Scott Agness: Oladipo was encouraged yesterday after he played 4-on-4 after shootaround. Frustrated by the injury, he stressed that he wouldn’t return until it felt 100 percent. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, GM Chad Buchanan and the medical staff watched closely.
Kevin Pritchard Rumors
Kerry Eggers: Ex-Blazer GM and current Indiana Pacer GM Kevin Pritchard on @paulgallen: “l always felt like our players were his kids. It was the way he wanted us to care for them, to give them every opportunity to succeed, that made him special.”
Scott Agness: Myles Turner’s four-year extension with the Pacers is now official. President Kevin Pritchard: “His hard work and dedication to both his game and to our franchise exemplify what it means to be a Pacer. We’re thrilled to have him here long term.”
Myles Turner looks different physically, but his demeanor hasn’t changed and he insists neither has his outlook with the Indiana Pacers, though there’s no indication that they’ll reach terms on an extension before the season tips next month. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard avoided the topic Monday, only saying there are open lines of communication with Turner’s agent J.R. Hensley. “My primary focus right now is winning games,” Turner told IndyStar. “That’s J.R.’s job. I control what I can control.”
Scott Agness: Pacers plan to exercise team options on the rookie deals of Domantas Sabonis and T.J. Leaf, pending physicals, Kevin Pritchard says.
