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.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — What 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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