Overview
- The signing is McClung’s first standard NBA contract and is reported as a two-year minimum deal with a 2026–27 team option, fully non‑guaranteed at the outset.
- Indiana waived center James Wiseman to open the roster spot, and his $1 million partial guarantee remains a cap hit if he clears waivers.
- Head coach Rick Carlisle said McClung was the most impressive player in a recent workout, citing his scoring, energy and ability to play on or off the ball.
- McClung arrives with a top-tier G League résumé, including 2023–24 MVP and consecutive All‑G League honors, though he has appeared in only six NBA games.
- The move follows a run of guard injuries, with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season and T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin sidelined; McClung was available immediately and debuted Wednesday in Dallas, per reports.