Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers

Ep. 89: Cody Parrent on Year 1 of Pacers Gaming

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the first season of the NBA 2K League is complete, it’s a good time to take a look back at the year for Pacers Gaming. They went 5-9 and fi...

Ep. 88: New Job Alert

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Pacers Podcast! On this podcast, I’ll discuss my new job. Yeah … you read that correctly. You may know about it by now —...

Ep. 87: Coach David Grace on the Indiana Bruins

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You might as well refer to the Pacers as the Indiana Bruins. Especially so in future years when former Bruins players Aaron Holiday, T.J. Leaf, and Ik...

Ep. 86: Joe Young is headed to China

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Young, the Pacers’ second-round pick in 2015, has found a new team. The 26-year-old guard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nanjing Tongxi...

Ep. 85: Damjan Rudež on Croatia reaching the World Cup Final

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What was the feeling in Croatia when they played in the FIFA World Cup Final over the weekend? I had to find out. On this episode of the Pacers Podca...

Ryan Carr on the Pacers’ draft prep, pick 23, and valuing fit

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Final preparations are underway at the St. Vincent Center in downtown Indianapolis as a dozen or so in player evaluation push to gather additional int...

Ep. 83: IMS President Doug Boles

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo will drive the 2019 Chevrolet pace car to start Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. He’s the first active Indianapolis athle...

Ep. 82: Dave McMenamin previews Pacers-Cavaliers

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dave McMenamin is on the Cleveland Cavaliers beat, covering all things LeBron James and the Cavs for ESPN. The Pacers’ first-round series begins in ...

Ep. 81: Anthony Slater on The Athletic, covering the Warriors

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When there is something going on with the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Slater is one of the best sources for information and context. He’s in his ...

Ep. 80: Chris Denari

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers are 46-31, a season-best 15 games over .500 with five to play. They’re flirting with their second 50-win season since 2004 and have spent...

Ep. 79: Mark Montieth after the Pacers clinched a playoff spot

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers secured a playoff spot Sunday in Game 74 of the season. They beat the Miami Heat 113-107 getting contributions across the roster. It was a ...

Ep. 78: Get to know Trevor Booker

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Seeking depth at power forward, the Pacers added veteran free agent Trevor Booker to their roster officially on March 3. After the Pacers concluded a ...

Ep. 77: David Benner, Director of Media Relations

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Benner is in his 24th season as the Director of Media Relations for the Indiana Pacers. He’s the primary contact between the media and the tea...

Ep. 76: Slick Leonard

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It will be eight weeks on Friday, March 2 since Slick Leonard, alone in his church’s parking lot, slipped on ice when unloading boxes to recycle. He...

Ep. 75: Pacers game emcee Kurt Streblow

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Streblow is in his fifth season as an emcee for Pacers home games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. This past week, he was invited to emcee several eve...

Kevin Pritchard on the trade deadline, state of the Pacers, and future flexibility

11 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard spoke with the media for more than 25 minutes Sunday afternoon before they hosted the New Yo...

Ep. 74: Edmond Sumner

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Edmond Sumner’s rookie season has been anything but typical for a first-year player in professional basketball. He suffered a torn ACL last year whi...

Victor Oladipo reacts to being named an NBA All-Star

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Victor Oladipo’s phone buzzed Tuesday. It was Pacers President Kevin Pritchard, the executive who orchestrated the move that brought Oladipo and Dom...

Ep. 73: Damien Wilkins

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Wilkins was released by the Pacers one week ago, just before his contract became guaranteed for the rest of the season. What he did, earning a ...

Damien Wilkins proud of his time and impact with the Pacers

07 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Damien Wilkins knew his fate by 2:00 pm on Saturday, five hours before the Pacers faced the Chicago Bulls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. What he didn’t...

Ep. 72: Jason Lloyd

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Lloyd is one of three beat reporters covering the Cleveland Cavaliers each day. Wherever they are, he is there as well writing the story of the ...

Rick Fuson proud that Indy will host the NBA All-Star Game once again — in 2021

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting a second NBA All-Star game has been years in the making for city and Indiana Pacers officials alike. They’ve sent many representatives to th...

Paul George discusses his return to Indianapolis

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paul George is back in Indianapolis and tonight will sit on the opposing bench for the first time. The Pacers (16-11), winners of four in a row, host ...

Ep. 70: Scot Pollard

02 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Scot Pollard played in the NBA for five teams over 11 seasons, spanning 1997 through 2008. In his final season, he won a NBA championship with the Bos...

Ep. 69: Kelli Towles, Pacers’ Director of Community Relations

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kelli Towles is in her 24th year with the Indiana Pacers heading up the community relations department. She is in charge of community outreach, and in...

