A lack of salary cap space kept the Pacers from being significant players through the first part of the free agency period.

"We didn't have a draft pick and we didn't have room under the salary cap to do much," Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said.

"Things should get interesting now that teams can sign their free agents. We're not done making moves. There are other options besides signing free agents. There's also trades, which is something we'll look at."

Mark Bartelstein, the agent for free agent Mo Williams, the best point guard still available as a free agent, said he has "had quite a few conversations" with the Pacers since the start of free agency.

The Pacers would have to do a sign-and-trade deal with the Bucks unless Williams is willing to sign for the midlevel exception of $5.35 million.