Elie Deglaoui

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.

Indiana Pacers v Washington Wizards

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

Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers

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

Pacers earn well-deserved distinction that could make them even more dangerous

Mar 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Pacers have a major problem that even homecourt advantage may not fix

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers

Pacers vs. Mavericks injury report Mar. 19: Klay Thompson, Tyrese Haliburton, & more

Mar 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Myles Turner's recent comments further confirm Pacers must make this risky move

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

Pacers' newest asset has emerged (and why it won't matter)

Jan 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The shoes of Chicago Bulls forward Terry Taylor (32) in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Former Pacers forward lands new contract with NBA team, reunited with past All-Star

Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Pacers only have 1 solution to this incredibly difficult Obi Toppin dilemma