Indiana Pacers Sign Veteran Guard Delon Wright After Monte Morris Injury

The Indiana Pacers signed veteran guard Delon Wright to a training camp contract to address their backcourt depth issues after Monte Morris was sidelined with a calf injury. Wright, a 33-year-old with a decade of NBA experience across 10 teams, including recent stints with the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks, is expected to provide stability and veteran leadership to a Pacers roster impacted by injuries to key players like Tyrese Haliburton and the departure of Myles Turner. Wright's career averages of 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, along with his defensive versatility, make him a valuable addition as the Pacers look to balance veteran presence with the development of younger guards. The Pacers initially aimed to fill the role with Monte Morris, but his injury forced the team to pivot quickly to Wright, who will compete for minutes behind projected starters Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. Wright's signing reflects the Pacers' focus on experienced backcourt options to navigate a challenging season and support key contributors like Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam.