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Indianapolis Star
12 hours ago
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- Indianapolis Star
Rick Carlisle gives Jarace Walker injury update. Will we see him in NBA Finals vs. Thunder?
INDIANAPOLIS – Pacers second-year forward Jarace Walker will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sprained right ankle, coach Rick Carlisle said Monday morning in his weekly radio interview with James Boyd and Kevin Bowen on 107.5 FM The Fan. Carlisle said Walker will be out for "a while" but the spread-out nature of the NBA Finals would give him time for treatment and possibly heal. However, he said Walker was still on crutches Sunday and the ankle had swollen significantly, and Walker would be listed as "out" on the injury report for the first two games. He turned the ankle severely early in the fourth quarter of the Pacers' Game 6 win over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals when he was trying to defend a drive, leaped to block a shot and landed on side of his right foot. He struggled to get up and had to crawl off the floor after a change of possessions. He was on crutches for the conference championship ceremony. NBA Finals: Celebrate Pacers' amazing season with our commemorative book Carlisle said he wouldn't release the grade of the sprain but did not at any point suggest Walker's ankle sustained a fracture. Walker, the No. 8 pick in the 2023 draft out of Houston, was in and out of the Pacers' second unit this season, but the Pacers have been playing up to 11 men in playoff games to try to create a "wear-down effect" with full-court pressure defense, fast-breaking offense and fresh legs. The 6-8, 240-pounder averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in the regular season, appearing in 75 games after playing just 33 as a rookie. He appeared in 12 of the Pacers' 16 playoff games in the first three rounds, averaging 3.0 points per game in 9.8 minutes per game. (*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC)
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
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- Indianapolis Star
Pacers Insiders break down Game 6 win to New York Knicks in Indianapolis
IndyStar's Dustin Dopirak and Kyle Neddenriep break down the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 win to the New York Knicks.
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Where each Knicks player stands heading into an offseason full of questions
A look at the Knicks roster heading into the offseason: Jalen Brunson Stats: 26.0 PPG, 7.3 APG, 2.9 RPG Advertisement Contract status: 2025-26: $34.9M; 2026-27: $37.7M; 2027-28: $40.5M; 2028-29: Player option for $43.3M. Skinny: Brunson has become an elite NBA guard, named the league's Clutch Player of the Year. The captain led the Knicks to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years, averaging 29.4 points and seven assists in the playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns Stats: 24.4 PPG, 12.8 RPG, 3.1 APG Contract Status: 2025-26: $53.1M; 2026-27: $57M; 2027-28: Player option for $61M. Advertisement Skinny: Overall, his first season as a Knick was strong. Towns was an All-Star and an All-NBA third-team selection, adding a new offensive dimension to the team. The postseason showcased his defensive flaws, particularly against the ball-moving, up-tempo Pacers. 6 Karl-Anthony Towns dribbles during the Knicks' Game 6 loss to the Pacers on May 31. Charles Wenzelberg OG Anunoby Stats: 18.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.2 APG Advertisement Contract Status: 2025-26: $39.5M; 2026-27: $42.5M; 2027-28: $45.4M; 2028-29: Player option for $48.3M 6 OG Anunoby attempts a shot during the Knicks' Game 6 loss to the Pacers on May 31. Charles Wenzelberg Skinny: His defense on Pistons star Cade Cunningham was key in the first-round series victory, and he played a major role in ousting the defending champion Celtics in the second round. The two-way wing also notched a personal best in scoring during the regular season, although his shooting dipped in the playoffs. Mikal Bridges Stats: 17.6 PPG, 3.7 APG, 3.2 RPG Advertisement Contract status: 2025-26: $24.9M. 6 Mikal Bridges delivered with his defense during the Knicks' series against the Celtics. Charles Wenzelberg Skinny: His postseason was similar to his first regular season with the Knicks: Uneven. There were bright spots — like the two clutch stops in the first two games against the Celtics in the second round — but also too many instances when he didn't make enough of an impact. Josh Hart Stats: 13.