News about Indiana Pacers (page 3)
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NBA awards
Pacers’ Nate McMillan and Clippers’ Doc Rivers were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
NBA games
The field for the NBA postseason is set, with Wade and the Chicago Bulls claiming one of the last two available spots on the final night of the regular season.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson have each been fined $25,000, it was announced by the league.
NBA awards
Pacers’ Paul George and Thunder’s Russell Westbrook were named NBA Players of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have signed Lance Stephenson to a contract. Stephenson was drafted by the Pacers in the 2010 NBA Draft and played 4 seasons with them.
NBA market
The Indiana Pacers have requested waivers on 6-5 guard Rodney Stuckey. Stuckey appeared in 39 games off the bench for Indiana this season averaging 7.2 points.
Injuries
Rodney Stuckey has a left patellar tendon strain and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. Al Jefferson will miss at least 2 weeks with a sprained left ankle.
All-Star
Glenn Robinson III, thanks to a perfect score dunk in the final round of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, was the winner. He beat Derrick Jones Jr.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George and head coach Nate McMillan have been fined $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, for public criticism of officiating.
Injuries
The Indiana Pacers announced Friday that Paul George (sore left ankle) and Kevin Seraphin (sore left knee) will miss the next three games.