The Indiana Pacers have decided to waive center Moses Brown, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move marks the end of Brown’s brief tenure with the team and opens up an opportunity for the Pacers to restructure their roster as they navigate the remainder of the season.
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Brown, a 25-year-old journeyman in the NBA, has been a part of seven teams since his professional debut in 2019. Known for his size and rebounding potential, Brown’s career has been characterized by short stints and fluctuating roles.
He signed with Indiana in November, a strategic addition after the team suffered critical losses in the frontcourt. James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson were sidelined for the season due to Achilles injuries. The big man was brought in as a stopgap solution to bolster the depleted roster.
Despite the opportunity, Brown’s impact on the court was minimal. Over nine games, he averaged just 5.1 minutes per appearance, contributing 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. After receiving minutes in each of his first eight games, his role diminished sharply.
In Indiana’s game last Wednesday, he played a mere 25 seconds, and he didn’t see the floor at all in subsequent games, being marked as a DNP-CD (did not play – coach’s decision) in the team’s Friday and Sunday contests.
The Pacers’ decision to waive the player appears to be driven by performance and financial considerations. The team operates with limited breathing room below the luxury tax threshold, and carrying a player who is unlikely to contribute significant minutes doesn’t align with their long-term goals.
By waiving him, the Pacers will only be responsible for a prorated portion of his non-guaranteed minimum salary, amounting to $306,660 if the move is completed today.
This roster move creates an open slot on the Pacers’ 15-man roster, providing the front office with added flexibility. It’s unclear at this time whether the Pacers plan to immediately fill the vacancy with another player or keep the spot open for financial maneuvering or potential opportunities later in the season.
Maintaining roster flexibility could be particularly beneficial as the trade deadline approaches or if the team identifies another player who fits its long-term development goals.
For Moses Brown, this marks another chapter in his ongoing journey through the league. While his time in Indiana was short-lived, his size and skill set could attract attention from another team in need of frontcourt depth.
Whether he finds a more permanent role remains to be seen, but for now, his departure underscores the Pacers’ emphasis on balancing competitiveness and financial strategy as they move forward.
The Pacers made a roster move on Monday: https://t.co/8PvDK97YL2
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) December 10, 2024
