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The NBA wants to make a push to expand its international fan base by playing more games overseas—and it appears the Indiana Pacers could pay a role in that next season. Jim Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports and Entertainment, told a crowd at an Indiana India Business Council event on Aug. 15 that the Pacers might play a game in India.

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Prior to Tuesday’s game, Silver discussed the All-Star possibility over dinner with Pacers Vice Chairman Jim Morris and Fuson. “Jim Morris, Rick Fuson, and I chatted about it over dinner tonight before the game,” Silver told VigilantSports.com. “They’ve let it be known how interested they are, and they know how the process works in terms of submitting a formal bid. “The ball is in their court. They know we’d love to be here.”

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An NBA All-Star Game could deliver $16 million more in direct visitor spending than a Final Four. Visit Indy and CIB officials seem to be at a loss for why this event hasn’t been pursued more aggressively. Pacers President Jim Morris said the Pacers would love to host it, but Bankers Life Fieldhouse’s schedule is simply packed. Really? Too crowded for an event with this type of economic impact? Apparently, it’s not just the Fieldhouse schedule that’s crowded. “Sometimes, even when we might be available, hotel rooms might not be available” because of sporting events or conventions held elsewhere downtown," said Rick Fuson, the Pacers chief operating officer.

Indianapolis Business Journal

The Indiana Pacers have announced that David Morway has resigned as general manager. “For the past year I have carefully and thoughtfully considered my personal, family and professional goals,” Morway said in a statement released by the team. “After discussing all of these issues with our owner Herb Simon and (president) Larry (Bird), I believe this is the right time to step away. “I want to thank Mr. Simon, Larry, (former team president) Donnie Walsh and (president) Jim Morris for the opportunity they gave me and the friendship and mentorship they provided.”

Indianapolis Star

Despite the labor rift between National Basketball Association owners and players, Indiana Pacers President Jim Morris has promised not to lay off any of the organization’s 170 employees—at least for now. “We’ve worked in a steady way over a number of years to get the [operational] team in exact order,” Morris said. “We don’t anticipate any changes to that at this time.” Morris said despite the lockout that threatens to cancel a good portion, if not the entire, upcoming season, there is plenty of work to keep staffers busy. “As we look forward, we host 525 events,” Morris said.

Indianapolis Business Journal

Jim Morris, who runs the organization’s business side, reached out to Spurs officials to talk to Lindsey, sources said. The call was received with trepidation, sources said, as Lindsey and the Spurs made clear there would be no conversations as long as Pacers president Larry Bird and GM David Morway still occupied their current jobs. It is unclear whether the call was made with the blessing of Bird, or made discreetly on behalf of owner Herb Simon.

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