NBA predictions: Win-loss records for Nets, Bucks and every East team
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2022 Season
vs Grizzlies
@ Cavaliers
@ Knicks
Preseason
2022 Schedule
2nd in Central
Pacers' Sumner tears Achilles during workout
Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner is out indefinitely with a torn left Achilles tendon.
NBA offseason grades: Where the Nets, Bulls and every East team check in
Eastern Conference teams made some of the offseason's biggest splashes. Which teams set themselves up to succeed? Which teams failed to hit the mark? We're grading all 15 franchises.
HR 1: Fibbing?
With Sli still out, Travis and Kirk Morrison wondered if Sliwa is really on vacation after seeing him tweet something yesterday. Also, a discussion on the "no-name pitchers" that are keeping the Dodgers in the NL West race. And, which Kobe was better: #8 or #24? Plus, the "Bunch O' Funch" with the Reggie Miller BDay game!
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Cassius Stanley soars to the rim for the dunk (0:18)
Isaiah Jackson throws down thundering alley-oop dunk (0:17)
Duane Washington dimes Isaiah Jackson for dunk vs. Blazers (0:14)
Chris Duarte sinks 3 to beat the buzzer in the 3rd (0:29)
Pacers first-rounder somehow gets this buzzer-beater to drop (0:20)
Wizards-Pacers summer league game postponed
The NBA announced Sunday afternoon that the summer league game between the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers has been postponed because of the league's health and safety protocols.
Pacers to re-sign McConnell to four-year deal
The Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $35.2 million deal to re-sign T.J. McConnell, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Wizards-Pacers deal for Aaron Holiday?
The Wizards filled a need at point guard after trading Russell Westbrook to the Lakers earlier on draft night.
Chris Duarte's NBA draft profile (0:17)
ESPN Daily: Is Jalen Rose the First Jalen?
You’ll find several “Jalens” in the NBA draft this week, following several that were in the spring NFL draft. From Jalen Suggs to Jalen Green to Jalen Johnson, the first round of picks will have you hearing the name ... a lot. For years our colleague, friend and basketball veteran Jalen Rose has maintained that today’s Jalens are named for him (whether they know it or not). In one of our favorite-ever episodes, we honor Jalen Rose’s mother, the recently passed Jeanne Rose, by exploring the history and mystery of his name in sports and beyond. With data, experts, and extensive interviews, the Jalen paradox is solved.
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Pierce, 3 others join Pacers staff under Carlisle
Ronald Nored spent time with the Hornets and Mike Weinar and Jenny Boucek both worked under Carlisle in Dallas.
Rick Carlisle focused on turning Pacers into playoff contenders (0:56)
GM: Carlisle's title 'pedigree' what Pacers needed
With the Indiana Pacers in "win-now mode," new coach Rick Carlisle's championship resume made him a perfect fit, general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday.
What does hiring Rick Carlisle mean for Pacers? (1:12)
Carlisle returns for second stint as Pacers coach
The Indiana Pacers hired Rick Carlisle as their new head coach Thursday. Carlisle resigned as the Mavericks' coach last week after 13 seasons with that franchise and is endorsing Jason Kidd to replace him as coach.
How Stephen A. feels about Rick Carlisle going to the Pacers (2:00)
Sierra Canyon's sideline continues to attract superstars
For Thursday night's regional semifinal against the Etiwanda Eagles, multiplatinum rapper Drake made his second appearance and brought award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan along with him.
Six NBA head-coaching jobs are available -- which one is the most attractive?
Add the Pelicans and Wizards to the list of franchises searching for a new head coach.
2020-21 Central Standings
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Team Stats
Points Per Game115.36th
Rebounds Per Game42.726th
Assists Per Game27.42nd
Points Allowed113.222nd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(13) | Chris Duarte | SG | Oregon |
| 2(24) | Sandro Mamukelashvili | C | Seton Hall |
| 2(30) | Georgios Kalaitzakis | PG |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 34 | 38 | .472 |
| 2019-20 | 45 | 28 | .616 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |