Overview
- Indiana officially added the three-time Slam Dunk Contest winner on Tuesday, giving the 26-year-old his first standard NBA contract after years on two-way and camp deals.
- To open the roster spot, the Pacers waived center James Wiseman; his deal carries a reported $1 million partial guarantee that would remain on the books if he clears waivers.
- Coach Rick Carlisle said McClung earned the offer by standing out in a three-player workout and praised his ability to play both on and off the ball.
- Contract details reported include a two-year minimum deal with a team option for 2026-27 and a cap hit of about $2.28 million this season that doesn’t become fully guaranteed until January 7.
- The move follows a run of injuries to guards Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe), with McClung expected to join the team for Wednesday’s game in Dallas.