Jul 02, 2008 10:56 AM EST

Forward Danny Granger wants a long-term deal with the Pacers, according to The Indianapolis Star.

He is eligible for an extension this summer, and agent Mark Bartelstein claims that talks will begin within the next few weeks.

“These things are never easy; but, they want to keep Danny, and Danny wants to stay,” Bartelstein said Tuesday.

Granger is scheduled to make $2.3 million in 2008-09, after which he would become a restricted free agent.

Via The Indianapolis Star