Ep. 68: Mark Montieth Part II – on his latest book

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is part II of my conversation with Mark Montieth, who has covered the Indiana Pacers for several decades. [Part I – On the Pacers’ encouragin...

Ep. 67: Mark Montieth discusses the Pacers’ start

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers are off to a 5-3 start, winners in three consecutive games. They posted wins over San Antonio and Cleveland this week, and newcomer Victor ...

Ep. 66: ESPN’s Royce Young on Paul George in OKC

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Reunion week continues for the Pacers. On the second night of back-to-back – after handling the Minnesota Timberwolves (with Jeff Teague and Aaron B...

Ep. 65: Max Leinwand, Producer of Pacers games on FSI

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Max Leinwand is entering his third season as the producer of Pacers telecasts on FOX Sports Indiana. For the second time in three years, they will air...

Ep. 64: Mad Ants GM Brian Levy, coach Steve Gansey

05 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Mad Ants of the NBA’s G League begin their third year under the operation of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Owner Herb Simo...

Ep. 63: Michael Grady

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Grady is leaving Indianapolis for the Big Apple. The Warren Central High School product will be the Brooklyn Nets courtside reporter for the Y...

Nate McMillan looks ahead to the season

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nate McMillan looks at ease, comfortable in his role and with this team. He’s been with the Pacers since 2013 and has coached more than 1,000 games....

Ep. 62: 2002 first-round pick Fred Jones

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fred Jones has mostly remained in Indianapolis since his playing days. He was drafted 14th overall by the Pacers out of the University of Oregon in 20...

Ep. 61: Ralph Reiff on the St. Vincent Center

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Indiana Pacers’ new $50 million practice facility, the St. Vincent Center, officially opens for business on Monday, August 28. The organization ...

Ep. 60: Exit Interview with Nate Taylor

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After two years in Indianapolis and on the Pacers beat for the Indianapolis Star, Nate Taylor is moving away. That’s because he’s able to move ba...

Ep. 59: Recapping a busy offseason

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers’ brand isn’t the only thing getting refreshed …the team’s roster is, too. Kevin Pritchard was promoted to General Manager and he ha...

Ep. 58: Jamelle McMillan

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jamelle McMillan is excelling as a coach in the NBA. It wasn’t his plan, but it worked out that way. Jamelle, 28, is the son of Pacers head coach Na...

Ep. 57: Georges Niang

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Georges Niang, the 50th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, still has a lot to show. His rookie season is behind him, though he didn’t get much of an opport...

Ep. 56: Mike Yam on T.J. Leaf and Ike Anigbogu

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers went with young talent with great potential in the 2017 NBA Draft. … That’s what a draft is all about, right? Potential. They used thei...

Kevin Pritchard on Paul George’s change of heart: ‘A total gut-punch’

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard spoke with reporters after the 2017 NBA Draft late Thursday, into Friday morning. The Pacers...

First reaction: Pacers coach Nate McMillan on T.J. Leaf

23 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At No. 18, the Pacers drafted T.J. Leaf out of UCLA. He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel while his father played professionally basketball. Leaf, who pla...

Ep. 55: Brian Windhorst

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Windhorst is one of the best NBA reporters. He first started in the business with the Akron Beacon Journal, and as a young reporter he was assi...

Ep. 54: Sage Steele

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You see Sage Steele all the time on ESPN … on NBA coverage, on SportsCenter, on SportsCenter On the Road. She’s a self-proclaimed military brat, ...

C.J. Miles elects to enter free agency

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

C.J. Miles will decline his player option and is set to become a free agent on July 1, the Pacers’ versatile forward confirmed to VigilantSports.c...

Ep. 52: Ryan Vaughn on Indy’s 2021 All-Star Game Bid

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Indy officially put in a bid for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game last week. On Monday, April 24 — deadline day for 2020 and 2021 bids to be sent in —...

Kevin Pritchard on taking over as Pacers President and his philosophy

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Pritchard was officially promoted to President of Basketball Operations of the Indiana Pacers Monday. The move was made after Larry Bird decid...

Larry Bird announces his decision to step down as Pacers President

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Bird officially stepped down on Monday as the Pacers’ President of Basketball Operations, a title he has held since 2003. “I felt it was tim...

Ep. 51: Pacers front office shake-up — Larry Bird steps down

29 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As many may have been looking ahead to the weekend or talking about the first night of the 2017 NFL Draft, news broke at 12:29 pm ET that Larry Bird...

Nate McMillan’s season wrap-up press conference

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Four days after the Pacers’ season came to an end, Sunday afternoon in a Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, head coach Nate McMillan spoke wi...

