The Pacers have about $8 million to spend in free agency this summer, and are looking to re-sign both Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts.

Indiana president Larry Bird says that the team is in the second year of a three-year rebuilding plan and that he and general manager David Morway have no intention of deviating.

"We're going to get down below that and we're going to build with a young core group," Bird said. "Then we won't have any complaints to go forward with."

The Pacers made qualifying offers to both Jack and McRoberts on Tuesday, making both restricted free agents.

"Indiana is the first place I want to play," Jack told the Indianapolis Star on Tuesday. "Like I said over and over, the Pacers are the ones that put me in the position to get a lucrative contract. I would love to come back and play for them for many years to come."

Bird said that the team will look to improve via trades, but none of their core players - Danny Granger, Brandon Rush, Roy Hibbert and Tyler Hansbrough - will be involved.

"It's a three-year plan and I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize any of these young guys because they are going to be good," Bird said. "If I can add to that core through a trade, I probably will."

Via Indianapolis Star

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