Indiana
Andrew Nembhard’s agent says Indiana Pacers have always valued him, believes extension is good for ‘both sides’
In an interview with Mark Medina of Sportskeeda, NBA agent Todd Ramasar discussed the relationship between his client, Andrew Nembhard, and the Indiana Pacers. Nembhard received a contract extension from the Pacers last month.
“The team has always valued Andrew as being one of their own and has always seen him as an integral part,” Ramasar said. “That’s what led to the extension being done now.”
In total, it was a three-year extension agreement worth just under $59 million in total. When combined with a declined team option, it ties Nembhard to Indiana through the 2027-28 season — lining up his timeline with players like Aaron Nesmith, Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and more.
Nembhard proved to be an excellent piece for the blue and gold last season and shined in the playoffs. He averaged 14.9 points and 5.5 assists per game in the postseason, including two excellent games in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. He has shown up on the biggest stage at every turn in his basketball life, something Ramasar pointed out to Medina.
“It’s nothing new for Andrew to step up in those big moments. Anyone who has been following Andrew’s career going back to Gonzaga, Andrew hit a big shot at my alma mater at UCLA that led them to the championship game,” Ramasar said. “As a rookie, he hit a game-winning shot against the Lakers. He went into Golden State and had a big game there. He’s always contributing to winning basketball.”
Nembhard averaged 9.2 points and 4.1 assists per game last season. He battled injuries and faced many role changes early in the campaign, but once he settled in, he was rock solid. He just wrapped up Olympic play with Canada, where he showed his adaptability. Nembhard’s agent shared that he believed the Olympics would make his client better.
An extension made too much sense for Indiana. They needed to keep the young guard around, and he is still getting better. Retaining him for starter-level money now, before multiple expected jumps in the salary cap, is a good bit of business for the Pacers.
“I think it’s good for both sides. I think in a year or two that people are going to say it’s a bargain for the Pacers and maybe even after next season. But it’s security for Andrew, which you don’t always see for a second-round pick,” Ramasar said of the contract extension.
Ramasar also shared thoughts on Nembhard playing next to Haliburton and more details about his client learning from experience in the playoffs. The entire interview can be read here, and it includes many notes and thoughts about Siakam, too. He is also Ramasar’s client.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s fair season and a new law uncorks adult beverage sales!
The new Indiana law will go into effect July 1st, making it legal to sell alcohol at county fairs.
The Kosciusko County Fair is set to kick off in just a few weeks and Indiana is officially allowing alcohol to be sold.
The law is bringing back something that’s not necessarily new to this fair.
Here’s what you need to know
The new law will go into effect on July 1st. It officially allows county fairs to apply for fee-free permits to sell alcohol.
Officials with the Kosciusko County Fair say they are participating this year. They are implementing the same guidelines they used when they sold alcohol just at grandstand events.
The difference now is, you can walk around the grounds with your drink. But strict guidelines will be in place for purchasing a drink.
“Actually, we’ve never had any issues. Because we card everybody, so we take that seriously. We also got the ID guides so we can identify the different types of IDs,” said Sheal Dirck, Treasurer of Kosciusko County Fair.
The Kosciusko County Fair already have guidelines in place, so this was an easy transition for the fair.
They will be the only vendors selling alcohol, which will make it easier to control distribution.
The sales will also bring in more revenue.
“Hopefully it allows to keep our ticket prices where they are because right now, insurance, utilities and everything else is going sky high and it’s hard to make ends meet,” said Dirck.
However, some fairs cannot participate because of the July 1st start date, like the Pulaski County Fair, which is going on right now. Pulaski County officials said it is on the agenda for next year. Whereas other fairs are choosing to sit this year out.
“We wanted not spend some time to, to see what that really means for us. It was not a decision we wanted to rush into. But we are happy for the option of it,” said Shelly Steury, GM of Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds.
Leaders at the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Fairs said neither of them are selling alcohol.
The Kosciusko County Fair is the only fair that will sell alcohol in our area this year.
Indiana
‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
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