[外電] Pacers still searching for a point guard, but options ar

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http://tinyurl.com/23rmz5t Most NBA front offices slow down in August. Not the Indiana Pacers'. Team president Larry Bird said the Pacers are not resting or relaxing until they find a veteran point guard. "You like to see if we can get something done, especially at the point position," Bird said. "We're talking to a lot of teams; there are some teams interested in what we have. We told people we weren't going to be in any hurry to do something." More than 20 point guards have been traded or signed this NBA offseason, further limiting the Pacers' options. The Pacers likely will have to trade for a point guard because they don't have the money or roster space to sign one. Cross Darren Collison of New Orleans and George Hill of San Antonio off your wish list. Officials from both teams told the Pacers they aren't available. All-Stars Chris Paul and Tony Parker never were an option. When it's all said and done, embattled point guard T.J. Ford might be running the show again next season. Here's a look at other possibilities: Jose Calderon, Toronto Calderon is a perfect fit for coach Jim O'Brien's system. He can shoot the 3-pointer and distribute the ball. The catch is his contract: three years, more than $29 million. Jarrett Jack, Toronto Jack had his best season as a Pacer, starting 53 games and appearing in all 82 during the 2008-09 season. He's familiar with the system, and the Pacers enjoyed playing with him. Jose Juan Barea, Dallas Barea likes to push the ball and he can score, as he played alongside Jason Kidd in the backcourt at times. He averaged nearly 20 minutes a game on a team that finished with the second-best record in the Western Conference last season. Plus he would be under contract for only one season. T.J. Ford, Pacers Ford has been effective at times and might be the best available option remaining. Ford and O'Brien have a toxic relationship. O'Brien has demoted Ford to the bench each of the past two seasons. The two might have to mend fences. Barring a trade, it appears Ford will be starting at the point for the third consecutive season. At least until O'Brien decides to make a switch. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 114.45.168.112 ※ popstarkirby:轉錄至看板 PACERS 08/06 02:56