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Pacers Waive Taelon Peter Amid Roster Shakeup
21 Jul
Summary
- Taelon Peter was waived by the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
- New two-way contracts for Braden Smith and Kobe Brown impacted Peter's roster spot.
- Jalen Slawson outperformed Peter in summer league play.
The Indiana Pacers officially waived guard Taelon Peter on Monday, concluding his tenure with the team. Peter, who signed a two-year, two-way deal in the 2025 offseason, appeared in 38 games as a rookie, averaging 4.5 points. His NBA three-point percentage was a subpar 32.8% despite a strong college shooting record.
The decision to waive Peter was influenced by the Pacers securing two-way contracts for recent draft pick Braden Smith and free agent signing Kobe Brown. This move filled two of the team's three allowed two-way slots, creating competition for the final position.
Jalen Slawson emerged as a key competitor, outperforming Peter in the summer league with averages of 20.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. Ethan Thompson also demonstrated solid play for Puerto Rico. With the Pacers operating near the hard cap and needing roster flexibility, Thompson and Slawson were deemed more ready to contribute than Peter.
The Pacers now have 14 players on standard contracts and two on two-way agreements, with further free agency moves anticipated.