Ep. 50: Tamika Catchings, newest member of the PS&E front office

23 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So much for retirement, right? For Tamika Catchings, she only has one speed: GO! Since playing in the final game of her professional basketball care...

Ep. 49: Breakdown of Pacers-Cavs with Jason Smeathers

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers trail the Cleveland 3-0 in their best-of-seven first-round series, but it’s been close. C.J. Miles potential game-winning jumper just mi...

Ep. 48: Jermaine O’Neal

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“My love for this city and this organization has not wavered.” That’s Jermaine O’Neal, the former Pacer who was back in Indianapolis Sunday to...

Ep. 47: Ian Mahinmi

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After four seasons with the Pacers, center Ian Mahinmi moved on to the Washington Wizards last July. He signed a four-year, $64 million deal that pay...

Ep. 46: Solomon Hill

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Solomon Hill was always a likable guy, going back from his first conference call after being taken at 23rd by the Pacers in the 2013 NBA Draft. He...

Ep. 45: Eddie White on the Pacers’ experience in London

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie White has traveled across the world and worked for multiple professional sports teams. He’s currently the Director of Corporate Communicatio...

Ep. 44: Katie Douglas

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Douglas is a homegrown talent, playing basketball at all levels right here in her home state of Indiana. First at Perry Meridian High School. T...

Ep. 43: Glenn Robinson III on Brody Stephens

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brody Stephens, diagnosed in 2010 with acute myeloid leukemia, is a fighter. The New Palestine native is just eight years old but he’s had to batt...

Ep. 42: Aaron Eamer

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Eamer was in his Las Vegas hotel tuned to a random NBA game in 2004. Eamer, a native of Bristol, England, was just visiting but he loved the ga...

Ep. 41: Brooke Olzendam

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Olzendam previously was the sideline reporter and host for Pacers games airing on FOX Sports Indiana. Her final season in Indianapolis was wit...

Ep. 40: Jason Smeathers

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Smeathers is a basketball trainer with Rob Blackwell over at St. Vincent Sports Performance. They train professionals (both NBA and overseas guy...

Ep. 39: Clark Kellogg

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Clark Kellogg, though a Cleveland native, spent much of his adulthood working in Indianapolis. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers out of Ohio Stat...

Ep. 38: Senior VP Todd Taylor on 50th season celebration and new amenities

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With the Indiana Pacers’ 2016-17 season tipping off this week — at home, Oct. 26 against Dallas — it’s a good time to catch up with Todd Tay...

Ep. 37: Pacers Preseason Talk

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I cover everything that has gone on at training camp. Head coach Nate McMillan is running his first tra...

Five minutes with Nate McMillan

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The job title changed for Nate McMillan on May 16th when Pacers President Larry Bird officially announced that McMillan would be the 15th head coac...

Larry Bird on the Pacers’ upcoming season, and integrating many new faces

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Bird, the Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations, is like most of us and is looking forward to another NBA season. The Pacers finis...

Ep. 36: Josh Corbeil, Head Athletic Trainer

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When a Pacers player is dealing with discomfort or an injury, Josh Corbeil is who they contact. At practice or in a game, at home or in the middle ...

Ep. 35: George Hill

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

VigilantSports.com caught up with George Hill Thursday night, his final evening in Indianapolis. The point guard, who was traded to the Jazz in June, ...

Ep. 34: Advance Scout Jimmy Powell

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

He knows the X’s and O’s of all 30 NBA teams, is on the road over 200 days a year, and his work each season begins when the schedule is released, ...

Ep. 33: Yogi Ferrell

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yogi Ferrell is ready to begin the next phase of his life, as a professional. After four seasons in Bloomington, the Park Tudor and Indiana University...

Ep. 32: Jalen Rose

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

CHICAGO, Ill. — Jalen Rose and two dozen students from the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy were in Chicago late last week for an experience of a lif...

Ep. 31: Carlos Knox

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The annual Knox Indy Pro Am is set for another season of games, running Tuesday, July 26 through Sunday, August 7. The Indianapolis-based Pro Am typi...

Ep. 30: Glenn Robinson III

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ORLANDO, Fla. — After the Pacers played two Summer League games, they had the Fourth of July to themselves. Before relaxing and hanging out with fri...

AUDIO: Jeff Teague officially a member of the Pacers

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Indiana’s own Jeff Teague returned home, officially introduced as a member of his hometown team Monday afternoon. A 2007 graduate of Pike High Sc...

