WTF: Pacers ready to sign West if Boston deal falls apart

[Pacersike]

The Pacers have positioned themselves to sign David West should negotiations between the Celtics and Hornets on a sign-and-trade fall apart on Sunday, according to sources.

The Celtics can offer the first three years in the $24 million to $25 million range, but the fourth year would likely not be fully guaranteed.

Several sources believed there would be a resolution Sunday.

Indiana has been in talks with West on a two-year deal that would pay him a higher annual salary.

West would prefer to sign with Boston, which would give him the opportunity to start alongside Kevin Garnett.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Nice move.

Could put extra pressure on a Rondo trade.

[Pacers2013Chmps]

pacers don't want rondo for reasons outside of basketball
i like a west deal for two years though.. cant f up much and he will have to play cause he will be free agent soon again

[Val Holliday]

We should just go to 3 years. I expected us to be stingy with money but you've gotten open up a little for West or Nene. The deal West agreed to with Boston was nearly chump change. 3 years, 25 mil or something? **** man.

[Wizop]

chump change for a healthy West perhaps, but can you be sure that's what you'd be getting?

[Miller4ever]

Yeah, I can understand not wanting to pay 34-year-old David West 9 mil.

[Val Holliday]

Worse players have been paid more at older ages. And an expiring contract always has value around the league anyways.

I don't ignore the risk, but I believe him to be worth it. Nene has had multiple significant injuries, but everyone seems to be on board with giving him 4 years and 13-14 per.

But hey if we can actually get him for 2 years, I'm all for it. If it's 2 years, 20-22 mil, thats better than 3 and 25. And we're arguably as good as Boston this year (and certainly moving forward) with him.

Boston used to be a middling team for years, players & fans shouldn't just assume they'll always be some sort of dominant force. They lack any depth whatsoever and rely almost solely on pricey 35 year olds.

[laydo]

2 years contract for West is perfect for the Pacers. By the time of expirng, Tyler Hansbrough also finish his rookie contract.

[8305]

Pacers still need to spend substantial money to hit the 85% CBA requirement? I'd pay a premium to get West for two years. Say 2 years 12-13mil per year.

[basketballwacko2]

Yeah, I can understand not wanting to pay 34-year-old David West 9 mil.

West is only 31, this is a great deal for the Pacers.

[Scoot McGroot]

Pacers still need to spend substantial money to hit the 85% CBA requirement? I'd pay a premium to get West for two years. Say 2 years 12-13mil per year.

It's only going to be 80% this year, but right now, we're probably looking at around $51 million spent, now. That is, if you include Posey's $7.6 million. West looks to be $10 million, Foster probably around $3 million (conservatively), George Hill $1.5 million, Pendergraph between $1-2 million. We already had $35 million spent. I think we'll be ok without having to waste money.