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.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
34-38, 2nd in Central
- 4/7W 141-137
- 4/9W 111-106
- 4/11W 132-125
- 4/13L 126-115
- 4/14W 132-124
- 4/16L 119-111
- 4/18L 129-117
- 4/19L 109-94
- 4/21W 122-116
- 4/24W 115-109
- 4/25W 131-112
- 4/27L 133-112
- 4/29L 130-113
- 5/1W 152-95
- 5/3L 154-141
- 5/5L 104-93
- 5/6W 133-126
- 5/8L 133-132
- 5/10W 111-102
- 5/11W 103-94
- 5/13L 142-133
- 5/15L 122-115
- 5/16W 125-113
- 5/18W 144-117
- 5/20L 142-115
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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.
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Pierce, 3 others join Pacers staff under Carlisle
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Rick Carlisle focused on turning Pacers into playoff contenders (0:56)
GM: Carlisle's title 'pedigree' what Pacers needed
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Carlisle returns for second stint as Pacers coach
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This Just In
The Pacers are hiring Rick Carlisle as head coach, sources tell ESPN's Tim MacMahon. He will sign a 4-year, $29 million contract.
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Gobert, Simmons, Green highlight NBA All-D team
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Bjorkgren out as Pacers head coach (0:34)
How the Pacers should approach the upcoming offseason
The Pacers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015, and their offseason questions start right with replacing coach Nate Bjorkgren.
Bjorkgren fired as Pacers coach after one season
Nate Bjorkgren is out as Pacers coach after one season with the team. Head-coaching experience is expected to be a premium element of the Pacers' upcoming search, sources told ESPN.
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Nate Bjorkgren is out as Indiana's coach, sources tell ESPN. Bjorkgren was informed today of decision to dismiss him. He met with management on Tuesday. Pacers are expected to pursue a more experienced, established head coach in this process. Bjorkgren lost locker room and much of organization in his one year as coach.
Pacers yet to make decision on Bjorkgren's future
Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said the team is continuing to evaluate Nate Bjorkgren and won't be making a decision on his future yet.
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SportsCenter All Night: Wizards Advance to Playoffs Highlights
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Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed
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2020-21 Central Standings
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 45 | 28 | .616 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |