Bargain shopping

THE `BURBS - The "Dollar General" shopping continues for the Pacers. I returned from a quick weekend trip to visit family to see that the blue and gold got another player on the cheap. The defensive trend the Pacers are suddenly emphasizing continued when they agreed to a two-year deal with Solomon Jones. I checked in with my man Sekou Smith, who I embarrassed when I accidentally broke a glass cup while out at dinner with him and his wife last week, of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to get the lowdown on Jones. "He's an athletic shot blocker that's not scared of anything," Smith said. "Even after three years in the league he's got plenty of upside. His jumper has improved dramatically since his rookie season. Pacers fans will love him because he'll play his guts out whenever he's on the floor." Jones averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in limited playing time with Hawks last season. The addition of Jones will give the Pac...