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The Indiana Pacers have exercised the fourth-year option on the rookie scale contract of guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin and the third-year option on the rookie scale contracts of forward Jarace Walker and guard Ben Sheppard. In 59 games last season, Mathurin averaged 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.1 minutes. Mathurin was the sixth overall pick in 2022 out of … [Read more...] about Pacers Exercise 25-26 Options On Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard

Rick Carlisle has reached solution on a civil suit where he was the defendant and a dismissal is forthcoming. The trial was scheduled to begin April 28, 2025, which would have coincided with the first round of the NBA playoffs. Former agent Jarinn Akana filed a lawsuit in December 2023 alleging that Carlisle reneged on his promise and breached their contract by refusing to pay … [Read more...] about Rick Carlile Reaches Resolution On Civil Suit With Former Agent

The Indiana Pacers waived former second-round pick Kendall Brown on Tuesday. Brown was signed to a non-guaranteed $2.1 million deal. With the move, the Pacers are now $2.5 million below the luxury tax. … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Kendall Brown

Tyrese Haliburton has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Puma to become the face of their company. Puma also has LaMelo Ball, Scoot Henderson and Breanna Stewart among their high profile basketball endorsers. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Signs Multi-Year Shoe Deal With Puma

The Indiana Pacers have waived Josiah-Jordan James. The team signed James to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier this week. James is expected to play for the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League this season. … [Read more...] about Pacers Waive Josiah-Jordan James