Mark Montieth of the Indianapolis Star reports: The Indiana Pacers have decided to sign Tim Hardaway for the remainder of the season after a week of contemplating whether or not to do so.

Hardaway could be in uniform as early as Friday night's home game against Chicago.

Hardaway had been working for ESPN but two months ago his role was reduced.

Last season, Hardaway averaged 9.6 points per game in 68 games with Dallas and Denver.

Pacers president Donnie Walsh is happy to be signing Hardaway.

"The one position we're not covered if one or two guys went out is point guard," Pacers president Donnie Walsh said Tuesday. "He's a proven veteran, a guy who's been there. I have no doubt that he can make shots and that he can get you into your offense. I'm confident he'll be able to play; at what level, we'll have to see."

While with the Pacers, Hardaway will earn a pro-rated share of the minimum salary for a veteran of ten or more years of service, which is $1,030,000.