Pacers Acquire Thomas Bryant in Trade with Heat

The Indiana Pacers address their frontcourt depth by trading for veteran center Thomas Bryant, while the Miami Heat gain financial flexibility.

The Indiana Pacers will acquire Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat, with the two teams swapping second-round draft picks in 2031.
The trade, which will be finalized on Sunday, helps the Pacers fill a critical need for a backup center after season-ending injuries to James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson.
Bryant, 27, is averaging 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds this season and brings size and shooting range to Indiana's rotation behind Myles Turner.
The Heat benefit financially by reducing their luxury tax burden by $4.7 million, creating a $2.1 million trade exception, and opening a roster spot.
Miami may use the roster flexibility to convert two-way guard Dru Smith to a standard contract or explore other roster adjustments in the coming weeks.