Pacers Trade Rumors

Pacers fire Director of Player Personnel Mel Daniels
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October 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"Mel Daniels was a fierce but undersized center who didn't back down, no matter how big or fast the opponent. He used that determination to dominate the paint and lead the Pacers to three American Basketball Association titles and secure his place among the greatest players in franchise history. That's what those close to Daniels recalled Friday after learning he was fired as director of player personnel. Pacers officials refused to explain their decision, and Daniels offered no comment. His salary was not known. Daniels, 65, spent nearly 30 years in the organization as a player or member of the basketball staff in roles such as scout and assistant coach. He is one of four Pacers players -- ..."
Pacers rookie Hansbrough, recovering from injury, practices for first time this preseason
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October 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"No one knows when Tyler Hansbrough will play in a game, but the Indiana Pacers rookie took a small step Thursday when he practiced for the first time this preseason. Hansbrough has been out since the end of July resting a right shin injury that occurred during his senior season at North Carolina. He was limited to half-court five-on-five drills Thursday. "He did some really good things," coach Jim O'Brien said. "He's very aggressive, pretty aware of what we're trying to do. It was great to have him be in any live activity." Hansbrough said it felt good to finally practice. "I've been wanting to get out there for a while," he said. "It's totally different when you get out there and actually ..."
No Target Date for Hansbrough's Return
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October 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"im O'Brien had a plan. Now he's going to a backup plan. The Indiana Pacers coach wanted to use a 10-man rotation to keep fresh legs on the court while playing at a fast pace. The pace won't change, but Mike Dunleavy's setback and rookie Tyler Hansbrough's ongoing shin problem likely will shrink the rotation. "We still have the ability to go 10 deep, but I don't know if we are there yet," O'Brien said. "If we were opening the season tonight, I don't know if I would go with a 10-man rotation." Dunleavy isn't expected to practice until next month. There is no timetable on Hansbrough. Danny Granger, T.J. Ford, Brandon Rush, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Solomon Jones, Earl Watson, Jeff Foster and ..."
Dunleavy has a setback with ligament strain
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September 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy was right when he said isn't out of the woods with his right knee. Dunleavy's potential return for the regular-season opener next month hit a huge snag when a recent MRI revealed a "grade-2 strain." Dunleavy, a 19-point scorer two years ago, won't get on the practice court until November. The Pacers open the season Oct. 28 at Atlanta. "(The strain is) on the back of his ligament that only shows up on an MRI," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said after practice Sunday. "It's going to take some time for that to heal before he can get on the basketball court." Dunleavy, limited to 18 games last season, had surgery to remove a bone spur from his right patellar ..."
Hansbrough to be limited early in training camp
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September 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"Don't expect to see rookie Tyler Hansbrough doing much when the Pacers open training camp Saturday. Hansbrough won't be ready to take part in all the drills because of his right shin injury, which happened while he was North Carolina. "I think right now, the thing that is disappointing is that Hansbrough is not going to be ready," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "He's doing things, but as far as 5-on-5 goes, I think it'll be a little bit later. I think he'll be back during training camp, but he has to take it slow for a couple of weeks.""
Pacers sign Price
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September 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers signed their second-round draft pick (52nd pick overall) A.J. Price to a multi-year contract Thursday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Price, a 6-2, 181-pound guard from Connecticut, was named to the All-Big East second team and Big East All-Tournament team as a senior. Price averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds during his senior season."
Heat's meeting with Jamaal Tinsley is canceled
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August 1
Miami Herald
 
