Indiana Pacers

Fantasy Snapshot: Indiana Pacers

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesMay 7, 2020

The primary starting five of the Pacers for the foreseeable future only got to start five games together this season due to injuries but the team was still well inside the playoffs. Here is an overview of their season so far from a fantasy perspective.

Season So Far: Indiana Pacers

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The Pacers continue to exist in fifth place, as they have for years now. With a cap sheet that's largely accounted for, how does Indiana move forward?

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Recent News ♦ Fantasy Analysis

Malcolm Brogdon

PG, Indiana Pacers

Ex-Thunder head coach Billy Donovan interviewed for the Pacers' head coaching vacancy last week and the team will begin conducting final in-person interviews soon, according to The Athletic.

Donovan is one of the biggest names on the market and will likely be interviewing for many of the teams looking for a new coach. The Pacers have been attached to several other names including Chauncey Billups and Warriors' assistant coach Mike Brown. Multiple teams appear to be heading into the final round of interviews with head coaching candidates, so expect to see a volley of headlines in the coming weeks as final decisions are made.

Source: The Athletic

September 21, 2020, 1:47 pm

Victor Oladipo

SG, Indiana Pacers

Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Pacers will consider Mike Brown as a candidate for their vacant head coach position.

Brown joins Becky Hammon, Dave Joerger, Jacque Vaughn, Mike D'Antoni and a host of others on Indiana's list. Previously a head coach in Cleveland, Brown has spent the last four years as an assistant on Steve Kerr's staff in Golden State.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

September 19, 2020, 1:29 pm

Victor Oladipo

SG, Indiana Pacers

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Becky Hammon and Dave Joerger are among the first round of interviewees for the Pacers coaching job.

Hammon is currently an assistant with the Spurs while Joerger has been waiting for another opportunity after being dismissed by the Kings amid their latest few years of dysfunction. Brooklyn's Jacque Vaughn is also on the list of candidates, as are Sixers assistant Ime Udoka, San Antonio's Will Hardy, Darvin Ham and Charles Lee of the Bucks, Minnesota's David Vanterpooll, Portland's Nate Tibbets among others. Indiana has a playoff-ready roster and the Pacers are looking for a coach that can get them over the first-round hump.

Source: ESPN

September 9, 2020, 4:19 pm

Victor Oladipo

SG, Indiana Pacers

In a rather surprising move, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Pacers have fired their head coach, Nate McMillan.

This comes only a couple weeks after it was reported that the Pacers had reworked McMillan’s final year under contract for 2020-21 and added a team option for 2021-2022 in the form of a soft extension. McMillan was criticized for the offense he runs and this year’s sweep by the Heat in the playoffs was probably what made the Pacers decide that it was time to move on from him.

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

August 26, 2020, 11:37 am

Victor Oladipo

SG, Indiana Pacers

Victor Oladipo will be entering the final year of his contract with the Pacers for 2020-21 and he could come to terms on an extension before it begins but, unless there's an 11th-hour change, he appears content to wait.

This makes sense for Oladipo as, If he plays out his deal and becomes a free agent next summer, he will be eligible for more money and more years and he'll be at his physical peak provided he's fully recovered from right knee surgery. Still, Oladipo is taking a risk by not taking the bird in hand now to sign an extension, as the Pacers would give him one at the maximum allowed but only for four years. This is a situation that will be interesting to monitor as the team might decide to move away from him if they feel like they will lose him for nothing. Oladipo should be in top form for next year’s start and possibly even more motivated to earn a lucrative new deal.

Source: Indy Star

August 26, 2020, 10:48 am

TJ Warren

SF, Indiana Pacers

T.J. Warren finished Monday's contest with 21 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Pacers were swept by the Heat.

Warren suffered a left thumb injury early in the game, but it did not keep him out of action for long. He shot 8-for-17 from the floor and added three triples. Unfortunately, he also committed four turnovers along the way.

August 24, 2020, 10:04 pm

Myles Turner

C, Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner ended Monday's game with 22 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks and a steal.

Turner shot 2-for-6 from 3-point range and 9-16 from the floor, but the Pacers still fell to the Heat to end their season. Turner's 42 minutes played were second only to Victor Oladipo's 44 minutes of action.

August 24, 2020, 9:56 pm

Victor Oladipo

SG, Indiana Pacers

Victor Oladipo led all scorers with 25 points in Game 4, but it wasn't enough to prolong their series with the Heat.

The Heat ended up winning 99-87 despite Oladipo's many contributions. He posted eight rebounds, five assists and five steals while shooting 5-for-11 from long range. Injuries may have hampered his play during bubble games, but at least Oladipo went out on a high note.

August 24, 2020, 9:50 pm