FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • NBA.COM
INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 47, Cavaliers 36 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind
Cavs pull off major trade for former Wolverine LeVert from Pacers Cleveland added another young star to its roster by agreeing in principle to acquire former Michigan Wolverine guard Caris LeVert in a deal...
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Caris LeVert trade reaction: Pacers help Cavaliers compete The Cleveland Cavaliers make a move to compete in the NBA Eastern Conference as the struggling Indiana Pacers shed a big contract.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Terry Taylor - Moving back to bench Taylor will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Taylor got the start Friday against the Bulls amid several injuries, but with Domantas Sabonis back in the lineup Sunday, Taylor will move back to a reserve role. The Austin Peay product finished Friday's game with 21 points, 14 rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes, so he may be worth monitoring should Indiana move on from either Sabonis or Myles Turner (foot) before the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Even in that scenario, Taylor would have to compete with Goga Bitadze, Isaiah Jackson (ankle) and Oshae Brissett for minutes when all four are healthy.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keifer Sykes - In starting five Sunday Sykes will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact The Pacers are already down Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles), but the team also agreed to trade Caris LeVert to the Cavs earlier Sunday, so Sykes will move into the lineup at one guard spot next to Chris Duarte. Both Sykes and Duane Washington could be set for increased roles going forward, particularly if Brogdon remains sidelined and the Pacers don't bring in another guard before the trade deadline. The only player Indiana landed in the LeVert deal is Ricky Rubio, who is out for the season due to a torn ACL.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA trade deadline news live: Cavs add Caris LeVert; is James Harden for Ben Simmons deal possible? Plus buzz, updates, grades The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 10, and moves are starting to be starting to be made. On Sunday afternoon, Chris LeVert was traded to the Cav...
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cavaliers, Pacers NBA trade details: Caris LeVert dealt to Cleveland According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers will receive Caris LeVert from the Pacers in exchange for Ricky Rubio an...
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cavs pull off another stunner, acquire LeVert from Pacers
Pulling off a major move before the NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in principle to acquire guard Caris LeVert from IndianaFEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cavs acquire Caris LeVert from Pacers for Ricky Rubio, draft picks: Sources The Cleveland Cavaliers are adding scoring in the backcourt by trading for Indiana guard Caris LeVert in exchange for Ricky Rubio, a first-r...
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Malcolm Brogdon - Out again Sunday Brogdon (Achilles) won't play Sunday at Cleveland.
Impact Brogdon will be sidelined for the 10th consecutive game as he continues to deal with soreness in his right Achilles. Caris LeVert was traded to Cleveland on Sunday, so Keifer Sykes, Chris Duarte, Lance Stephenson and Duane Washington should all see plenty of run in the backcourt for Indiana.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Back in the mix Sunday Coach Rick Carlisle said Bitadze (foot) will be available for Sunday's contest against the Cavaliers, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
Impact Bitadze has missed four straight games, but he'll return to action Sunday. Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) is also active, so the Pacers' frontcourt is healthier than it's been in a while.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Will be available Sunday Coach Rick Carlisle said Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Sunday's contest against the Cavaliers, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
Impact Sabonis has missed the past three games due to protocols, but he'll be back in the mix Sunday. It's possible he'll be limited during his return to action, but that remains to be seen. In January, the talented big man averaged 22.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 37.3 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ricky Rubio - Traded to Indiana Rubio (knee), along with a 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, was traded to the Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN repo...
Impact Rubio suffered a torn ACL at the end of December and will miss the rest of the season, so his expiring contract was likely only added in the trade to match LeVert's salary. The veteran point guard finished the 2021-22 campaign averaging 13.1 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes per game. With the injury being late in the season, and given the fact that Rubio is 31-years-old, it may impact his ability to be ready for the 2022-23 campaign. It's unclear what the Pacers will do with Rubio, but it's likely that they'll allow him to enter free agency this offseason.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Could return Sunday Brogdon (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Brogdon has played just three games since Dec. 16 as he's dealt with right Achilles soreness. After nine consecutive absences, he may be able to return Sunday. If he does, he'll presumably be on a minutes limit.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Questionable Sunday Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Sabonis has missed the past three games due to protocols. If available, he could be on a minutes limit. His January was excellent, as he averaged 22.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 37.3 minutes.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Questionable Sunday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact The center has missed the past four games. His return would be extremely welcome given how shorthanded the Pacers' frontcourt is. If he remains out, Terry Taylor could draw a second straight start.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Out Sunday Jackson (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Cavaliers, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Impact Jackson still isn't running, so it wouldn't be surprising if he's out past Sunday. In his absence, Terry Taylor should continue seeing extra run.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terry Taylor - Double-doubles in start In his first career start, Taylor recorded 21 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, and five assists across 38 minutes in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Taylor, a two-way player, has been utilized in the Pacers' frontcourt recently due to several players being sidelined. He has averaged 20.0 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and one triple across 32.1 minutes in the last three games. As long as Domantas Sabonis (COIVD-19 protocols) and Myles Turner (foot) are sidelined, the rookie will continue looking to take advantage of this opportunity.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duane Washington Jr. - Records 17 points off bench Washington provided 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3PT), seven rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes in a reserve role in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Washington got thrust into the Pacers' rotation when 2022 commenced. Since then, he has averaged 11.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and an impressive 2.1 triples across 23.5 minutes in 17 games. The rookie has seemingly solidified a role for himself in the rotation going forward.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caris LeVert - Drops season-high 42 points LeVert recorded a season-high 42 points (19-26 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-3 FT) in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Bulls, along with five rebounds and eight assists across 41 minutes.
Impact With the rest of the Pacers' regular starters sidelined, LeVert took his opportunity to shine and ran with it. He is averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 triples across 36.4 minutes in his previous five games. There are rumors about him being on the trading block, and he is certainly showcasing his capabilities. He will suit up against one of the teams reportedly pursuing him Saturday when the Pacers play the Cavaliers.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chuck Checks In: Bulls take down Pacers behind dominant offense ' Chicago Bulls FINAL FROM INDIANA: Bulls 122 Indiana 115. ( Bulls 33-19, 14-13 on the road) LEADING SCORERS: Bulls- Vucevic (36 pts), Indiana- LeVert (42 p...
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • NBA.COM
LeVert leads Indiana against Cleveland after 42-point showing
Indiana visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Caris LeVert scored 42 points in the Pacers' 122-115 loss to the Chicago BullsFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vučević lead short-handed Bulls to 122-115 road win against Pacers Ayo Dosunmu elevated to a new level for the Chicago Bulls in the final seconds of Friday’s 122-115 road win over the Indiana Pacers.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Chicago Bulls) ' February 04, 2022
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Vucevic has 36 points, 17 rebounds to help Bulls beat Pacers Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 36 points and had 17 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan added 31 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pace...
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