"The agent for free agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley said Friday he canceled a scheduled meeting this weekend between Tinsley and Heat president Pat Riley. Agent Raymond Brothers declined to give a reason but did not rule out the possibility of conversations with Miami being revived. On Thursday, Brothers said Riley and Tinsley were scheduled to meet, and that Tinsley had interest in signing with the Heat. Riley also confirmed, through a Heat representative, that there would be no meeting, but did not elaborate."
Heat cancels scheduled meeting between Riley and Jamaal Tinsley
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August 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Not at a stage where it is willing to move forward with a concrete offer, the Miami Heat has called off a scheduled weekend meeting with free-agent point guard Jamaal Tinsley. Heat President Pat Riley, who was to meet with the former Indiana Pacers starter, made the announcement through a team spokesman Friday. A 6-foot-3 playmaker, Tinsley, 31, was asked to remain away from the Pacers, with full pay, last season after a series of off-court incidents. Those incidents could leave him playing for the veteran's minimum of about $1 million this coming season. He earned $6.8 million last season, with a buyout from the Pacers of about $10 million. After losing out on Los Angeles Lakers ..."
Latest chatter: Sessions over A.I.?
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July 17
ESPN.com
 
"Here is the latest assemblage of chatter culled from conversations with a variety of knowledgeable sources -- front-office executives, coaches, players and agents -- camped at the NBA's annual summer league here in Vegas. The distinct vibe in the stands at UNLV's Cox Pavilion is that the Clippers -- apart from owner Donald Sterling -- would greatly prefer to add more of a set-up man to a backcourt rotation that already features Baron Davis and emerging star Eric Gordon as opposed to signing Allen Iverson to a one-year deal up to the full $5.9 million midlevel exception. The top choice in that scenario? Extending an offer sheet to restricted free agent Ramon Sessions. Yet as we covered here ..."
Pacers to announce signing of Jones
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July 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers have scheduled a news conference today to announce the signing of free agent guard Dahntay Jones. A defensive specialist who played last season for Denver, Jones agreed to a four-year, $11 million contract last week. A Pacers spokesman said the team will make an announcement regarding restricted free agent guard Jarrett Jack once a decision has been made about matching the four-year, $20 million offer Jack received from the Toronto Raptors over the weekend. The Pacers had seven days to reach that decision."
Pacers expected to sign free agent Dahntay Jones
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July 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers are expected to announce the free agent signing of guard Dahntay Jones on Tuesday. Jones, a defensive specialist, agreed to a four-year, $11-million contract with the Pacers last week. Jones averaged 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds for the Denver Nuggets last season. A Pacers spokesman said the team will make an announcement regarding restricted free agent Jarrett Jack once they decide if they're going to match the four-year, $20-million offer by the Toronto Raptors over the weekend."
Time to go shopping
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July 2
Indianapolis Star
 
"The hill in the Eastern Conference continues to get steeper for the Pacers. Washington, Atlanta and Detroit have already made significant moves to improve their roster. You're not about to see president Larry Bird and general manager David Morway suddenly start hammering away on the panic button. The Pacers say be patient, they have a three-year plan. You're probably thinking that's easier said than done, especially since you haven't seen the Pacers in the playoffs since 2006. The Pacers are optimistic they'll be able to sign some good players this summer. They just plan on doing it with a "Dollar General" shopping mentality. Don't expect the Pacers, who have about $8 million to spend, to ..."
Pacers' priorities start from within
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July 1
Indianapolis Star
 
