Pacers set team record for scoring in single NBA game
The Pacers have scored more points in a single game in their history, but not since they played in the American Basketball Association.
Indiana Pacers
Articles
IBJ Podcast: Former NBA exec on joining Pacers’ parent firm, Caitlin Clark’s potential, deal with Kevin Hart company
Joey Graziano also dishes on preparations for WNBA All-Star Weekend In indy and how the Pacers organization views several new projects by Gainbridge Fieldhouse as part of an overarching strategy.
Simons give Indianapolis’ MLS efforts a big boost, experts say
The Simon family’s involvement in the city’s effort to attract a Major League Soccer team might have been the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis.
Kevin Hart’s production company named ‘cultural curator’ for Pacers Sports & Entertainment
The partners will produce a music and comedy festival during this summer’s WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.
Braun says state would ‘regret’ not pursuing Indianapolis MLS team
Gov. Mike Braun confirmed he was among the state and local officials who met with MLS Commissioner Don Garber during his visit to Indianapolis this week amid the city’s push for a professional soccer team.
Simon-owned PS&E says it’s ‘part of conversations’ about Indy MLS effort
Mel Raines, the CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, confirmed the company’s involvement Monday night, although she declined to specify whether it was stepping in as an investor.
MLS commissioner attends Pacers game with Hogsett amid expansion talks
The game capped off a day of meetings between Garber and Hogsett, his deputies and some state officials, a source familiar with his plans told IBJ.
Two Pacers fans sue former Milwaukee Bucks player for hurling basketball at them
Jessica Simmons and Katie Lanciotti filed suit Friday in Marion Superior Court against the Milwaukee Bucks basketball organization and the team’s former point guard Patrick Beverley.
IU Indy to break ground on $110M arena named for late civic leader Jim Morris
The James T. Morris Arena honors the civic leader and philanthropist who died last year at 81.
Simons’ downtown hotel, entertainment project gets green light for forgivable $25M city loan
Specific details for the loan, which could be forgiven if the Simon family’s development affiliate meets certain terms, are expected to be finalized in coming months.
Herbert Simon retires from role on Simon Property Group board
Herbert Simon, 90, partnered with his brother, Melvin Simon, in 1960 to launch real estate company Melvin Simon & Associates.
IBJ Podcast: The latest on downtown soccer stadium, $78M Fever facility and Simon hotel/concert venue
The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center has joined the roster of projects announced for the southeast quadrant of the Mile Square, which includes the prospective site of a Major League Soccer stadium.
Host committee details events, art and other activations ahead of WWE Royal Rumble
The local host committee of the WWE Royal Rumble detailed collaborations, public artwork, ancillary wrestling shows and other activities ahead of the main event at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Simon-backed group buys key parcel at potential MLS stadium site
The parcel, a parking lot of just six-tenths of an acre, was sold for $1.59 million by electric company AES Indiana.
2024 Newsmaker: Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s Mel Raines
Raines took the reins four months after the Indiana Pacers and the city hosted the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, an event Raines had helmed since 2017.
NBA ratings are down. Three-pointers are up. And the discourse is everywhere.
The NBA signed 11-year, $76 billion broadcast contracts this year, but that euphoria has given way to a winter of discontent for the league.
Derek Schultz: Gift list for Indiana teams
The Pacers and Colts haven’t given locals much to be jolly about this year.
McGinnis memorabilia — including championship rings — to be auctioned Nov. 30
The live sale is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. online with bidding also available in person at Ripley Auctions’ gallery at 5451 N. Rural St. in Indianapolis.
Q&A with Joey Graziano, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Just months after leading the NBA’s effort with the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, lifelong New Yorker Joey Graziano made the move to Indianapolis to take on a new role, this time with the parent company of the Indiana Pacers.
Mark Montieth: Pacers season looks promising as long as history doesn’t repeat itself
Now, finally, they are poised to escape rebuilding purgatory and embark on an era of consistent excellence such as the franchise enjoyed from 1994-2000, when it reached the conference finals five times in a seven-year span.