Pacers to decide on Micah Potter's team option before June 29 deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are expected to exercise a team option for center Micah Potter ahead of the June 29 deadline. Potter, who joined the Pacers mid-season, has become a valuable rotation player, averaging nearly 10 points and five rebounds while shooting 42.3% from three-point range. His contract is fully guaranteed for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, but the option for 2026-27 remains non-guaranteed. President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard indicated a competition for backup center between Potter and Jay Huff, suggesting the Pacers will likely pick up the option for added flexibility. A decision before the deadline is anticipated.
- •Micah Potter has a team option for the 2026-27 season.
- •He averaged nearly 10 points and five rebounds in the last season.
- •Potter shot 42.3% from three-point range during his time with the Pacers.
- •The Pacers' decision on the option is due by June 29.
- •Kevin Pritchard mentioned a battle for the backup center position.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers To Exercise Team Option In Micah Potter Contract, Give Jalen Slawson Qualifying Offer
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Factors Will The Indiana Pacers Consider With Micah Potter’s Team Option?
"The Indiana Pacers plan to exercise the team option in the contract of center Micah Potter and send two-way wing Jalen Slawson a qualifying offer.
"Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter has a team option in his contract for next season, but what to do with it is an easy decision for the Pacers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:46 PMPacers To Exercise Team Option In Micah Potter Contract, Give Jalen Slawson Qualifying Offer
The Indiana Pacers plan to exercise the team option in the contract of center Micah Potter and send two-way wing Jalen Slawson a qualifying offer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:30 PMWhat Factors Will The Indiana Pacers Consider With Micah Potter’s Team Option?
Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter has a team option in his contract for next season, but what to do with it is an easy decision for the Pacers.
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