Overview
- The transaction was first reported by Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype and confirmed to the IndyStar via a league source.
- Thompson, 26, joins on a two-year two-way contract and is eligible to be active for up to 39 NBA games this season.
- The guard has not appeared in an NBA regular-season game but brings nine preseason outings and a G League career average of 18.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 194 games.
- This season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, he is averaging 26.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists, building on prior stints with the Bulls, Magic and Heat organizations.
- Dennis, on a Pacers two-way since January, logged 13 appearances this season with averages of 4.6–4.9 points and 2.0 assists, and his non-guaranteed deal was waived without future cap charge.