Report: Pacers pursuing point guards; attempting to lure Dragic
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The Indiana Pacers came up short in the playoffs last year after a wildly successful regular season, thanks in no small part to a lack of quality play from their point guards. According to reports, they are spending the early days of free agency attempting to grab a star guard from somewhere else around the league.
Indiana Pacers, I'm told, have tried to engage Phoenix in trade talks for Goran Dragic, but teams have found no common deal ground. Yet
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 3, 2014
Pacers have little on the fringes to entice Phoenix on Dragic.Their interest, per @ESPNSteinLine, might hint at bigger discussions.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 3, 2014
Whispers are already out there, @ZachLowe_NBA, about Indy trying to pull in Boston to construct some sort of multi-team deal involving Rondo
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 3, 2014
Both Rajon Rondo and Goran Dragic would be top-level additions to a Pacers roster that went 56-26 last season. However, neither player would come cheaply.
Dragic had a breakout campaign with the Suns last season, solidifying himself as the premier player on the team while averaging 20.3 points and 5.9 assists while playing a career high 35 minutes per game.
The much more far-fetched speculation on Rondo would likely also be pricey. The All-Star point guard has been linked to a number of teams across the league over the last two seasons.
The Pacers are also in the midst of discussions with their own free agent Lance Stephenson, but could dangle disappointing center Roy Hibbert if a total roster shakeup is their goal.