Jay Huff enters second consecutive season with the Indiana Pacers

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Jay Huff enters second consecutive season with the Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff enters the upcoming NBA campaign with unprecedented professional stability. After spending his first four seasons across four different franchises on multiple two-way contracts, the 28-year-old returns to Indiana for his second straight year with the team. Huff played in all 82 games during his first season with the franchise, recording averages of 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He spent the summer participating in team workouts and scrimmages with teammates, including point guard Tyrese Haliburton. The team holds a contract option for the 2027-28 season, which is now fully guaranteed following minutes played thresholds met last year. Huff continues to serve as the primary backup center behind starter Ivica Zubac as the Pacers prepare for the new season.

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  • Jay Huff enters his second consecutive season with the Indiana Pacers.
  • Huff played in all 82 games for Indiana during the 2025-26 season.
  • He averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last year.
  • The 28-year-old serves as the primary backup to starting center Ivica Zubac.
  • Huff spent parts of the summer training with teammate Tyrese Haliburton.
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Jay Huff has spent most of his NBA career on the move. How will a summer of stability help him grow, literally, for the Pacers?

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