Pacers point guard T.J. Ford dealt with a demotion professionally earlier this season, but that doesn't mean he doesn't expect to hear his name in trade rumors this summer.

Ford didn't play during the entire month of January, but found his way back in Indiana's rotation on Feb. 5 and has logged increasing minutes as of late.

His name came up prior to the trade deadline last month, notably in a rumored deal that would have sent him to Charlotte in a swap that involved D.J. Augustin.

When asked prior to Friday's game in Boston whether he felt he'd be mentioned in trade rumors again this offseason, the veteran guard allowed a smile to creep across his face.

"Do I expect to hear my name in rumors?" Ford asked. "Absolutely, of course."

Via Andrew Perna/RealGM

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