Elie Deglaoui

Elie Deglaoui

Joined: Jul 18, 2024

Elie Deglaoui is the Site Expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds and has been writing for FanSided since July 2024. Additionally, Elie has written for Last Word On Sports since May 2023 and previously wrote for GiveMeSport. Elie specializes in writing about the Indiana Pacers, but he 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. In addition to the sites he has worked for, Elie has been featured on MSN, Yardbarker, BVM Sports, Flipboard, and NewsBreak. When he is not watching the NBA, Elie loves spending his time watching the NFL, playing video games, listening to music, and spending time with his cat.

Oct 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) talks to a staff member during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

NBA standings ordered by 3FG%: Pacers' slow start hits a new low

Oct 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to a call during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Why it is too early to panic about the Pacers' slow start to the 2024-25 season

Sep 30, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Johnny Furphy (12) poses for a photo during 2024 Media day. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers injury report vs. Magic: Johnny Furphy, Franz Wagner, and more

Oct 25, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Haliburton's abysmal performance and 3 other duds from Pacers' loss to Knicks

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Is Isaiah Jackson playing tonight? Full injury report for Pacers vs. Knicks

Oct 23, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the shoes worn by New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray during warmups before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pacers’ upcoming schedule just got a whole lot easier

Oct 23, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) and Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) look for the rebound in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Myles Turner's season debut proved he will be factor in this award race

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Pacers' biggest flaw gets worse after latest injury

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Clippers

Pacers' Jarace Walker situation is worse than anyone expected

Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Harris/Walz at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center on Oct. 18, 2024, in Tucson.

Former President Barack Obama throws wild (but accurate) jab at Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers

James Wiseman suffers injury in just one quarter with the Pacers

Charlotte Hornets v Indiana Pacers

Recent Tyrese Haliburton player ranking is straight-up embarrassing

Philadelphia 76ers v Indiana Pacers

Notable players the Pacers will avoid playing against to start the season

Mar 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) moves the ball against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Paul George reveals why he was not the superstar the Pacers needed

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers make significant Isaiah Jackson decision

Oct 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) guard T.J. McConnell (9) and center Myles Turner (33) cheer from the bench in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Determining the best & worst case scenario for the 2024-25 Pacers