Pacers, Warriors shake things up with eight-player trade

Murphy, a former Notre Dame star battling injuries this season, is averaging 8.9 points and 6.0 rebounds - both his lowest totals since his rookie year. Dunleavy, the No. 3 overall pick from Duke in 2002, has scored 11.4 points in another disappointing season, so the deal rids the Warriors of three players who didn't fit with Nelson's ideas.

Mullin signed Dunleavy and Murphy to contract extensions -- still worth more than $80 million -- before he hired Nelson.

The Warriors pursued Harrington because the rangy forward should fit their new style of play.

"Al is a guy we've looked at for a while," Mullin said. "Al is a guy that's probably a lot stronger than people know. He can guard his man in the post if need be. He's gotten better over the years."

Jackson has a sharp outside shot, but has been almost nothing but trouble for the Pacers since his involvement in that infamous brawl in the stands at Detroit two years ago. He was involved in a fight outside an Indianapolis strip club on Oct. 6, and is scheduled to go to trial Feb. 12 for firing a gun during the fracas.

"We feel strongly that a lot of those things are behind Stephen, and he's looking to come here, win games and focus on his basketball career," Mullin said.

Matthew Symons, spokesman for the Marion County prosecutor, said the trade will not affect Jackson's court case. Mullin said the Warriors will support Jackson's legal needs.

Last month, the Pacers briefly suspended Jackson for a heated exchange with Carlisle, who kicked him off the bench during a loss to Cleveland. The Warriors' last look at Jackson was impressive, however: Earlier this season, Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 1 second left in a 108-106 victory at Golden State.

The Warriors were keen to acquire Jasikevicius, a Lithuanian who failed to meet high expectations in Indiana. Powell was traded to Indiana last summer after his rookie season with Dallas, and his smooth game also could fit well with Nelson's up-tempo style.