Monta Ellis is headed to the Indiana Pacers, his agent said Thursday. Sources told ESPN.com that Ellis and the Pacers have verbally agreed to a four-year deal worth $44 million that includes an option for the shooting guard to return to free agency after Year 3. The Pacers' push to sign Ellis was at the behest of team president Larry Bird, who led a contingent of team officials that dined with Ellis on Wednesday night. The Pacers are looking to play at a faster tempo and have been looking for some time for more scoring punch in the backcourt. Ellis turned down a larger offer from the Sacramento Kings, who offered him a four-year, $48 million deal, sources said. In addition to the opportunity to play with Pacers star Paul George, Ellis was drawn to Indiana because of its proximity to Memphis, Tennessee, hometown of his wife Juanika, who plans to attend law school in Indianapolis. Ellis also has two children living in Memphis, which is a 4 1/2 hour drive from...