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Walsh said yesterday he would return if Bird doesn’t and owner Herb Simon wants him to. “I like this but I don’t need to do it,’’ Walsh said. Walsh said he will definitely run the draft in June. The Pacers general manager is highly regarded Kevin Pritchard. Last month, in a visit at the Garden, Walsh told The Post, “I took this job because Larry [Bird] wanted a year off. If Larry wants to come back, I’m out. I’m leaving.’’ New York Post

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Walsh said he feels Bird might want to make a comeback after resting his bad shoulder. Walsh said yesterday he would return if Bird doesn’t and owner Herb Simon wants him to. “I like this but I don’t need to do it,’’ Walsh said. Walsh said he will definitely run the draft in June. The Pacers general manager is highly regarded Kevin Pritchard. Last month, in a visit at the Garden, Walsh told The Post, “I took this job because Larry [Bird] wanted a year off. If Larry wants to come back, I’m out. I’m leaving.’’ New York Post

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The 12 owners on the NBA's relocation/finance committee will make the recommendation on the future of the Kings: • Peter Holt, Spurs (chairman of the board of governors) • Micky Arison, Heat • Clay Bennett, Thunder • Jeanie Buss, Lakers • James Dolan, Knicks • Wyc Grousbeck, Celtics • Ted Leonsis, Wizards • Greg Miller, Jazz • Robert Sarver, Suns • Herb Simon, Pacers • Larry Tanenbaum, Raptors • Glen Taylor, Timberwolves Sacramento Bee

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Yes, many franchises have sold for more than that over the years. But the Silnas haven't had to pay a single coach, player, usher, secretary, PR person or janitor a dime since 1976. That $250 million is pure profit. "Worst deal in the history of sports," lamented a team official of one of the teams Friday, "and unfair to start four teams in the hole every year ... it's an issue that no one really wants to deal with except the four teams, so it kind of keeps getting pushed to the exterior." Pacers owner Herb Simon told Forbes Magazine last year, "something went wrong somewhere. The intent of the deal was not to have it in perpetuity. It was to compensate them for the loss of their franchise. It's just an egregious situation now." NBA.com

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If the Silnas had had their way in the '70s, the source said, their franchise would have been brought into the NBA, and they most certainly would have sold the team by now -- and likely for less profit than they're clearing now. "These guys have gotten over unbelievably," the source said, "and you'd think they'd say, 'What a great deal,' and they'd leave it at that." NBA.com

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Reggie Miller spent his entire professional playing career with the Indiana Pacers. Now he does not rule out returning to the franchise if the right front-office position becomes available. "I never close any doors," Miller said. "I listen to everything. (Owner) Herb Simon and I have had this conversation before. So yes, if something presented itself, I would definitely look at it and go from there." Indianapolis Star

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The Indiana Pacers made it official this morning that president Larry Bird is leaving the team and former CEO Donnie Walsh is returning to the team. "I feel sad to announce that Larry is leaving us," owner Herb Simon said. "Larry could have stayed here as long as he wants, but he has his own reasons." Indianapolis Star

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Bird said he has health issues with his back and shoulder, adding, "I just think it's time. It's the right time to go." He also said he has long felt that sometimes "you can be in one place too long." Indianapolis Star

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Walsh will be in charge as president. Kevin Pritchard will be the new general manager. Pritchard said their working relationship "won't be a problem at all." Indianapolis Star

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Mike Wells: Walsh and Pritchard will work together, but Walsh will get the final say. Twitter

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Mike Wells: Pritchard: "Today is a great day for me. An Indiana boy growing up here and going to Pacers games when I was young." Twitter

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The Indiana Pacers have announced that David Morway has resigned as general manager. “For the past year I have carefully and thoughtfully considered my personal, family and professional goals,” Morway said in a statement released by the team. “After discussing all of these issues with our owner Herb Simon and (president) Larry (Bird), I believe this is the right time to step away. “I want to thank Mr. Simon, Larry, (former team president) Donnie Walsh and (president) Jim Morris for the opportunity they gave me and the friendship and mentorship they provided.” Indianapolis Star

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Mike Wells: Morway hadn't been around the franchise since they went to Chicago for predraft camp. He rode up w Bird, Pritchard, etc, but flew back alone Twitter

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Walsh, 71, has a close relationship with Pacers owner Herb Simon and has been attending the team's pre-draft workouts in recent weeks. He was ousted near the end of his third season in New York after Dolan refused to give him full autonomy and offered him a substantial paycut. Although he was a consultant for the Knicks this past season, he had no input with the team from his Indianapolis home. New York Daily News

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There’s a possibility that former CEO Donnie Walsh will return to the franchise in some capacity, multiple sources told The Star. It’s uncertain what role Walsh will play with the franchise. That question should be answered next week when team owner Herb Simon returns to Indianapolis for meetings to help clear up the team’s murky front office situation. Indianapolis Star

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Pacers owner Herb Simon and president Larry Bird are expected to meet next week. That’s not a typo and it’s not the same blog from last week. It could easily be mistaken for last week’s blog on the subject. But it’s not. They had originally wanted to meet last week. Then it was this week. Now it’ll be next week when Simon returns to Indy. Sulia

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Mike Wells: The wait for the Bird-Simon meeting has been extended another week. The two won't meet until next week when Simon returns to Indy. Twitter

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Mike Wells: Pacers president Larry Bird and owner Herb Simon won't meet until next week now, according to sources. Twitter

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Mike Wells: Bird and owner Herb Simon are expected to meet sometime next week Twitter

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Pritchard has become a favorite of Bird’s since his hiring as the Pacers' director of player personnel a year ago. Pritchard’s promotion will spell the end of David Morway’s successful tenure as GM, sources said. Despite joining the organization as a subordinate to Morway, Pritchard rapidly usurped power and influence since his hiring a year ago, league sources said. Pacers owner Herb Simon and Morway were wary of bringing Pritchard into the organization, sources said, but Bird trusts Pritchard’s counsel and has pushed for this change. Yahoo! Sports

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