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5 Likely Most-Active Teams During NBA Offseason

By Ryan Blackburn

Jan 5, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) speaks to fans during the first half of a game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge (left) speaks to fans during the first half of a game between the Providence Friars and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) celebrates with center Myles Turner (33) and guard Ty Lawson (10) against the Toronto Raptors during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 101-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) celebrates with center Myles Turner (33) and guard Ty Lawson (10) against the Toronto Raptors during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 101-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers: Finding a second All-Star

After pushing the Toronto Raptors to seven games, the Indiana Pacers unexpectedly let go head coach Frank Vogel and promoted Nate McMillan. With that move, the Pacers are unlikely to sit idly by during free agency and the draft.

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    • Larry Bird has never been shy to add his input into the happenings in Indiana, and it’s very likely that he will look to add a star level player that pairs well with Paul George. I believe they should try and add Al Horford to play with George and Myles Turner, but that is unlikely to happen.

    Most believe that a guard should be added, but the fact remains that the Pacers will be active in pursuing a player to complement George. With the 20th and 50th selections in the 2016 NBA Draft, it’s unlikely that a star could simply be drafted.

    Looking in free agency and pursuing trades will be the most likely course of action. Monta Ellis, George Hill, and Rodney Stuckey have all proven to be serviceable in the backcourt, but none of the three have stepped up to assume a true second-in-command role to George.

    Turning those players and possible picks into a star would not only be enough to make a splash in the playoffs, but it also might be enough to recruit a second high quality player to Indianapolis.

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    The Pacers and Larry Bird must use their resources to capitalize on the greatness of Paul George right now, and if they don’t grab the right pieces, then they could lose a golden opportunity to take advantage of a weak Eastern Conference.