Ford remains with Pacers

Ford's best opportunity to join another team ended when point guard Mike Bibby took a buyout from the Washington Wizards to sign with the Miami Heat.

That apparently leaves Ford a Pacer for the rest of the season.

"It's definitely frustrating, because you thought you had some opportunities, but nothing happened," Ford said. "I just have to keep moving forward and see what the next step is. Miami was my best chance."

Ford and the Pacers were open to a buyout, but the point guard would agree only if he knew a team would sign him.

"I just want to play," Ford said. "I wanted to play last year, but the trade fell through (at the deadline), so I wasn't able to move on. Same scenario here."

Ford's playing days for the Pacers are likely numbered. He is limited to watching scrimmages because the Pacers' focus is on Darren Collison, A.J. Price and rookie Lance Stephenson.

Ford might get a deal that lets him go home to Houston for the rest of the season.

"It's something we'll have to talk about," Ford said. "I show up every day, but I'm not being used in practice. It's hard when they're working those guys in and getting those guys reps."