The Indiana Pacers play Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets tonight at the Fieldhouse as they continue to dial things in for the regular season opener at San Antonio.

Brandon Rush's five-game suspension will keep him out of the opener, but he'll have to improve on his preseason play to earn his spot back in the playing rotation when he returns.

Mike Wells has the story on Rush in today's links which links which present quality over quantity.

• Pacers swingman Brandon Rush is handcuffed by drug suspension
  Mike Wells reports on Brandon Rush not picking up where he left off after last season, combining with his 5-game suspension to not only put his spot in the playing rotation in doubt but his future with the Pacers as well.
• Pacers Crate: Crate goes donuts
  Pacers Crate on a sugar high? Oh yeah, Bruno and the boys celebrate the opening of Dunkin' Donuts at the Fieldhouse and talk a little hoops along the way with several special guests.
• TBJ Season Preview: Indiana Pacers
  Skeets handles the preview for the Jones which includes acting lessons for Tyler Hansbrough.
• Utah Jazz: Gordon Hayward is more concerned about defense than shooting
  Gordon Hayward started for the Jazz last night against Phoenix as he continues to learn his way at the NBA level.