Tony East is a reporter who covers professional basketball in Indiana, focusing on the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. Heโs covered an NBA Finals run, Caitlin Clark's rising popularity for the Fever, the NBA's new In-Season Tournament, and Collective Bargaining Agreement details for the Pacers. He has covered the Pacers as a reporter for Minute Media and TEGNA from 2017 through present day. East graduated from Indiana University. Follow East for continued coverage of the Pacers, Fever, Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Haliburton, and more.
What Do The Indiana Pacers Need To Consider In Their โGap Yearโ?
Many have labelled the upcoming season for the Indiana Pacers as a "gap year". What does that mean, and is it fair for the 2025 Eastern Conference Champions?
Bennedict Mathurin Will Be Pacers Starter. What Will It Mean For His Future?
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will be a day one starter this season. What will that mean for his long-term future and contracts with Indiana?
Pacers Guard T.J. McConnell Uses Chemistry To Break Norms. Can He Keep Doing It?
Indiana Pacers veteran point guard T.J. McConnell is unique in how he succeeds and is older. Can all of that continue?
As NBA Continues To Make Mark In Africa, Pacers Assistant Lloyd Pierce Loves Being Part Of It
Basketball Without Borders held its first-ever camp in Eastern Africa this year, and Indiana Pacers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce was one of the leaders.
James Johnson Still A Free Agent, Pacers May Not Be Able To Fit Him In
Former Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson is still a free agent and hopes to play in the NBA again. The Pacers, his most recent team, may not have room for him.