Pacers Sign New Veteran Guard Amid Tyrese Haliburton Injury
Summary
Category: sports The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Monte Morris to a one-year contract. This move comes as the team prepares for the upcoming season without their star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is injured. Morris will enhance the team's backcourt options as the Pacers get ready for training camp and their season opener.Key Facts
- The Pacers signed Monte Morris to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.
- This contract is an Exhibit 9 deal, which gives injury protection for players during training camp.
- Morris has played eight seasons in the NBA with various teams.
- Last season, Morris played for the Phoenix Suns, averaging 5.2 points in 45 games.
- Indiana’s star guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the next season due to an Achilles injury.
- The signing of Morris aims to strengthen the Pacers' backcourt.
- Indiana’s training camp starts on September 29, with the regular season opening on October 23 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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