IC Cold Links: Pacers In No Hurry To Add Marcus Williams

The reaction was what you might expect from Jim O'Brien.

With reports of the Pacers calling up Marcus Williams from the D-League, Bruno asked the Pacers' coach in vague terms what value he saw in bringing in a player at this point in the season. From his perspective, JOB saw no value in filling the 15th roster spot other than to have the player for the summer or to use in potential trades since the contract would be non-guaranteed.

But if the player was added, say today, would he be involved in the remaining games? 

"From a standpoint of if we were to bring in a guy right now, you could not expect to see him in games let's put it that way," O'Brien said before pausing to clarify.

"You would not expect to see him in games."

And if that wasn't clear enough for you, JOB laid it out in no uncertain terms, "I would not play him in games."

This is a minor move at best in the grand scheme of things, but the Pacers are still pondering the move to sign a D-League player, presumably Marcus Williams. Obviously there is no rush since Williams won't be playing in any games, but it makes you wonder what  makes this low-risk decision so complicated.

Maybe the team was just waiting for an off day to slip in the transaction to bring in Williams.

After the jump, more links of interest on the win last night.

• AP game report
• PACERS: Inside the Game: Pacers 113, Knicks 105
  Bruno's Inside the Game has all of the numbers, notes, quotes and highlights from the win.
• Pacers continue late improvement on offense
  Mike Wells reports on the Pacers winning again with the offense clicking on all cylinders.
• Pacers hold off Knicks in 113-105 win
  John Oehser recaps the Pacers win for NBA.com.
• Defense, 3-point shooting keys to McRoberts' future
  Bruno's Caught in the Web yesterday focused on Josh McRoberts and his development at the defensive end earning him more minutes. He took a step backwards last night against the Knicks, but should still get plenty of opportunties in the remaining games.
• Larry Bird says Donnie Walsh has everything in place for New York Knicks to land LeBron James
  Mitch Lawrence talked to Larry Bird about how Donnie Walsh has set up the Knicks for this summer's free agent class. No pressure Donnie.
• Do you think the curent team can get it done next season?
  Mike Wells poses the question about whether the current team could carry over their recent success for a full season next year. Also, the Pacers remain undecided on Marcus Williams.
• Defense, 3-point shooting keys to McRoberts' future
  Bruno's Caught in the Web yesterday focused on Josh McRoberts and his development at the defensive end earning him more minutes. He took a step backwards last night against the Knicks, but should still get plenty of opportunties in the remaining games.
• Barron fits Knicks
  Marc Berman reports on the Knicks finding some D-League help in Earl Barron, their starting center for the remainder of the season.
• NorthJersey.com: Lee thinking forward
  Steve Adamek reports on David Lee's future role whether it be with the Knicks or another team. Funny moment last night when Roy Hibbert put a spin move on an off-balance Lee. Hibbert walked in for layup after Lee fell down promting a big smile from the Knicks' forward in anticipation of the ribbing he will surely take from teammates.
• Five UK players, including John Wall, declare for NBA draft
  The World Wide Wes All-Stars are headed for the NBA.
• Xavier Henry of Kansas Jayhawks entering NBA draft after one season of college
  Talented KU frosh, Xavier Henry is in the draft. Should be interesting to see how he moves up (or down) the draft board based on workouts.
• That’s Al folks! Harrington’s season is over
  Marc Berman puts a wrap on Al Harrington's season as he undergoes shoulder surgery.