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Pacers Convert Robinson-Earl to Standard Deal, Waive Monte Morris

Indiana prioritizes frontcourt depth following the return of key guards.

Overview

  • Robinson-Earl moves off consecutive hardship 10-days to a non-guaranteed standard contract, according to multiple reports.
  • The reported agreement is a two-year minimum deal with this season guaranteeing if he remains past January 7, plus a non-guaranteed team option for 2026/27.
  • Indiana cannot issue a third hardship 10-day to the same player, prompting the conversion to the 15-man roster.
  • The Pacers are releasing Monte Morris after Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin returned, easing the need for guard depth.
  • Robinson-Earl has averaged 5.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in 20.3 minutes over 10 games, while Morris averaged 3.0 points and 1.5 assists in six appearances.