"The NBA's free agency period starts today, but the Indiana Pacers' shopping list is short. They have about $8 million to spend, and their priorities are to re-sign restricted free agent Jarrett Jack and stay below the luxury tax, expected to kick in at about $68 million next season. Team president Larry Bird said the Pacers are in the second year of a three-year rebuilding plan and have no intention of deviating. "We're going to get down below that and we're going to build with a young core group," Bird said. "Then we won't have any complaints to go forward with." The Pacers made qualifying offers to Jack and forward Josh McRoberts on Tuesday, giving them the right to match any offer ..."
Pacers make offers to Jack, McRoberts
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June 30
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers have made qualifying offers to guard Jarrett Jack and forward Josh McRoberts, giving the team the right to match any other offers the players' receive as restricted free agents. Team president Larry Bird has said he wants to re-sign both. Jack replaced T.J. Ford in the starting lineup for the final 12 games and ended the season averaging 13.1 points and 4.1 assists. Jack can play both guard spots."
Pacers won't pick up option on Marquis Daniels
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June 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers will not pick up Marquis Daniels' $7.5-million team option, a person with knowledge of the situation said today. Daniels, who has spent the past three seasons with the Pacers, will become an unrestricted free agent July 1. His salary was seen as relatively high for a reserve. The Pacers could re-sign Daniels to a multi-year contract at a lower annual salary during the free agency period. Daniels averaged 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54 games last season."
Bird ready to play wait-and-see
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June 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers can't be too picky in Thursday's NBA draft. They've missed the playoffs three consecutive years, and their roster has multiple holes outside of All-Star Danny Granger. That's why team president Larry Bird hasn't pegged one position more important than another. "We need 'bigs' and we need a point guard and we need a wing player," he said Monday. "We'll probably take the best player available." Welcome to the life of trying to fix a team that has grown accustomed to starting its summer vacation in the middle of the April. The Pacers have the 13th pick, and Bird said he thinks three of the four players he likes will be available. He didn't identify the players, other than ..."
Bird eyes four candidates in NBA draft
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June 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird said he has his eye on four players, and he believes three of them will be available when they pick No. 13 in Thursday night's draft. "You have to see what happens in front of you, usually there's some guys that slide, and there's some holes we have to fill," Bird said this afternoon. "We need bigs and we need a point guard and we need a wing player. We'll probably take the best player available." Pittsburgh DeJuan Blair, North Carolina's Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough, VCU's Eric Maynor and Brandon Jennings, who played in Italy last season, are possible picks. Bird said he prefers toa player that spent three or four years in college."
Jennings takes unusual path to NBA draft
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June 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"Spend 15 minutes standing in the rain above and outside the Indiana Pacers' practice court at Conseco Fieldhouse, and what you see is the distilled essence of Brandon Jennings. There are moments when the young point guard looks like an emerging Tony Parker, a player with speed, flash, style and that unteachable something that leaves talent evaluators searching for the right adjectives. And then there are moments when Jennings, who bypassed college to spend a year playing pro in Italy, looks like all that style has left substance behind, when his decision making is beyond regrettable. Let's put it this way: While I don't know who the Pacers are going to take in next Thursday's NBA draft, ..."
Monday's workout and the soft side of DeJuan Blair -- update
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June 17
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Pacers worked out their best group of players Monday. The marquee attraction was at point guard where North Carolina's Ty Lawson, UCLA's Jrue Holiday, Wake Forest's Jeff Teague and Florida State's Toney Douglas worked out. Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair and Michigan State's Goran Suton were the big men the Pacers brought in. I hear (the media doesn't get to watch the workouts) Lawson looked the best of all the point guards because he has good court awareness and a natural feel for the position The knock against the former Tar Heel is his size. Lawson had a difficult time going against Holiday, who has four inches on him and is a superb athlete."
Vaden wants to join buddies in NBA
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June 12
Indianapolis Star
 
"Robert Vaden and his Pike High School teammates had more on their mind than just steamrolling the competition en route to winning the 2003 Class 4A state championship. They were thinking about bigger and better things. The team's starting five went on to play NCAA Division I basketball. They had their sights set on the NBA. Courtney Lee made it. Vaden is auditioning for the chance. He and five others worked out for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. "Everybody from Pike, we all talked about it," Vaden said. "It would be a good relief to be in the league with all my friends." Indy's Magnificent Seven - Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr., George Hill, Josh McRoberts, Eric Gordon, Rodney Carney and Lee ..."
Luke Zeller to work out with Pacers
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June 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Former Indiana Mr. Basketball Luke Zeller is one of four players scheduled to work out for the Indiana Pacers Tuesday. Zeller, a 6-11 power forward from Notre Dame, was the 2005 Indiana Mr. Basketball after hitting a half-court shot at the buzzer to lift Washington to the Class 3A state title. Zeller averaged 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds as a senior for the Irish."
Pacers to pick 13th in draft
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May 20
Indianapolis Star
 
