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Pacers Add Monte Morris on One-Year, Non-Guaranteed Deal for Backcourt Depth

The 30-year-old guard arrives on an Exhibit 9 contract to bolster ball-handling depth with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by an Achilles tear.

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Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) passes against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Morris agreed to a one-year deal that is largely non-guaranteed and described as an Exhibit 9 contract.
  • Indiana must open a roster spot before camp, and the veteran is expected to compete for a place behind Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell.
  • The addition targets point-guard cover after Haliburton’s season-ending injury in the NBA Finals left the Pacers short at lead guard.
  • Morris appeared in 45 games for the Suns last season, averaging 5.2 points and 1.6 assists, and he owns eight NBA seasons of experience.
  • Training camp starts Sept. 29 and preseason opens Oct. 7, with final roster decisions to follow as the Pacers set their 15-man group.