By: Tony East
The Indiana Pacers were interested in Ivica Zubac because of his talent. But he comes with an added bonus of being on an excellent contract.


Tony East is a sports writer at Forbes Sports and Circle City Spin, specializing in professional basketball coverage for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. His reporting spans various themes in competitive sports, including significant events like the NBA Finals and Caitlin Clark's rise in popularity, as well as topics such as the NBA's In-Season Tournament and Collective Bargaining Agreement details. East's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including WTHR-TV, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports.
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Given Tony East's focus on local sports events, particularly basketball and the Indiana Pacers, he would be most receptive to pitches related to event coverage. This could include providing insights into game previews, analysis of team performances or injuries, and trade rumors involving players from the Indiana Pacers.
As his geographic focus is local (United States, Indiana, Indianapolis), sources with direct knowledge of the team's activities or those closely involved in basketball within this region would likely capture his interest. Additionally, offering exclusive interviews with key figures within the local basketball scene may also appeal to him.
Since Tony appears highly focused on covering specific games and ongoing developments within the sport at a localized level rather than broader industry trends or analysis pieces unrelated to specific events, ensuring that your pitch aligns closely with these preferences will likely increase its chances of being well-received.
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