AUDIO: Thad Young, Al Jefferson, Jeremy Evans introduced as Pacers

09 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Three new Pacers sat at the table on the dais Friday afternoon, their first day in an official capacity with their new team. The Pacers acquired Tha...

AUDIO: Larry Bird & Nate McMillan on their offseason, free-agent signings

09 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pacers President Larry Bird and head coach Nate McMillan spoke with reporters Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. During the 23-minute press conference...

Ep. 29: Rick Bonnell on Al Jefferson

03 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ORLANDO, Fla. — So far in free agency, the Pacers have agreed to terms with one player, veteran big man Al Jefferson. He cannot make it official by...

Paul George on being an Olympian: ‘This is a dream of mine’

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a media blitz earlier in the week with USA Basketball as the 12-man roster was announced, Paul George was back in Indianapolis. The three-ti...

Georges Niang arrives in Indy

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Georges Niang arrived in Indianapolis on Tuesday, eager to join the Pacers. Before taking part in practice No. 1 with the Summer League team, Niang, ...

Ep. 28: Iowa State coach Steve Prohm

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With the 50th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Pacers selected forward Georges Niang from Iowa State University. He’s a four-year player with a coa...

Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard after the 2016 NBA Draft

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers traded away their first pick for Thad Young, and then later Thursday used their only selection in the 2016 NBA Draft to take forward Georg...

Ep. 27: Tambra Brenner

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When I first started this podcast last fall, covering all things Pacers, Tambra Brenner was one of several individuals — beyond the coaches and pl...

Ep. 26: Nate McMillan

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been exactly one month since Nate McMillan was promoted to Pacers head coach by President Larry Bird. And he has certainly stayed busy. On this...

Ep. 25: Tom Pritchard

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I’m joined by a familiar name in Central Indiana Sports: Tom Pritchard. Pritchard pl...

Ep. 24: Pete Philo on NBA scouting and Pro Scout School

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Less than one month out from the 2016 NBA Draft, there’s no better time to talk with a longtime NBA scout about the job, sacrifices required, and...

Ep. 23: Chris Denari

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We have a lot to get to on this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast. The Pacers’ season is over and President Larry Bird made a ...

Nate McMillan introduced as Pacers head coach

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nate McMillan, on Frank Vogel’s staff for the last three seasons as associate head coach, was introduced as the Indiana Pacers’ 15th head coach i...

Ep. 22: Jeff Morton, Paul Coro on 3 potential Pacers coaches

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers — more specifically, Larry Bird — are in search of the 15th coach in franchise history. The coaching search is five-plus days in and th...

Ep. 21: Vogel out as coach, Bob Kravitz joins to discuss

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacers 2015-16 season is complete after a first-round exit to the Toronto Raptors in Game 7. A few days later, Pacers President Larry Bird decided...

Ep. 20: Mike Mazzeo

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There’s plenty to talk about now five games into the Pacers’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors. On this week’s episode of t...

Ep. 19: Luis Scola, John Schuhmann

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, Scott Agness covers the Pacers’ first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. As...

Ep. 18: Pacers-Raptors Preview with Michael Grange

16 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Indiana Pacers’ first-round playoff series, Michael Grange of Rogers SportsNet joins Scott Agness on the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast...

Ep. 17: Matt Dollinger

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, Matt Dollinger of SI.com joins to discuss the push to the playoffs, the Pacers’ season, and big sto...

Ep. 16: C.J. Miles, Rick Mahorn

24 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I go one-on-one with the best interview in the Pacers locker room, C.J. Miles … and ...

Ep. 15: Rick Fuson, Tamika Catchings

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I’m joined by two special guests: Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Rick Fuson and Fever s...

Ep. 14: Scot Pollard on his ‘Survivor’ experience

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Scot Pollard played in the NBA for 11 seasons, including three for the Pacers, and he won an NBA Championship in his final season, 2008, while with t...

Ep. 13: NBA Trade Deadline, Pacers VP Peter Dinwiddie, Bobby Marks

20 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

NBA executives were busy this week in the final days leading up the Trade Deadline at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Most teams remained out of it, inc...

Ep. 12: Michael Husain

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN will air a 30 for 30 short on the “Save the Pacers” telethon held in 1977. They were out millions of dollars and needed money from folks ...

Ep. 11: Bill York

06 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bill York is a staple around Indianapolis sports teams. When there’s a home game, Bill York is sure to be there working. He began working the sta...

Ep. 10: Nate Taylor

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Taylor is a fresh voice now covering the Indiana Pacers. His first day with the Indianapolis Star was in September at Pacers training camp. Ta...

Ep. 9: Mark Montieth

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Montieth, who has covered the Pacers for decades — first for the Indianapoli...