Pacers End Jahlil Okafor's 10-Day Contract, Return to G League

The Indiana Pacers have decided not to renew Jahlil Okafor's 10-day contract, which has expired, after he played only three minutes in one game during his short stint with the team. Okafor, a former No. 3 overall draft pick, had returned to the NBA after a four-year absence and was called up from the G League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants, where he had been averaging 18.6 points and nearly 9 rebounds per game. Despite the Pacers' need for depth at center due to Myles Turner's injury, Okafor's lack of significant playing time and impact led to the decision to let him go. Now back with the Mad Ants, Okafor's future in the NBA remains uncertain, especially as the Pacers consider their options for a third center. This move also opens up a roster spot for Indiana, although they currently have no immediate plans to fill it. Some analysts suggest this could be a mistake for the Pacers, given their vulnerability to future injuries at the center position.