K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports that Jalen Rose knows exactly why the Pacers had to sign Tim Hardaway to a contract. He says it all boils down to the trade the Pacers made with the Bulls last season, a deal that included Rose and Travis Best.

"In the trade, (Indiana) lost their two leading assist guys in Jalen and Travis (Best). Now I guess you didn't get what you want out of that spot," Rose said.

Maybe someone is a bit bitter about the trade?

"I have a lot of love for the fans and my former teammates," Rose said. "I still even have love for Isiah (Thomas) and management. It was the best time that I've had so far in my career," admitted Rose.

The Pacers maintain the move for Hardaway was to add experience to the team. Especially in light of Jamaal Tinsley dealing with his mother's death and Erick Strickland has injured ribs.