"As expected, the pingpong balls didn't bounce the Indiana Pacers' way in Secaucus, N.J., on Tuesday. The Pacers, who had less than a 1 percent chance of landing one of the top three picks, will have the No. 13 pick in the June 25 draft. Team president Larry Bird represented the franchise. The Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis and Oklahoma City will have the top three picks. The Grizzlies and Thunder moved up from sixth and fourth. Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, Spain's Ricky Rubio and Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet are projected to be the first three picks. The Pacers, who have missed the playoffs three straight years, hope this year's 13th pick will be as good as last year's pick. The Pacers ..."
NBA to honor Granger today
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May 12
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger will cap off his stellar season today when he's named the NBA's Most Improved Player, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. Granger will be the third Pacer to win the award, joining Jalen Rose (2000) and Jermaine O'Neal (2002). A team spokesman said they had no comment on the scheduled 11:30 a.m. news conference set for today at Conseco Fieldhouse. The league waited to announce the award until Granger returned from his two-week vacation to Italy. Granger, who signed a $60-million contract extension last October, finished fifth in the league in scoring at 25.8 points a game. He's the first player in league history to ..."
Dunleavy could miss half of next season
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April 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"The last thing Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien claims to be is a doctor. One thing O'Brien believes, though, is swingman Mike Dunleavy will be out until at least January as he rehabilitates his injured right knee. "Nothing that I've heard has Michael coming back anytime before January," O'Brien said. "It's not even on my radar, Michael Dunleavy coming back. I have to approach next year like he's not coming back because you have to build a team." Dunleavy had surgery to remove a bone spur from his right patellar tendon and then had the tendon repaired last month in Colorado. He said there is no timetable on his return. "We're going to play two months of our schedule at least, at least, ..."
Dad says Dunleavy surgery a success
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March 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"Mike Dunleavy should return to full strength at some point and likely will be playing basketball again sooner than expected, his father said Saturday. The Pacers' shooting guard had surgery Friday to remove a bone spur from his right patella tendon. Mike Dunleavy Sr. said the reason recovery time could not be predicted before the procedure is because doctors didn't know how much damage the tendon would suffer during the removal of the bone spur. "They had the best possible result," Dunleavy Sr. said before coaching the Clippers against the Pacers Saturday night. "They took a large bone spur out but there was very little damage to his tendon. "As far as I know, they didn't have to graft. ..."
Dunleavy may need surgery
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March 2
Indianapolis Star
 
"Revealing his knee has been an issue "for about 10 years," Indiana Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy said he may need surgery, with a decision expected this week. Dunleavy said before tonight's game against Denver that what has been listed as a sore right knee is actually a "giant bone spur on my right patella tendon." Dunleavy, who has played in only 18 games this year, isn't expected to play for the rest of the season. "This is an issue I've had for about 10 years," Dunleavy said. "This isn't new. It isn't a matter of knowing what it is. "It's a matter of figuring out how you fix it. That's kind of what we're working with right now." In his seventh year in the NBA, Dunleavy missed only 11 ..."
Sources: Bobcats, Pacers talk trade
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February 10
ESPN.com
 
"The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Bobcats have engaged in serious discussions on a multiplayer trade centered around point guards Jamaal Tinsley and Raymond Felton, multiple sources told ESPN.com Tuesday. The discussions between the teams have been ongoing for weeks, though the parameters and pieces have continually changed. If the deal comes to fruition, the sources said, it would likely include Tinsley, Jeff Foster and a third player (Brandon Rush, Stephen Graham, Marquis Daniels) going to the Bobcats for Felton, Nazr Mohammed and Sean May. One source said there was only one team other than the Bobcats interested in Tinsley, who has been told to stay away from the Pacers since the start ..."
Granger could play tonight; knee 'better'
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February 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger said this afternoon that his sore right knee is doing better and doesn't expect to miss any more games. He sat out this morning's light practice before tonight's game against the 76ers. "I'm not able to practice, but it's getting better," he said. "I just shot a bunch of jump shots, let it rest up for tonight." The knee kept Granger out of the Pacers' 107-99 home win against Milwaukee Jan. 28. He has played at least 33 minutes in each of the three games since then, scoring 19, 19 and 28 points, respectively. Granger said he doesn't expect to miss any more games."
Agent: Players union plans grievance against Pacers over Tinsley
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February 4
Indianapolis Star
 
