JimSorgi

Agreed. And I don't know that this is a good return. They just picked him 3rd overall LAST YEAR. Theyre going to trade a #3 pick for a pick likely in the 20s because the Colts are an 11 win team and playing in a weak conference. And they got that #3 pick by trading their 1st(#4 overall), 4th, 5th, and 7th round pick. There are some obvious concerns about Richardson, but the potential is there. Exciting trade.

Vogel made a bad decision, but that doesn't mean he's a bad coach.

They'd be the 6th seed in the West. Part of that was the fact that Granger was shut down the day the season started, and the Pacers started off really badly because of it. Since Paul George made the leap in early December they've been really good. And then of course adding a close to All Star level player on top of that should help them quite a bit. I do agree that I would give them very low odds for the title because they are both less talented and match up poorly with the Spurs/OKC. They have a solid shot of getting out of the East though. The only team that is more talented then them in the East is Miami. The Pacers probably have the best shot of anybody in the East of knocking off Miami because they match up so well with them. They dominate them on the boards, have three wing defenders to chase LeBron/Wade, and the Heat don't have anybody to match up with West. Obviously still underdogs because of the LeBron factor, but that will be quite a series if it happens. There's a couple teams in the East that match up well with the Pacers that could knock them off before that series ever would take place though. Pretty much. Paul George, Lance Stephenson, and David West are all much better players than they were last year. The Pacers just really need a shooter, and I'm hopeful Granger can fill that role.

I'm getting really excited about this Pacers team. They're title contenders with a healthy Granger.

Are grades out yet? Just came out yesterday.

I don't know a whole lot about him, but seems like a really good pick. He has a pretty good NBA build already, and also really long with a 6-11 wingspan. Was a SR, and he improved his shooting every year. Looks to be a pretty good scorer and a damn good rebounder at the SG spot (over 6 per game last 2 years). I like his game. Sounds pretty good. Thanks. I'm trying to talk myself into liking the Plumlee pick, but it's tough.

Anyone know anything about Orlando Johnson? Seems like a decent pick from what I've quickly read, and the Pacers only gave up cash to get him.

It would be pretty amazing if they could get Williams or Nash. I'd settle for stealing Eric Bledsoe from the Clippers.

I love how the announcers responded to Pittman's vicious attack as "protecting Lebron." Apparently Lebron needs protection from Lance Stephenson's bullying. Man, the Heat look really pathetic right now.

It'll kill Ryne Ween, but he has to be suspended game 6.

Seven.

Doesn't seem likely at all that he'd return. If he does, he'd probably re-injure himself quickly.

Yes. Wade is such a tool.

I'm really happy with the Colts draft. Obviously they got the best quarterback and the top two tight ends, but I also loved the Hilton and Chapman picks. They're finally going to have a great kick returner and a monster on the defensive line. Still surprised Chapman fell that far.

And Reid Brignac! Whoa, let's not go overboard here.