Jermaine O'Neal sat out Indiana's regular-season opener against Washington on Wednesday night because of a hyperextended left knee.
O'Neal, a six-time All-Star, was hurt Oct. 8 when he collided with Shawne Williams during practice.
"Jermaine practiced today, but he's not ready to play," Pacers' coach Jim O' Brien said. "We expect him to play [Friday] against Miami."
Ike Diogu replaced O'Neal in the starting lineup.
Pacers center Troy Murphy also missed the game because of a strained left Achilles tendon. Williams sat out the first game of a three-game suspension for getting caught driving without a license.
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According to two league executives that spoke with David Aldridge, the Lakers and Pacers are once again discussing a Jermaine O'Neal trade.
In the summer, the two clubs discussed a trade where Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum would go to Indiana. The trade was nixed by the Lakers because they insisted on not including Bynum.
The Pacers still would like Bynum included, according to Aldridge who spoke with Donnie Walsh.
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The Indiana Pacers could be without two starters when they open the season Wednesday against the Washington Wizards.
Jermaine O'Neal and Troy Murphy are listed as doubtful. Jeff Foster and Ike Diogu likely will start if O'Neal and Murphy don't play.
"I'm still holding out hope that I'll be able to play Wednesday," O'Neal said Monday. "If not, we're pretty sure that I'll be able to play Friday (against the Miami Heat)."
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Pacers Oct 2007 Archive
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RealGM Staff Report | Oct 29, 2007
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have signed forward Courtney Sims to a contract.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 29, 2007
With the Oct. 31 deadline just two days away, all indications point to Pacers center David Harrison not getting a contract extension.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 28, 2007
Jamaal Tinsley has been in Indianapolis for seven years, and sometimes it's as if he's a complete stranger, freshly arrived in this city.
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RealGM Staff Report | Oct 25, 2007
The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have waived Lukasz Obrzut and Courtney Sims.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 22, 2007
Indiana Pacers' forward Jermaine O'Neal will miss Tuesday's preseason game - his third straight - at Minnesota with a swollen left knee.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 21, 2007
Jermaine O'Neal said he hopes to play Tuesday at Minneapolis.
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ESPN | Oct 19, 2007
Reggie Miller decided against a comeback bid at 42 years old with the Boston Celtics and instead might announce some of their games.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 16, 2007
New Orleans' Peja Stojakovic returned to the court for the first time from back surgery that caused him to miss most of last season, played only four minutes in the Hornets' loss to the Indiana Pacers, and missed his only shot.
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AP | Oct 12, 2007
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team options on Danny Granger, Ike Diogu and Shawne Williams.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 9, 2007
Jim O'Brien denied a report he said he could live with the Pacers losing 50 games this season.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 7, 2007
The word "potential" and David Harrison have been paired since the Indiana Pacers drafted him in the first round more than three years ago.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 4, 2007
Jermaine O'Neal, who can opt out of the final two years of his contract at the end of the upcoming season, said several times over the past year that he and the Pacers should go their separate ways if he couldn't make them an elite team.
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L.A. Times | Oct 4, 2007
Lamar Odom has told reporters that he wants to finish his career as a Laker.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 3, 2007
Jim O’Brien believes in Jamaal Tinsley.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 2, 2007
Jermaine O'Neal, who can opt out of the final two years of his contract at the end of the upcoming season, said several times over the past year that he and the Pacers should go their separate ways if he couldn't make them an elite team.
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Dallas Morning News | Oct 2, 2007
It appears unlikely that former Maverick Darrell Armstrong will be rejoining the team anytime soon.
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Indianapolis Star | Oct 2, 2007
Shawne Williams woke up Friday morning and had about 20 missed calls on his cell phone.
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RealGM Staff Report | Oct 1, 2007
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they waived guard Darrell Armstrong.
