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Indiana Pacers waive Micah Potter to gain financial flexibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Indiana Pacers waive Micah Potter to gain financial flexibility
Summary

The Indiana Pacers waived center Micah Potter on July 8, 2026, to create roster space and improve their salary cap situation. This move follows the team's recent signing of wing Kelly Oubre, which pushed them close to the hard cap limit for the upcoming season. By waiving Potter, whose contract was non-guaranteed for the next season, the Pacers freed up more than $2.8 million in salary space as they aim to finalize the addition of veteran center Larry Nance Jr. The Pacers are now positioned to bring in Nance while having sufficient depth at the center position with options like Jay Huff and Ivica Zubac.

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  • •Pacers waived Micah Potter on July 8, 2026.
  • •Potter's departure creates financial flexibility ahead of the 2026-27 season.
  • •Indiana signed Kelly Oubre, leading to a hard cap situation.
  • •Larry Nance Jr. is expected to join the roster to add depth at center.
  • •Potter averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds last season.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana Pacers Waive Center Micah Potter, Gain Financial Flexibility
What they're saying
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The Indiana Pacers needed to free up some financial flexibility, so they are moving on from center Micah Potter.

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