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What Is Wrong With Tyler Hansbrough? | Sat 6 Mar

Pacers coach Jim O’Brien, who has been a busy person with the fans this week, brought to light some news surrounding rookie Tyler Hansbrough. “I’m not 100 percent sure that they are 100 percent sure what exactly are the difficulties,” O’Brien said.

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O’Brien Doesn’t Want To Praise McRoberts | Wed 3 Mar

Talking about Josh McRoberts’ play was the last thing coach Jim O’Brien wanted to do, though. “It’s irrelevant,” O’Brien said. “Try to do it in a winning effort. It’s really irrelevant.” O’Brien ended his postgame interview session after that comment.

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Solomon Jones Suspended By The Pacers | Tue 2 Mar

The Indiana Pacers on Monday suspended forward Solomon Jones for a game for “conduct detrimental to the team.” Coach Jim O’Brien said Jones will meet the team in Portland for Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Indiana Pacers Waived Travis Diener | Mon 1 Mar

The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have waived guard Travis Diener. “We want to thank Travis for his time with us,” said Pacers President of Basketball Larry Bird. “Unfortunately, he struggled with injuries while with us and that held him back.”

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O’Brien Facing Dilemma With Small Lineup | Wed 24 Feb

Coach Jim O’Brien goes back to his notion that the Pacers are a better team when they use their “small lineup,” with Hibbert or Troy Murphy on the floor, but not both. “I know for a fact that we’re a better defensive team when we’re small,” O’Biren said.

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Serious Situation Sidelines Danny Granger | Tue 23 Feb

The Indiana Pacers were without Danny Granger who missed the game for personal family reasons and coach Jim O’Brien said he doesn’t know when he’ll return to the team. “I have no idea,” O’Brien said. “It’s a serious situation he’s going through.”

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Brandon Rush Shocked By Trade Report | Sat 20 Feb

T.J. Ford didn’t expect there was a possibility that he would be traded. Brandon Rush said he was “shocked” four times during a 40-second interview. “I was definitely more shocked than anything,” Rush said. “I didn’t see it coming. It was more of a shock.”

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Teams Will Be Calling The Indiana Pacers | Fri 19 Feb

Expect the Pacers to be active in trade talks again this summer. “We think there’s going to be a lot of teams looking for guys with one-year deals and not have three- or four-year deals, and hopefully we can pick up a player or two that we like,” Bird said.

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Ford For Augustin Deal Seems To Be Done | Thu 18 Feb

Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports tweets: “Charlotte and Indiana in serious talks on deal that would send T.J. Ford to Bobcats for package that includes D.J. Augustin, source says.” Chad Ford for ESPN adds that the “talks fell apart in the last hour.”

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There Is Nothing Imminent With Murphy | Tue 16 Feb

The Indiana Pacers are making and receiving calls about Troy Murphy, but don’t be surprised if NBA trade deadline passes without them making a move. “I don’t pay attention to the rumors,” Murphy said. “I know there’s a possibility I could be traded.”

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The Pacers Wanting Ilyasova For Murphy? | Fri 12 Feb

The Bucks and Pacers have bandied about several players in exchange for Troy Murphy. One of those players is Ersan Ilyasova. The Pacers want Ilyasova, but the Bucks don’t want to give him up. Ilyasova is only 22, capable of playing both forward positions.

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Pacers Looking To Acquire Young Players | Fri 12 Feb

Talks are in the very early stages between the Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike Wells has been told that the Pacers are looking to acquire some young players that could possibly fit into their future plans or get expiring contracts in return for Troy Murphy.

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Bird Urges Pacers Fans To Remain Patient | Thu 11 Feb

Larry Bird is urging fans to remain patient through the team’s struggles. He says the rebuilding phase that began when the Pacers traded Ron Artest in 2006 is on target, and will move into high gear after next season when the team gets salary cap space.

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Jeff Foster Will Miss Rest Of The Season | Mon 8 Feb

Adrian Wojnarowski tweets: “Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with back surgery, Pacers say.”

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Will T.J. Ford Force Jim O’Brien’s Hand? | Mon 8 Feb

T.J. Ford would still be stuck on the end of the bench in a supporting role if not for Watson’s brief absence. It would have been easy for O’Brien to send Ford back to the bench when Watson returns if Ford had played badly. But Ford played well.

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Hansbrough’s Health Problem Worsens | Sat 6 Feb

Tyler Hansbrough has gone from doing some on-court work to not being able to do anything at all. Jim O’Brien said he’s not sure if the rookie will be ready to return to the lineup from his inner ear infection by the time they return from the All-Star break.

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Watson’s Absent, Ford Back In Rotation | Fri 5 Feb

T.J. Ford will end his 18-game hiatus when he backs up emergency starter A.J. Price against the Detroit Pistons tonight. Price is replacing Earl Watson, who will miss games tonight and Saturday at Milwaukee because of the death of his grandmother.

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Pacers Haven’t Recovered From Brawl? | Tue 2 Feb

Reggie Miller was asked to compare the impact of the Gilbert Arenas incident to when Ron Artest went into the stands at the Palace of Auburn Hills. “(The Pacers) still haven’t recovered,” he said. “The Pacers have never, ever recovered from that night.”

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Center Jeff Foster Likely Out For Season? | Tue 2 Feb

Jeff Foster is expected to fly to Los Angeles later this week to get another opinion on his sore left back. Foster, who hasn’t played since the middle of December, will likely need surgery at some point. Don’t expect to see Foster play again this season.