Indiana Pacers Sign Delon Wright Before Training Camp
- * Pacers Signing Delon Wright: The Indiana Pacers plan too sign veteran guard Delon Wright before training camp,pending a physical.
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* Pacers Signing Delon Wright: The Indiana Pacers plan too sign veteran guard Delon Wright before training camp,pending a physical.
* Need for Guard Depth: this signing addresses the Pacers’ need for more point guard depth, especially after Monte Morris suffered a calf strain and won’t be available for training camp.
* Wright’s Background: Wright is a 10-year veteran who has played for 10 teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks last season. He previously played with Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on the Dallas Mavericks.
* Morris’ Injury: Monte Morris was initially expected to sign with the pacers but is sidelined with a calf strain for a couple of weeks.
* Wright’s Role: Wright will likely serve as experienced depth behind starting point guard Andrew Nembhard and backup T.J. McConnell.
* Contract Details: Wright’s contract is highly likely similar to the one offered to Morris – a one-year, non-guaranteed minimum deal with injury protections. The Pacers may need to waive a player (likely Samson Johnson) to make room for him.
* Haliburton’s Absence: The Pacers are seeking guard depth partly due to the absence of star guard Tyrese haliburton this season.