Jermaine O'Neal admitted to the media early Friday morning that he made the decision to sit out a good portion of Indiana's schedule last year as a career move, according to The Toronto Star.
"When I sat out all those games last year, it was a career move," O'Neal told the Associated Press. "I knew what the situation was. I knew what the significance of me staying away from the game, rehabbing the leg and getting the knee back to its normal usage was."
He played in just 42 games for the Pacers during the 2007-08 season.
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Jermaine O'Neal confirmed that he is moving from Indiana to Toronto and said that he is pleased with the trade, the Associated Press is reporting.
"He (Larry Bird) wanted to get me to a place where I could contend and do what I'm capable of doing," O'Neal told The Associated Press. "We both agreed that the timing was perfect. His focus on getting them [the Pacers] to a level where they can grow and start to be competitive was tremendous."
Pacers' spokesman David Benner said he could not confirm the trade.
"We're stuck in our role here, the players can say whatever they want, we can't say anything," Benner said.
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The Indiana Pacers are denying that a deal has been reached with the Toronto Raptors which would see Jermaine O'Neal exchanged for T.J. Ford, the Associated Press is reporting.
Pacers spokesman David Benner said those reports were premature.
"There is no trade to announce. It is all speculation," Benner told The Associated Press.
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Raptors Jun 2008 Archive
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ESPN | Jun 26, 2008
The Raptors could receive the No. 41 pick in the NBA Draft from the Pacers as part of the blockbuster deal that would send Jermaine O'Neal to Toronto.
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Globe and Mail | Jun 26, 2008
Bryan Colangelo acknowledged that Anthony Parker has a lucrative offer to play in Greece.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jun 26, 2008
The Heat already has received overtures from the Raptors, Pacers, Clippers, and several other teams regarding Shawn Marion, according to a source.
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FoxSports | Jun 26, 2008
Bryan Colangelo says the Raptors are in the middle of "four or five" potential deals.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 26, 2008
Portland likes speedy Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa, but may be trying to trade up and take D.J. Augustin instead of trading with the Suns.
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Yahoo! | Jun 25, 2008
Jermaine O'Neal is very close to becoming the newest member of the Raptors as Indiana and Toronto have agreed in principle to a blockbuster trade.
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The Indianapolis Star | Jun 24, 2008
Larry Bird has downplayed rumors of a trade with the Raptors that involves both Jermaine O'Neal and T.J. Ford.
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The Toronto Star | Jun 24, 2008
Raptors' forward Chris Bosh said Monday that his selection to the U.S. Olympic team is a dream come true.
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Doug Smith/Toronto Star | Jun 23, 2008
The Raptors and Pacers have discussed a trade where Jermaine O’Neal would be shipped for T.J. Ford, Rasho Nestervoic, and, perhaps, the 17th pick in this week’s draft.
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The Toronto Sun | Jun 23, 2008
The Raptors appear to be leaning towards drafting a big man later this week.
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Globe And Mail | Jun 21, 2008
The Raptors extended qualifying offers to Jose Calderon and Carlos Delfino, giving them the ability to match any rival offers for the guards.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 20, 2008
The Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns have had discussions about a potential Boris Diaw for T.J. Ford and pick 17 swap.
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New York Post | Jun 19, 2008
Toronto's T.J. Ford, Milwaukee's Mo Williams, Indiana's Jamaal Tinsley, and Portland's Jarrett Jack are on the block, with New York looking for a point guard.
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AS.com | Jun 17, 2008
Jorge Garbajosa has terminated the remaining season of his contract with the Toronto Raptors, according to Spanish site AS.com.
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Globe And Mail | Jun 12, 2008
Jose Calderon fired his US based agent last week, with the speculation that he is confident he is going to re-sign with Toronto.
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Globe And Mail | Jun 12, 2008
The Toronto Raptors and forward Jorge Garbajosa may soon be parting ways, with the parties negotiating a buyout.
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The Toronto Sun | Jun 5, 2008
The Raptors liked what they saw in Robin Lopez and he could he an option for the team at the 17th pick in the NBA Draft.
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The Boston Globe | Jun 4, 2008
Toronto forward Chris Bosh has landed a gig with NBC's "The Tonight Show" as a special NBA Finals correspondent.