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 5.9 APG Contract Status: 2025-26: $19.4M; 2026-27: $20.9M; 2027-28: Team option for $22.3M. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Skinny: A shaky series against the Pacers shouldn't diminish his year. The gutty Hart set career highs in rebounds, assists, steals and minutes, and was instrumental in the series upset of the Celtics, averaging 14.5 rebounds, 8.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Miles McBride Stats: 9.5 PPG, 2.9 APG, 2.5 RPG Advertisement Contract status: 2025-26: $4.3M; 2026-27: $3.9M Skinny: He found his shot in the playoffs and led the Knicks in NET rating at plus-4.3. Owed just over $8M the next two years, McBride is a bargain. Mitchell Robinson Stats: 5.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.1 BPG Advertisement Contract status: 2025-26: $12.9M Skinny: A difference-maker in the playoffs after appearing in only 17 regular-season games following ankle surgery, Robinson was a key piece in the postseason. His 17.2 playoff offensive rebounding percentage was tops among players in the league who saw rotation minutes. Cam Payne Stats: 6.9 PPG, 2.8 APG, 1.4 RPG Contract status: Unrestricted free agent Advertisement 6 Cam Payne eventually lost his spot in the rotation during the Knicks' series against the Pacers. Charles Wenzelberg Skinny: The veteran guard was a playoff disappointment other than his impactful opener against the Pistons. He eventually lost his spot in the rotation to Delon Wright in the Pacers series, and was mostly underwhelming during the regular season. Landry Shamet Stats: 5.7 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.5 APG Contract status: Unrestricted free agent Advertisement Skinny: Benched for most of the postseason, Shamet made an impact when given a chance against the Pacers. Was a capable bench piece during the regular season. Delon Wright Stats: 4.3 PPG, 2.1 APG, 1.4 RPG Contract status: Unrestricted free agent 6 Delon Wright capitalized on his Knicks chance after earning a rotation spot late in the postseason. Charles Wenzelberg Skinny: Picked up in the Jericho Sims trade in February, Wright was a nonfactor until the Pacers series, when he was given a chance to contribute. He answered the call, giving the Knicks quality minutes behind Brunson. Precious Achiuwa Stats: 6.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.0 APG Contract status: Unrestricted free agent 6 Precious Achiuwa defends during Game 3 of the Knicks' series against the Celtics on May 10. Charles Wenzelberg Skinny: Well-liked and versatile reserve who had a role during large parts of the 51-win regular season, but fell out of the rotation in the playoffs. Could look elsewhere for a bigger opportunity. Tyler Kolek Stats: 2.0 PPG, 1.7 APG, 0.7 RPG Contract status: 2025-26: $2.1M; 2026-27: 2.2M; 2027-28: Team option for $2.4M Skinny: Second-round pick out of Marquette mostly watched and learned as a rookie. Uncertain if the Knicks believe he's ready to serve as Brunson's backup next season. Kevin McCullar Jr. Contract status: Restricted free agent. Skinny: Didn't make his G-League debut until Jan. 31 due to knee surgery, and the second-round pick appeared in just four games with the Knicks. Ariel Hukporti Stats: 1.9 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.6 BPG Contract status: 2025-26: Team option for $1.9M. Skinny: The athletic big man has shown glimpses of potential when given a chance. Pacome Dadiet Contract status: 2025-26: $2.8M; 2026-27: Team option for $2.9M; 2027-28: Team option for $5.3M. Skinny: First-round pick from France put up quality numbers in the G-League (14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds) during a rookie season that didn't include much action with the Knicks. P.J. Tucker Stats: 3.0 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 0.3 BPG Contract status: 2025-26: Team option for $3.4M. Skinny: Teammates credited the 40-year-old Tucker, signed in March, for his leadership and knowledge he shared during the playoff run to the conference finals.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Reggie Miller ‘claiming' Charles Oakley for Pacers as Knicks great still at odds with MSG
