Aneesh (Indy)
If you were the Pacers, would you trade Danny Granger and reload with Paul George at SF and trade for/sign/draft a young, scoring minded SG?
John Hollinger (12:04 PM)
I think the Pacers will explore the studio space with Granger trades, let's put it that way. George is a more natural 3 than a 2 and I think that Granger's presence is getting in his way; on the other hand, Granger is a near-All-Star talent himself and the Pacers aren't in a bind cap-wise (at least yet), so they needn't be in any hurry.
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Steve Nash (FA)
Why no one talks about me going to Indy? Perfect match for both sides. They need playmaker badly. They can offer 8m/per for 2-3 years. They need leadership. They become instant East contenders with him. And its not like he will be afterthought ring-chaser on that particular team. So why not?
John Hollinger (1:07 PM)
Um, how to put this gently ... the fact he'd have to live in Indiana? Fine place and all, but not exactly a magnet city for NBA players. I think Nash's main choices will end up being Phoenix, Dallas and Toronto.
There was also a question about Deron Williams that left us conspicuous by our absence.
@DarinForDeron (Dallas, TX)
Will Deron Williams sign with the Dallas Mavericks?
John Hollinger (12:31 PM)
I think there's a strong chance of this, yes. I don't think he returns to the Nets to play with Gerald Wallace and Kris Humphries, let's put it that way, so if Brooklyn can't get Dwight I think he'll bolt. And if he's going to bolt, the only three realistic possibilities are Dallas, Phoenix, and a sign-trade to the Lakers for Pau. Of the three I'd put the best odds on Dallas.
I wonder what percentage of NBA teams actually have a chance to sign free agents?