Tony East
@tonyreast.bsky.social
Indiana Pacers + NBA and Indiana Fever + WNBA beat writer. Now: Forbes Sports, The IX, and independently for Circle City Spin. Past: SB Nation, On SI, B/R, and more. Host Locked On Pacers and Locked On NBA. https://www.circlecityspin.com/
Today, answering your questions on Pacers topics galore. Who should be backup 5? Could they trade for one? Plus, opinions on the front office, a bad season, and more. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB8l...
The W is up to 366 games lost due to knee injuries this season. Since the start of the 2023 season, 1284 of 3318 games lost have been because of knee injuries. No other body part has caused 500 cumulative games lost. And these numbers are very likely underestimates because of insufficient reporting.
Tony East@tonyreast.bsky.social · yesterdayJust in from the Fever: Damiris Dantas has a torn meniscus in her left knee. She underwent knee surgery yesterday and will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.
Today, back and talking about what the Pacers have set up for themselves in 2027. Expensive... and yet not that many players. Some decisions certainly coming. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWRs...
Just in from the Fever: Damiris Dantas has a torn meniscus in her left knee. She underwent knee surgery yesterday and will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.
Today, a look at the remaining moves for the Pacers this offseason. A resolution for Braden Smith is the big one, but other moves are possible. Plus, the pinstripes and DAZN. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYsi...
this week's BASKETBALL FEELINGS is about the generosity of space the tempo have created, sophie cunningham's anti-trans supporters using gender panic as a trojan horse, and knowing when to eye-roll hate or shout it down
Having fun, losing
The generosity of space created by the Tempo, Sophie Cunningham's anti-trans fans joyriding the W's momentum, and knowing when to eye-roll hate or shout it down.
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Very loud when Sophie Cunningham checks in. To me it sounded like an even mix of cheers and boos. Good amount of mini 🏳️⚧️ flags being waved.
Before tonight's game against the Portland Fire, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke for the first time about anti-trans protests being held in her name. @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social has the details on what Cunningham said. www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...
Sophie Cunningham, Alex Sarama speak on transgender inclusion | The IX Basketball
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama offered opposing ideas on including transgender women in sports.
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Portland Fire coach Alex Sarama on the transgender community and how they have been affected by recent comments made in the WNBA space
The intertwinement of Braden Smith, Ethan Thompson, and the Pacers open 15th roster spot: www.forbes.com/sites/tonyea...
Fever announced they’ve signed Ugonne “Michelle” Onyiah, a forward who most recently played for Charlotte in the newly-formed Upshot League, to a developmental contract.
What a shockingly depressing use of cap space by the Brooklyn Nets.
The summer of the one-year deal. What does it mean for the Pacers and their future planning? And how did the changing quality of teams impact their standing + draft picks? Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG-t...
Kobe Brown on his return to Pacers: "Something in my gut just told me I needed to come back to Indy. And I really wanted to be here. I loved it the last two months I was there." More: www.forbes.com/sites/tonyea...
Today, a closer look at the Pacers contract extension outlook after free agency. Sheppard and Walker are certainly losers. Are there ANY winners? Pacers in a holding pattern? Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxup...
Kobe Brown stopped and chatted with me for a few minutes one-on-one in Las Vegas. We discussed why he chose to re-sign with the Pacers, his new two-way deal, his summer approach, and more: www.forbes.com/sites/tonyea...
Today, going solo for professor mode. Grading all of the Pacers offseason moves (most I think are good, two stinkers), then re-grading 2025 for accountability. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=glBw...
Made @1kyletaylor.bsky.social talk to me again. We looked at the big moves in the East (Kawhi, Jaylen, LeBron, Giannis) and what they mean for the Pacers chances this year. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wins...
Aliyah Boston used to get upset at poor test scores. During her first WNBA training camp, she would cuss under her breath at mistakes, and those mistakes never re-appeared. How the timely perfectionist approaches greatness: www.theixsports.com/features/ali...
New feature: A young Aliyah Boston used to get frustrated when opponents she beat in basketball would still get rewarded with McDonald's. Her aunt's betting habits in Jeopardy annoy her still today. How a perfectionist, competitor, and star was formed: www.theixsports.com/features/ali...
The Indiana Fever's Aliyah Boston is one of the WNBA's best young stars. @tonyreast.bsky.social describes how her intense perfectionism has helped her get there. www.theixsports.com/features/ali...
Perfectionism is Aliyah Boston's key to being great | The IX Basketball
Aliyah Boston joined the Fever a perfectionist. The four-time All-Star spent years molding herself into one of the best players alive.
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Back with the mic and talking about LeBron joining the Pacers' conference and what the Pacers will think about it. Plus, notes on Jay Huff with Team USA, Kam Jones, Benn Mathurin, more. Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XJH...
Allow me to be the first to post that I have received an email from the Philadelphia 76ers announcing that they have signed forward LeBron James.
