James Johnson: When the Bucks scrum with Tyrese Haliburton happened, I called Tyrese right away, I was upset
The Pacers signed James Johnson officially the day after that moment in Milwaukee, but that was just a coincidence. They had been communicating for weeks about a reunion. But Johnson didn’t like what happened with the Pacers after their game against the Bucks last week. “All those people, they don’t know what transpired before all that.” Johnson said when asked about the timing of being signed just after the fracas in Milwaukee. The agreement was already in the works. “When [the scrum with the Bucks] happened, I was upset. I called Tyrese [Haliburton] right away. I was upset. I didn’t like it. I thought it was cheap,” he said.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Tony East @TonyREast
The James Johnson deal had been in the works for weeks, but I asked him about the Pacers scrum in Milwaukee from right before he signed.
“When that happened, I was upset. I called Tyrese right away. I was upset. I didn’t like it. I thought it was cheap.” si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 11:25 AM
The James Johnson deal had been in the works for weeks, but I asked him about the Pacers scrum in Milwaukee from right before he signed.
“When that happened, I was upset. I called Tyrese right away. I was upset. I didn’t like it. I thought it was cheap.” si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 11:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers gave up 127 points in Indiana Monday, but held Tyrese Haliburton to a season-low 8 points on 3/12 FGs.
LAC either wants to stop your best player, or stop that players’ teammates. Last time they faced Mavericks, Luka/Kyrie had 56 points but rest of Mavs had only 32. – 10:53 AM
Clippers gave up 127 points in Indiana Monday, but held Tyrese Haliburton to a season-low 8 points on 3/12 FGs.
LAC either wants to stop your best player, or stop that players’ teammates. Last time they faced Mavericks, Luka/Kyrie had 56 points but rest of Mavs had only 32. – 10:53 AM
Tony East @TonyREast
A lunch in Miami. A need for his wisdom. Conversations about what went well and poorly last season. How James Johnson ended up back in Indiana: si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 11:24 PM
A lunch in Miami. A need for his wisdom. Conversations about what went well and poorly last season. How James Johnson ended up back in Indiana: si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 11:24 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Are we sure Scottie Barnes is an All-Star this year? He’s not a starter: Embiid, Giannis, and Tatum will get those spots.
Will he beat out (2 of whom will start in the backcourt):
Lillard
Maxey
Haliburton
Paolo
Brunson
Mitchell
Jimmy
Bam
Trae
Randle
Brown
Pascal – 10:17 AM
Are we sure Scottie Barnes is an All-Star this year? He’s not a starter: Embiid, Giannis, and Tatum will get those spots.
Will he beat out (2 of whom will start in the backcourt):
Lillard
Maxey
Haliburton
Paolo
Brunson
Mitchell
Jimmy
Bam
Trae
Randle
Brown
Pascal – 10:17 AM
Tony East @TonyREast
Clippers beat the Pacers 151-127. LA was 19/38 from deep and scored 60 points in the paint. The Pacers defense was, once again, crummy. They’ve lost four in a row and are 13-12.
Mathurin was fantastic with a career-high 34 points. Haliburton with 8 points and 11 assists. – 9:27 PM
Clippers beat the Pacers 151-127. LA was 19/38 from deep and scored 60 points in the paint. The Pacers defense was, once again, crummy. They’ve lost four in a row and are 13-12.
Mathurin was fantastic with a career-high 34 points. Haliburton with 8 points and 11 assists. – 9:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden is over 30 points for the first time as a Clipper.
Also — James Johnson is checking in lol – 9:10 PM
James Harden is over 30 points for the first time as a Clipper.
Also — James Johnson is checking in lol – 9:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Current Indiana lineup:
Haliburton/McConnell/Mathurun/Toppin/Nesmith – 8:38 PM
Current Indiana lineup:
Haliburton/McConnell/Mathurun/Toppin/Nesmith – 8:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here’s how the first 53 seconds of the second half have gone
– Zubac rebounds Haliburton miss
– Zubac and-one from Harden that included a goal tend
– Zubac blocks Bruce Bruce
– Zubac rebounds Jackson 2nd chance opportunity
– PG 3 from Harden
Rick Carlisle timeout, Clips up 17 – 8:28 PM
Here’s how the first 53 seconds of the second half have gone
– Zubac rebounds Haliburton miss
– Zubac and-one from Harden that included a goal tend
– Zubac blocks Bruce Bruce
– Zubac rebounds Jackson 2nd chance opportunity
– PG 3 from Harden
Rick Carlisle timeout, Clips up 17 – 8:28 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Clippers with a 77-point 1H and a 11-point halftime lead. PG scored 18 and Kawhi has 17.
Haliburton doesn’t look completely himself. 2pts, 3TOs and 1 for 5 shooting, the fewest attempts among the starters.