If the Knicks don't want Charles Oakley, Reggie Miller is extending an invitation. Miller posted an old photo of himself and Oakley on his Instagram story Sunday, with the caption, 'Y'all don't want this man in your building, we claiming him!! Charles you always welcome in Da Fieldhouse!!' Oakley, who spent 10 of his 19 seasons in the NBA with the Knicks, was famously banned from Madison Square Garden in 2017 by owner James Dolan after an altercation with security guards, and hasn't been back since. 3 Reggie Miller posted a photo of him and Charles Oakley on his Instagram Story. Instagram/Reggie Miller He never played for Miller's Pacers, and it seems unlikely that he'll take the Hall of Famer up on his invite. Though he's suing Dolan and MSG, Oakley used the word 'we' when referring to the Knicks in a recent interview with The Post's Howie Kussoy. 'I see a lot of energy like when we played, especially the Villanova guys,' Oakley said on May 21, ahead of the start of the conference finals. 'OG [Anunoby], he's just a different animal. [Mikal] Bridges is smooth, and [Jalen] Brunson, he's not scared of the moment.' 3 Charles Oakley (r.) with his wife Angela (l.) Getty Images The Knicks extended something like an olive branch to Oakley a few days later, as The Post's Jared Schwartz reported the team would have Oakley back at The Garden if he dropped the lawsuit. His ban is no longer a factor — Oakley can buy a ticket and attend games already. But without the lawsuit, he would be invited back, given seats and shown on the jumbotron along with all the other Knicks legends who are regularly there. Oakley's case for assault and battery claims against Dolan and The Garden has twice been dismissed, but was reinstated by an appeals court in September. 3 Reggie Miller celebrates the Pacers' Game 6 win over the Knicks on May 31, 2025. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The 61-year-old Oakley was a fan favorite during his playing carer. 'That's up to two people, commissioner [Adam Silver] and the guy who owns the team [Dolan], but there's a lot of things you can't control in life,' Oakley told Kussoy. 'I played there for 10 years, the fans let me know [how they felt] when I played there, and I tried to show them love every time I could. Win or lose, I showed that I was willing to fight.'
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Caitlin Clark trolls Jalen Brunson during Pacers' playoff beatdown of Knicks
Caitlin Clark wasn't on the court Saturday night, but whipped out a notable celebration anyway. Clark was sitting courtside along with Fever teammates Lexi Hull and Aliyah Boston as the Pacers eliminated the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and whipped out Jalen Brunson's signature 3-point celebration after a Tyrese Haliburton three. Advertisement Clark is currently out with a quad issue, so she can't hit the celebration for herself. But she took the chance to celebrate the other team in town and troll the Knicks' point guard. Brunson has made a bit of a mystery out of the celebration in the past, saying after a 2023 playoff game, 'Don't worry about it,' when ESPN's Lisa Salters asked why he does it — though he did open up about it to The Post's Stefan Bondy last year. 4 Knicks guard Jalen Brunson celebrates hitting a 3-pointer during Game 4 against the Pacers on May 27, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement 4 Caitlin Clark performs Jalen Brunson's 3-point celebration during the Pacers' Game 6 win on May 31, 2025. X/IndianaFever We'll see whether Clark — who might well have been the best 3-point shooter in the building on Saturday — breaks it out with the Fever once she returns. In the meantime, she can do plenty of celebrating of the Pacers, who took a 125-108 win over New York to reach their first NBA Finals since 2000. They'll face the Thunder, with Game 1 set for Thursday night in Oklahoma City, with the chance to win their first-ever NBA title. Advertisement Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. The Knicks, who had reached the conference finals for the first time since 2000, will rue this series all summer. They blew a 10-point lead in the final minute of Game 1 and saw their best two players — Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns — largely fail to access their highest level across six games. 4 Fever players Caitlin Clark (r.), Lexie Hull (c.) and Aliyah Boston (l.) attend the Pacers' Game 6 win over the Knicks on May 31, 2025. Getty Images Advertisement 4 Caitlin Clark (r.) applauds during the Pacers' Game 6 win over the Knicks on May 31, 2025. Getty Images With the season on the line Saturday, the Pacers pulled away in the third quarter with the Knicks struggling defensively all night and turning the ball over 17 times. The Pacers got a 31-point effort from Pascal Siakam, who narrowly beat out Haliburton for MVP of the series, with the Indiana point guard scoring 21
