Jamaal Tinsley News

Can he play without fouling? Can he rebound? Can he become the low-post presence? Roy Hibbert knows the skeptics are out there, and he has heard their questions.

THE `BURBS - The decision not to pick up Marquis Daniels' $7.5 million team option was not an easy one for the Pacers.

Some Indiana Pacer fans may not be excited about the team selecting North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough with the No.

THE `BURBS - Four players. One spot. The Pacers are on the clock. Team president Larry Bird has his eye on four players and he believes three of them will still be there when they pick at No.

The Indiana Pacers have plenty of guards and plenty of uncertainty. The roster includes a point guard they don't want: Jamaal Tinsley is still on the roster, despite the team's refusal to play him after his struggles on and off the court.

After three sub-.500 seasons, the Indiana Pacers find themselves at what could be a crossroads.

The Pacers were the fifth-highest scoring team in the league last season and ranked fourth in the NBA in three-pointers per game.

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The lottery is exciting for some people, including me. It's one of the more exciting half hours in sports.

FROM THE ZONES Trafalgar man held in killing of fiancee A Johnson County man was charged Wednesday with murder in what authorities said was a suicide pact with his fiancee gone awry.

2. If the Lakers do the inconceivable and lose to the Yao-less, McGrady-less Rockets, then Phil Jackson deserves his share of the blame.

An Indiana Pacers equipment manager has filed a lawsuit seeking damages against player Jamaal Tinsley for injuries suffered in a shooting outside the Conrad Hotel in December 2007.

Next, lead the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs for the first time in four years. How does he lead them there? Easy.

Rick Carlisle did what many thought he couldn't: change. The biggest adjustment, something his former Indiana Pacers players ached for several years ago, came in late January.

THE `BURBS - Remember my guy Sunshine? He's the one who said last spring the Pacers should draft Roy Hibbert and spent the season saying he should be starting over Jeff Foster.

Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon said he is "thrilled" with the team's direction, "absolutely" wants president Larry Bird to remain in control and will meet with him about a contract extension "anytime, anywhere." Coach Jim O'Brien might have to wait, however.

The Indiana Pacers avoided the "what-if" scenarios all season. They missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season and need a victory tonight in their finale against Milwaukee to match last season's record of 36-46. But they haven't pointed fingers or blamed their playoff absence on any particular aspect, other than team defense.

The reserve point guard has a player option on the final year of his contract this offseason.

You have questions about the Indiana Pacers' direction this offseason. We have answers.

The Indiana Pacers have endured their share of problems in a season that likely will end a week from today.