Elie Deglaoui

Joined: Jul 18, 2024

Elie Deglaoui has been the Site Expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds since July 2024. Additionally, Elie has written for Last Word On Sports since May 2023. Elie also has experience writing about the Boston Celtics, as well as covering news and rumors regarding every team in the NBA. Elie received an English degree with a concentration in Journalism/Professional Writing from UMass Lowell in 2021. Elie has also been featured on GiveMeSport, MSN, Yardbarker, BVM Sports, and NewsBreak. When he is not watching the NBA, Elie loves spending his time watching the NFL, playing video games, listening to music, and playing with his cat.

This 3-word message from Rick Carlisle may have confirmed this Pacer's future

Feb 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives to the basket against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Andrew Nembhard officially eliminated from award contention by rule that must change

Rotation tweak Rick Carlisle has to make before the playoffs begin

Mar 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Rick Carlisle decision could become Pacers' Achilles heel in the playoffs

Mar 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) reacts to a foul called against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Rick Carlisle's latest comments all but confirm Bennedict Mathurin's Pacers future

Pacers vs. Timberwolves injury report Mar. 24: Anthony Edwards, Bennedict Mathurin

Rick Carlisle needed just 1 word to perfectly describe Pacers ahead of playoffs

Mar 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) shoots the ball while Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Bennedict Mathurin's resurgence proves what Pacers fans knew all along

Mar 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) celebrates a basket in the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Rick Carlisle's message to Myles Turner is exactly what Pacers fans want to hear

Mar 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Pacers vs. Nets injury report Mar. 22: Tyrese Haliburton, D'Angelo Russell, and more

Mar 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) celebrates the win after game against the Brooklyn Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers have prime chance to defeat major rival again in a way nobody saw coming

Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Andrew Nembhard's major turnaround in this area proves what Pacers fans already knew

Mar 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates the Go ahead basket with teammates in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers' death knell for playoff run last year might be what elevates them this year

Rick Carlisle details massive Pacers problem they must fix before the playoffs

Mar 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Pacers vs. Nets injury report Mar. 20: Tyrese Haliburton, Cameron Johnson, and more

Mar 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images