The Pacers very nearly pulled off a bold trade for O.J. Mayo at the deadline, but Larry Bird is optimistic $36 million in cap space this summer will result in an improved roster.

"You don't spend it all, but obviously we're going after some players. We've got them targeted. It's going to be a good summer for us," Bird said.

"We don't know the rules of the collective bargaining yet, but we feel we're in a good position. I like our core group. We're going to lose some because their contracts are up."