Despite their mediocre start to the 2024-25 season, the Indiana Pacers have since progressed to a team "worthy" of an ESPN mention. At 25-20, the Pacers are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, which is one slot better than their previous regular-season campaign. An NBA insider made a bold claim about the Pacers on an ESPN podcast.

Paul George’s return to Indiana with the Philadelphia ... Picks George's departure from the Pacers in 2017, when he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, was anything but smooth.

Heading into a matchup between the NBA's top teams, the Cavs and Thunder are both dealing with injuries to key players.

The Thunder own the NBA’s best record against the spread (ATS) at 27-9-3. A cover percentage of .750 is absurdly high. By comparison, the single-season top mark over the past decade is the Memphis Grizzlies at .628 in the 2021-22 season.

The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and west-leading Oklahoma City Thunder clash once again in primetime. Find out how to watch for free.

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Paul George had a standout seven-year career with the Indiana Pacers before moving on to other NBA franchises. Now, as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, he’s speaking out about the lack of recognition he’s received from his former team since his departure.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will be expected to keep faith in the same starting XI for Saturday's Premier League battle with Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.