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Pacers Waive Slam Dunk Champ McClung, Sign Veteran Morris
6 Nov
Summary
- Pacers waive guard Mac McClung, reigning 3-time NBA slam dunk contest champion
- Pacers sign 8-year NBA veteran Monte Morris to replace McClung
- Pacers dealing with multiple injuries, including Tyrese Haliburton's season-ending Achilles tear
In a move to bolster their injury-plagued roster, the Indiana Pacers have decided to waive guard Mac McClung and sign veteran Monte Morris as his replacement. McClung, the reigning 3-time NBA slam dunk contest champion, had signed a two-year deal with the Pacers just last week, but his tenure in Indiana was short-lived.
The Pacers have been decimated by injuries this season, with key players like Tyrese Haliburton (season-ending Achilles tear), Obi Toppin (stress fracture), and T.J. McConnell (hamstring strain) all sidelined. In an effort to add more experience to their rotation, the team has opted to release the 26-year-old McClung and bring in the 30-year-old Morris, an 8-year NBA veteran.
Morris, who played 45 games for the Phoenix Suns last season, will now look to provide a steadying presence for the struggling Pacers, who have started the year with a 1-7 record. The team is hoping his veteran leadership and playmaking abilities can help them weather the storm of injuries and turn their season around.