Both teams shooting >57%. Pacers with 20a on 26FGs. Jackson has 15pts. – 8:10 PM
Clippers with a 77-point 1H and a 11-point halftime lead. PG scored 18 and Kawhi has 17.
Haliburton doesn’t look completely himself. 2pts, 3TOs and 1 for 5 shooting, the fewest attempts among the starters.
Both teams shooting >57%. Pacers with 20a on 26FGs. Jackson has 15pts. – 8:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers went on a 6-0 run and lead 14-11 in Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton already has two turnovers, the latest being a Paul George steal that ultimately led to a fast break layup.
Yes, PG is getting booed on every touch – 7:20 PM
Clippers went on a 6-0 run and lead 14-11 in Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton already has two turnovers, the latest being a Paul George steal that ultimately led to a fast break layup.
Yes, PG is getting booed on every touch – 7:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers starters v Clippers: Haliburton, Brown, Hield, Toppin, Jackson.
It’s going to be a challenge — their 7th game in 12 days. And first game back at home.
Kawhi, PG and Harden good to go for LAC. – 6:38 PM
Pacers starters v Clippers: Haliburton, Brown, Hield, Toppin, Jackson.
It’s going to be a challenge — their 7th game in 12 days. And first game back at home.
Kawhi, PG and Harden good to go for LAC. – 6:38 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 12/18
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
IND
Buddy Hield
Obi Toppin
Isaiah Jackson
Bruce Brown
Tyrese Haliburton – 6:35 PM
STARTERS 12/18
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
IND
Buddy Hield
Obi Toppin
Isaiah Jackson
Bruce Brown
Tyrese Haliburton – 6:35 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers starters v Clippers: Haliburton, Brown, Mathurin, Toppin, Jackson.
It’s going to be a challenge — their 7th game in 12 days. And first game back at home.
Kawhi, PG and Harden good to go for LAC. – 6:34 PM
Pacers starters v Clippers: Haliburton, Brown, Mathurin, Toppin, Jackson.
It’s going to be a challenge — their 7th game in 12 days. And first game back at home.
Kawhi, PG and Harden good to go for LAC. – 6:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers starting the usual
Pacers starting Haliburton, Brown, Hield, Toppin, Jackson – 6:34 PM
Clippers starting the usual
Pacers starting Haliburton, Brown, Hield, Toppin, Jackson – 6:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Greetings from Indiana
Tyrese Haliburton is playing tonight on a questionable tag )missed Saturday due to knee bruise)
Myles Turner (hamstring) downgraded to out
First to 130 wins for Clippers at Pacers – 5:42 PM
Greetings from Indiana
Tyrese Haliburton is playing tonight on a questionable tag )missed Saturday due to knee bruise)
Myles Turner (hamstring) downgraded to out
First to 130 wins for Clippers at Pacers – 5:42 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
Dec. 18 RPR MVP
1. Nikola Jokić: 18.437
2. Joel Embiid: 17.975
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.318
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.39
5. Luka Dončić: 15.263
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.459
7. Tyrese Maxey: 13.445
8. Kevin Durant: 13.185
9. Anthony Davis: 13.18
10. Jayson Tatum: 13.177 pic.twitter.com/jHeKdMT6h0 – 9:53 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton (left knee bruise) is questionable for Monday vs Clippers, who’ve won their last 7 games. He missed Saturday’s game in Minnesota.
Nembhard and Smith have already been ruled out. – 6:38 PM
Tyrese Haliburton (left knee bruise) is questionable for Monday vs Clippers, who’ve won their last 7 games. He missed Saturday’s game in Minnesota.
Nembhard and Smith have already been ruled out. – 6:38 PM
More on this storyline
When the Pacers visited the Heat for two games in late November and early December, they checked in with the Miami-based James Johnson. They wanted to see what the veteran had been up to and how he’s been doing. It was a lunch meeting, and Johnson shared that it was nice to see head coach Rick Carlsile, assistant coach Lloyd Pierce, and president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard. They discussed things from last season that went well and poorly for the Pacers. “It was just an honest conversation,” Johnson told AllPacers. In the end, it was determined that bringing the 15-year pro back made sense for the blue and gold. He’s now back with the franchise. -via Sports Illustrated / December 20, 2023
Dustin Duporak: Rick Carlisle said the Pacers met with James Johnson during the road trip to Miami, so this has been in the works since then. He said Johnson’s in great shape. -via Twitter @DustinDopirak / December 15, 2023
Law Murray: Spoke with Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue about Indiana’s offense and what makes Tyrese Haliburton special after their shared @usabasketball experience pic.twitter.com/TMZk10bkby -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / December 18, 2023
Tony East: Tyrese Haliburton will play tonight against the Clippers. Myles Turner will not. -via Twitter @TonyREast / December 18, 2023
Tony East: Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for the Pacers tomorrow against the Clippers with his left knee bruise. Nembhard and Smith still out. -via Twitter @TonyREast / December 17, 2023