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Pacers Sign Micah Potter, Waive Garrison Mathews and Release James Wiseman

The roster shuffle addresses frontcourt injuries after the league declined another hardship exception.

Overview

  • Micah Potter made his Pacers debut Friday, logging 9 points in 18 minutes in a loss to the Celtics.
  • Potter joins on a non‑guaranteed standard deal reported as a one‑plus‑one structure ahead of the Jan. 10 guarantee date.
  • Indiana moved for frontcourt help with Isaiah Jackson out due to a concussion and Tony Bradley playing through a fractured right thumb.
  • The team was not granted another hardship exception, and James Wiseman was released from his 10‑day contract.
  • Garrison Mathews was waived to open the roster spot, with no additional guaranteed money owed on his non‑guaranteed deal.