<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Sports Network) - There is no denying that the time has come for the Indiana Pacers to start the rebuilding process. They finished the 2006-07 campaign with a disappointing 35-47 record, and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1997. Trade rumors surrounding All-Star forward Jermaine O'Neal, who led the Pacers in scoring (19.4 ppg) and rebounding (9.6 rpg) last season, were out in the open throughout the summer. A deal with the Los Angeles Lakers was discussed. Nothing happened, and it appears that Indiana will head into the season as a team searching for an identity. New head coach Jim O'Brien replaced Rick Carlisle after the 2006-07 season. He is a veteran general who was brought in to try and keep the Pacers in the playoff hunt. O'Brien is not known for his work with younger players. He is a fit for veteran club that has a shot at advancing to the postseason. </div> The Sports Network
