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Murphy Understands He Could Be Moved
Murphy has been linked to the Cavaliers. "It's a business and I understand there's a possibility that I could be moved," Murphy said. "I can't get away from the ongoing rumors because Travis (Diener) is right next to me (in the locker room) and he is always informing me of what's being talked about." One potential snag in dealing Murphy is the uncertain returns of Indiana big men Jeff Foster and Tyler Hansbrough from injury. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Ford Wants To Play, Will Welcome Trade
Ford hasn't played since Dec. 30 as Indiana coach Jim O'Brien has used Earl Watson as his starter and rookie A.J. Prince as his backup. "The ball's in their court," Ford said when asked about a possible deal. "Definitely, I want to play. If I'm not going to play here, if I can go somewhere else and play, then of course." Pacers president Larry Bird said Saturday night that he's "not looking to trade T.J." Regardless, Ford understands that the NBA is a business. "It's a business," Ford said. "It is what it is. I'm doing all the things I'm supposed to do since I'm still on the roster. I'm healthy. I still get my workouts in, my conditioning in. I stay ready. "If they trade me, they'll trade me on their own will and power. I haven't said anything. I'm just doing what I'm supposed to be doing." Ford makes $8.5 million this season and has a player option for $8.5 million next year. "I want to compete. I want to play. I don't want to sit out," he said. "I know I have a lot of game left. There's no doubt in my mind about that. It's just circumstances." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets O'Brien Sees T.J. Ford As A Trade Chip
Indiana coach Jim O'Brien believes that the team could look to move Ford prior to next month's trade deadline. "I don't think there's any doubt," O'Brien said. "He's a quality point guard. He could really help another franchise. It's not my decision to say what Larry decides, but certainly, I think we'd be open-minded." Ford makes $8.5 million this year and has a player option for $8.5 million next season. "He's the third point guard in our rotation," O'Brien said of Ford. "We like what Earl is giving us at the starting position, and we're trying to grow a rookie. "We think we have a guy in A.J. Price that is going to be a very solid long-term point guard for us, and we wanted to make sure we knew exactly where he was." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pacers Jan 2010 Archive
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Pacers forward Troy Murphy has heard the trade rumors and understands that he could be moved prior to the Feb. 18 deadline.
Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is fine with the possibility of being traded prior to next month's deadline.