Pacers Re-Sign Isaiah Jackson to $21M Contract After Myers Turner Departure
Pacers Re-Sign Isaiah Jackson to $21M Contract After Myers Turner Departure

Pacers Re-Sign Isaiah Jackson to $21M Contract After Myers Turner Departure

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The Indiana Pacers have re-signed center Isaiah Jackson to a three-year, $21 million contract after losing veteran Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks and facing the season-long absence of star guard Tyrese Haliburton due to an Achilles injury. Jackson, who missed most of the 2024-25 season recovering from his own Achilles tendon tear, is viewed by the Pacers as a key young player to fill the void in their frontcourt despite his limited recent play. Myles Turner left after 10 seasons with the Pacers, signing a four-year, $108.9 million deal with Milwaukee, citing dissatisfaction with Indiana’s contract offer. Meanwhile, guard Andrew Nembhard is expected to take on a larger role offensively and increase his trade value during the down season, with the Pacers planning to leverage his development alongside Bennedict Mathurin as they rebuild for a stronger 2026-27 campaign. The Pacers also added depth by signing shooting guard Quenton Jackson to a two-way contract, aiming to bolster their roster after a near NBA Finals run the previous season. Overall, Indiana is strategically retooling with young talent and adjusting to significant roster changes amid hopes of returning to title contention in the near future.

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