Exploring the Pacers‘ options to fill their 15th roster spot, Tony East of Forbes points to two-way guard Quenton Jackson as a strong candidate to be converted to a standard contract.
Unlike fellow two-way players Taelon Peter and Ethan Thompson, whose agreements extend beyond this season, Jackson’s two-way deal expires at the end of the year.
Since this is already his fourth NBA season, he will not be eligible to sign another two-way contract in 2026/27, meaning Indiana would need to add him to the standard roster to keep him long term.
If the Pacers determine that Jackson is their preferred choice for the final roster spot, East notes it would be logical to complete a new deal soon.
Indiana currently has enough flexibility below the luxury tax threshold to offer him either a veteran’s minimum contract or slightly more for the remainder of the season.
Additionally, March 4 serves as the deadline for signing players to two-way contracts.
As East explains, if Indiana plans to promote Jackson while also filling his vacated two-way slot, the move would need to be finalized by next Wednesday.
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