The Indiana Pacers intended to trim payroll and alleviate their tax burden by exploring trade opportunities. But injuries and championship potential have persuaded them to change their mind, for now, about trying to get closer to the $61.7 million luxury tax threshold.

Pacers president Larry Bird said outside of making two cuts to get the roster to 15 players, he doesn't anticipate making a move before the season starts.

"I would never say we're not going to make a trade because you never know, but right now I'm happy with this team and it looks like who we're going to go with," Bird said. "You don't want to make a move just to make a move. You have to make sure you have a team that can compete."