"The agent for Jamaal Tinsley tried to sit patiently as the Indiana Pacers looked for trade partners for the point guard. Raymond Brothers' patience has worn thin and now he's taking the next step in an attempt to find a resolution for his client. Brothers said Tuesday that the NBA Players Association expects to file a grievance against the team in the next week. Brothers wants the Pacers to trade Tinsley, buy out his contract or waive him. Brothers said he thought Tinsley would have been traded by now. The league's trade deadline is Feb. 19 and there hasn't been a lot of interest around the league in Tinsley. "We've tried to deal with the Pacers in a professional matter, but it's gotten us ..."
Ex-Pacer O'Neal returns, but will injury keep him out?
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January 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"Will he play or will he watch? Toronto Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal's status for tonight's game at Conseco Fieldhouse against his former team remains in limbo. O'Neal, who is averaging 14 points and 7.3 rebounds, has missed the past nine games with a sore right knee. He told Toronto reporters Thursday that tonight's game is no different from any other. "Obviously, it'll be an emotional time if I can play, but it's been absolutely, positively, the last thought in my mind about going back to Indy," O'Neal said. "I had a nice run there, but it's more important what I can do and where I am with the Toronto Raptors." O'Neal spent eight years with the Pacers and was selected for six All-Star ..."
Groin injury benches Pacers starter Daniels
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January 6
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers could be starting their five-game road trip without another player. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said after the team's morning shootaround that starting shooting guard Marquis Daniels is doubtful for tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sore left groin. Daniels, who is having a career season while starting in place of the injured Mike Dunleavy, said his groin has been bothering him for a couple of games."
Source: Tinsley's agent seeks buyout
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November 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"The agent for Jamaal Tinsley has approached the Indiana Pacers about possibly buying out the point guard's contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. No figures were revealed. The Pacers owe Tinsley slightly more than $21 million on a contract that expires in 2010-11. "Our position stays the same as it's always been. We're still trying to trade him," Pacers president Larry Bird said through a team spokesman. In the offseason, the Pacers told Tinsley he would not be allowed to practice or play with the team. He has remained away from the team while Bird has tried to find a trade partner."
Source: Tinsley's agent seeks buyout
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November 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"The agent for Jamaal Tinsley has approached the Indiana Pacers about possibly buying out the point guard's contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday. No figures were revealed. The Pacers owe Tinsley slightly more than $21 million on a contract that expires in 2010-11. "Our position stays the same as it's always been. We're still trying to trade him," Pacers president Larry Bird said through a team spokesman. In the offseason, the Pacers told Tinsley he would not be allowed to practice or play with the team. He has remained away from the team while Bird has tried to find a trade partner. Sixers reboundPhiladelphia's 94-92 come-from-behind victory had a few statistics that ..."
Is Croshere's Pacers career nearing end?
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October 23
Indianapolis Star
 
