Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever. Obi Toppin loves Pacers fans, and Pacers fans love him.

This proposed Lakers trade would see the team acquire two of the Pacers' unsung heroes -- Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith -- in ...

The Indiana Pacers surged to a 20-point lead over the New York Knicks in the second quarter by forcing turnovers and converting with dunks. A familiar combo thrilled the fans in Game 3 of the Eastern ...

Obi Toppin, the former Knicks player, was traded to the Pacers in 2023 in exchange for two second-round picks. He has now returned to New York for his homecoming as the Pacers stole Game 1 of their ...

Even before taking the court for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers made a bold statement by releasing their Game 7 championship cap. At the time, many fans saw it as premature, even cocky.

Status: Entering second year of four-year contract signed in July 2024 Key Stats: Appeared in 79 regular season games, averaging a career-high 10.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. Shot 52.9 percent from ...

Obi Toppin once dreamed of making timely plays leading to playoff victories at Madison Square Garden, and the former Knicks lottery pick accomplished that Wednesday night against his first NBA team.

MINNEAPOLIS — Before speaking to the media that had circled around his locker room chair waiting for him, Obi Toppin asked if he could first get a moment to take off the socks and athletic tape around ...

The Pacers trailed by 17 points in the fourth quarter, and later by nine points with under a minute remaining. New York looked poised to walk out of Madison Square Garden up 1-0 in the Eastern ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever. MILWAUKEE – It’s rare that an NBA player misses 50-plus ...

Pacers forward Obi Toppin returned to the court after missing four months due to a stress fracture in his right foot. Toppin played just over eight minutes on a tight minutes restriction in the Pacers ...