Some high-level notes from the press conference with Larry Bird and David Morway. Don't consider anything here a direct quote: Tinsley: No deal but they are talking with a handful of teams. Pacers are in constant communication with JT's agent, they're fully aware of what the Pacers are doing. Not buying out Tinsley. He'll stay wherever he is until a deal is done. Tinsley knows that and his agent knows it. With 16 players on roster, it will be tough to cut a guy if Tinsley isn't moved. Trying to make 2 for 1 deals to clear up the roster. Team health: Travis Diener still has soreness in his foot. Mike Dunleavy played a lot of ball a couple of weeks ago in LA and has some knee soreness as a result. Nothing serious but he won't start camp going full tilt for both practices. Both Travis and Dun will begin camp playing but won't be going full speed for all workouts. Disturbed most about last year? Defense. Team should be better. More committed, long, athletic. Granger: Talking with his agent about a deal. Like to get a deal done but not concerned. Is a deal close? We're talking. Team leaders: Bird thinks a number of guys will step into a leadership role of varying degrees. Not all on one guy. New players all played in different systems so they'll have to get accustomed to the style and pace Jim O'Brien plays. They were careful to bring in players they think would fit JOB's style. With TJ Ford and Jarrett Jack, defense at the point of attack ...
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