"Austin Croshere's main focus is doing what he can to impress team officials. At the same time, he knows his second stint with the Indiana Pacers could end by Monday, when NBA rosters must be trimmed to the league mandated 15 players. "I'm just really trying to embrace this opportunity to play for the Pacers another year," he said after working out at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. "I'm only thinking about making the team. Things might play out differently and I'll worry about that in the future." The Pacers conclude their preseason tonight against Dallas. So this could be Croshere's last game in a Pacers uniform. He spent his first nine seasons with the franchise, playing a key ..."
Pacers could learn Jones' future by today
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October 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"Eddie Jones has yet to report to the Indiana Pacers, but a resolution to the situation is expected as early as today. Jones, acquired from the Dallas Mavericks late last week for Shawne Williams, was supposed to report to the Pacers by the end of last weekend. The Pacers also received about $1.9 million, which will pay for Jones' salary this season, and two second-round draft picks. Coach Jim O'Brien said last weekend the Pacers "would like him in our camp, and we would like him on our team, unless he decides he doesn't want to play." President Larry Bird and general manager David Morway were unavailable for comment Tuesday. Jones and his agent, Leon Rose, have not returned phone calls or ..."
Eddie Jones might not report to Pacers
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October 13
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers' recent trade with Dallas brought them veteran guard Eddie Jones. Then again, maybe it didn't. Following Sunday's practice at Conseco Fieldhouse, Pacers coach Jim O'Brien touched on the possibility that Jones could elect to retire rather than report to the Pacers. O'Brien said early Sunday afternoon he had not heard from Jones. The Pacers play tonight in Memphis. "I don't anticipate he'll meet us in Memphis," O'Brien said. "He was in a situation where he wasn't in Dallas' camp. "We would like him in our camp, and we would like him on our team, unless he decides he doesn't want to play and then that's something Larry and his agent are going to have to talk about." Pacers ..."
Sources: Pacers trade Williams to Dallas
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October 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indiana Pacers have traded swingman Shawne Williams to Dallas, two people with knowledge of the situation said today. The Pacers will receive two second-round picks and cash. Williams averaged 6.7 points in two seasons with the Pacers, but several off-court incidents put the franchise in a bad light and made him expendable. In February, a man wanted for murder in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested after leaving Williams' home. The suspect, Gary Ian Bohannon, 20, was driving Williams' truck when police pulled him over. Before last season, team president Larry Bird suspended Williams for three games after the player was arrested following a traffic stop."
Tinsley rumor sent packing by Nuggets
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October 4
Rocky Mountain News
 
"Mark Warkentien was packing for a scouting trip Friday morning when he gazed at the television. "I saw on the ESPN scrawl we had traded for Jamaal Tinsley, so, at that point, I grabbed my encyclopedia to see if Dewey had defeated Truman," said the Nuggets executive, referring to the 1948 presidential winner inaccurately reported by the Chicago Tribune. The New York Post reported Friday the Nuggets would trade guard Chucky Atkins and center Steven Hunter to Indiana for the banished Tinsley, pending the point guard passing a physical. The story was refuted by Nuggets coach George Karl and Hunter's agent, Mark Bartelstein. While Warkentien would not comment to the Rocky beyond the above ..."
Tinsley to Nuggets? Possibly Monday
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October 4
Indianapolis Star
 
"Embattled point guard Jamaal Tinsley remained an Indiana Pacer on Friday, but there is a "strong possibility" he could be traded to the Denver Nuggets as early as Monday, a person familiar with the situation said. A second person confirmed trade discussions were ongoing and said the Pacers will look for another partner if it falls through. Both teams denied a report Friday morning that the deal already was done, pending Tinsley passing a physical. Nuggets coach George Karl told Denver reporters he laughed at the possibility. "I don't think there's anything to it," Karl said. "It's erroneous," Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien told ESPN.com. "Did Dewey beat ..."
Nuggets' 'deal' refuted
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October 3
Denver Post
 
"The Indiana Pacers have talked to Denver, along with many teams, about trading disgraced point guard Jamaal Tinsley, but a source close to the Nuggets said Friday no deal has been made. The New York Post reported that Denver is sending guard Chucky Atkins and center Steven Hunter to the Pacers for Tinsley, but the source denied any deal has happened. Hunter's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said he wouldn't rule out a future trade, but said, "I don't think there's anything close. I think there's a lot of talk this time of year, so I don't think it's any secret that the Nuggets are looking for a point guard and the Pacers would love to get an athletic big like Steven.""
No Tinsley deal
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October 3
Indianapolis Star
 
"I've talked to a couple people - one from the Pacers camp and another from the Nuggets camp - this morning and both sides say point guard Jamaal Tinsley has not been traded to Denver for point guard Chucky Atkins and center Steven Hunter as reported by the New York Post. The deal, if true, would have pushed the Pacers roster up to 17 players. The Pacers have talked to the Nuggets, along with just about every other team in the NBA, about Tinsley, but they've yet to be able to come up with a deal."
Pacers still seeking to trade Tinsley
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September 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird welcomed back a familiar face Friday after reaffirming his desire to rid the franchise of another one. Bird said fan favorite Austin Croshere has been invited to camp but doesn't have a guaranteed contract and has to make the team. Croshere, a 6-9 forward who spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Pacers, played sparingly for Golden State last season. Bird also said a "small portion" of NBA teams are interested in obtaining Jamaal Tinsley and joked that general manager David Morway sounded like a salesman when discussing the point guard's health. If the previous three months are any indication, Bird and Morway need to improve their pitch if ..."
D.C. not an option for Tinsley
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September 18
Indianapolis Star
 
