Indiana Pacers Wiretap

Granger Suspended For Strike On Nocioni

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has been suspended for one game without pay for striking the Chicago Bulls’ Andres Nocioni in the face, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 7:10 remaining in the fourth period of Indiana’s 113-107 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Conseco Fieldhouse. Granger will serve the suspension tonight when the Pacers visit the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.

Via Press Release


Pacers' Williams Out At Least A Game After Incident

Pacers' forward Shawne Williams will miss the team's game in Toronto after a man was arrested after leaving his home on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press.

He did not practice with the team on Thursday and has not been suspended by the team.

Via ESPN


Murder Suspect Arrested After Leaving Home Of Pacers Williams

A murder suspect was arrested after leaving the home of Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press.

Gary Bohannon, 22, of Tennessee was being held without bond in Marion County Jail. Police arrested home around 6 p.m. after he left the house in a truck registered to Williams.

Pacers spokesman David Benner listed Bohannon as a friend of Williams' cousin and said that Shawne wasn't aware of the warrant for Bohannon's arrest.

"The authorities told us he wasn’t staying at Shawne’s house," Benner said.

Police say Bohannon was arrested in September on a drug charge while in a car with Williams.

Williams left the team's game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday during halftime.

Via Yahoo! Sports


Pacers Feb 2008 Archive

  • Police: Pacers' Daniels Not Suspect In Rape

    Pacers' guard Marquis Daniels is not a suspect in a rape which allegedly took place in his home on Sunday night.

  • O'Neal Optimistic About Returning Soon

    Jermaine O'Neal is optimistic about his return to the court for the Indiana Pacers in the near future, according to the Indianapolis Star.

  • Bird: Pacers Lack Team Leader

    Larry Bird said in a press conference on Friday morning that he thinks the Pacers will get better once someone steps up and becomes the leader of the team, according to The Indianapolis Star.

  • Danny Granger And Trade Deadine Rundown On RealGM Hoops Show

    On the February 21st edition of the RealGM Hoops Show, Indiana Pacers' forward Danny Granger will join the show and talk about the current state of his team as well as trade rumors surrounding Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Sixers, Heat, Pacers Let Deadline Pass Without A Move

    Reports are trickling in from papers in Philadelphia, Miami, and Indiana that the Sixers, Heat, and Pacers let the deadline pass without making a trade.

  • Warriors Would Pull Trigger For Brand Or Jermaine Deal?

    The Warriors are not looking to add a player with a long-term salary because of their concerns about re-signing Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins.

  • Indiana's O'Brien Expects No Moves

    Indiana Head Coach Jim O'Brien doesn't think the Pacers will make any moves before the trade deadline, according to The Indianapolis Star.

  • Pacers Fielding Offers For J.O.

    Indiana is fielding offers for Jermaine O'Neal according to the Indianapolis Star, and have spoken to Golden State, New Jersey and Sacramento.

  • Talks Revitalized Between Nets And Pacers

    With Jason Kidd officially headed to Dallas, it appears as though more doors are opening for the New Jersey Nets, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

  • Mike Miller Linked With Pacers

    The Pacers and Grizzlies have had discussions in which Indiana would send Ike Diogu and Marquis Daniels to Memphis for Miller.

  • Nets Haven't Ruled Out Dealing With Pacers

    The Nets haven't ruled out swapping Vince Carter-for-Jermaine O'Neal with the Pacers, but O'Neal's knee remains an obstacle.

  • Knee Just About Ends Talks For Jermaine

    The Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets have been discussing a trade involving Jermaine O'Neal on-and-off in recent months, but the deal appears to be dead, according to the Star-Ledger.

  • Pacers Talking O'Neal Trade With Several Teams?

    "I think in this business you got to be willing to believe at some point, if your team struggles you are going to be traded," said Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Jermaine O'Neal Resolute On Return

    Jermaine O'Neal has not asked to be traded from the Indiana Pacers, but he understands that the game of basketball is strictly a business, according the Indianapolis Star.