"Ivan Carter, the Wizards beat writer for the Washington Post, called me shortly after breaking the story that guard Gilbert Arenas would miss the first month of the season after undergoing a procedure to clean out debris in his left knee. Carter asked about Jamaal Tinsley because the Wizards are down to two point guards - Antonio Daniels and Dee Brown. Larry Bird and David Morway are anxiously waiting for the phone conversation with a fellow league GM that has the two sides agreeing to a trade involving Tinsley. Carter didn't think the Wizards would be that team because Tinsley has three years and $21 million left on his contract. Carter told me a few hours later that the Wizards have zero ..."
Herb Simon: Tinsley will go
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August 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon is on the same page as his team president, general manager and coach when it comes to embattled Jamaal Tinsley: The point guard's time with the franchise is over. Simon, who owns the team with his older brother Mel, is so sure the Pacers will trade Tinsley, he discounted other scenarios. Simon said Tuesday he has no plans to buy out the remaining three years of Tinsley's contract. Simon also brushed off any possibility Tinsley will sit home collecting a paycheck if the franchise can't trade him. "Tinsley, he's probably outlived his welcome here," Simon said. "He's a very talented player. Teams will give us a hard time because they know it's better for him ..."
Tinsley, frontcourt update
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July 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"The slowest part of the NBA offseason is approaching. There are several restricted free agents- Emeka Okafor, Josh Smith and Ben Gordon for example - that have yet to land new contracts, but most of the major offseason moves have already taken place. The Pacers got their work done in a two-day period in late June. They're still looking for a new home for point guard Jamaal Tinsley. That matter may not be resolved until training camp starts in late September. With that, I'll give you an update on a few tidbits. --I talked to a person in the organization last week who said Tinsley continues to drop pounds. I still haven't been able to pinpoint the exact number of pounds Tinsley put on. I was ..."
Williams won't get a buyout
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July 22
Indianapolis Star
 
"If the Indiana Pacers are going to rid themselves of the headaches Shawne Williams has caused them in the past year, it will have to be through a trade. Pacers president Larry Bird said Monday he doesn't believe in buying out contracts, an issue that has arisen in regard to Williams and Jamaal Tinsley. "We hear this buyout stuff all the time," Bird told WFNI-1070 AM. "I think these guys should earn their money. If you can't trade them, let them stay at home. We're in some situations here where the same people continue to get in trouble. We have to deal with it. We'll deal with it the way we think is appropriate.""
Pacers Are Shopping Tinsley
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July 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said the point guard spot was solidified with the mix of newcomers T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack and second-year Pacer Travis Diener. There was no mention of Tinsley, who has played an average of just 49 games for the team the past five seasons because of various injuries. "We're trying to do some things to see what's out there for Jamaal and hopefully we can get something done," Bird said. "Jamaal's been great for us. Unfortunately, he's been injured from time to time. He's still a great basketball player, but Jimmy's right. We're probably going in a different direction.""
Nets' FA Targets
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July 10
New York Post
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"Team president Rod Thorn acknowledged, "I highly doubt we'll sign anybody by the end of the week, but I would never dismiss it." With Roger Mason Jr. headed to San Antonio, Nets are targeting Nugget Eduardo Najera and Pacer Kareem Rush. Nets like the Magic's Keyon Dooling, but he may be a bit pricey ."
Pacers' Granger wants long-term deal
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July 2
Indianapolis Star
 
"Danny Granger's long-range future with the Indiana Pacers could be settled later this summer. The 6-9 swingman, who was the Pacers' leading scorer last year in his third year in the NBA, is eligible for a long-term extension. His agent, Mark Bartelstein, said he'll likely begin talks with the Pacers in a few weeks. "These things are never easy, but they want to keep Danny and Danny wants to stay," Bartelstein said today."