Pacers re-sign Isaiah Jackson to three-year, $21 million contract after injury recovery

Pacers re-sign Isaiah Jackson to three-year, million contract after injury recovery

Pacers brings Isaiah Jackson back with a three -year agreement

According to the league sources, Indiana Pacers agreed to agree with Isaiah Jackson with a three -year $ 21 million contract. The agreement was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday, July 11 and was approved by Indystar.

Jackson, who entered the limited free agency, received a qualified offer from Indiana before the deadline for June 30 and allowed Pacers to maintain the right to match. The return comes at a critical time for the franchise, which sees the big squad shifts on the front field, and including myles Turner’s separation to Milwaukee Bucks.
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In response to Turner’s exit, Indiana signed James Wiseman, bought Jay Huff in a trade with Memphis, and used the club option for Tony Bradley. Jackson’s re -signing again balances the position group as the training camp approaches.

Jackson returns after Achilles injury and rehabilitation progressJackson appeared in only five matches in 2024-25 season before pulling the Torn Achilles tendon on his right leg in a match against New Orleans Pelicans on 1 November. During the injury, 60.9 percent of the field was shooting an average of 7.0 points and 5.6 rebounds. In the 2023-24 season, Jackson competed with Jalen Smith for the role of a backup center. It won an average of 6.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game per game. He also directed the team on the face of the field and transformed 66.5 percent of his initiatives.

Jackson’s 36 -minute statistics, 17.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks, took the highest rank of the squad. Jackson, who is known for his junction talent, finishing and energy from the bench, continuously contributed to the limited game time.

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Listed as a 6 -meter 9 and 205 pounds, Jackson was historically considered as weak for the central position. However, the team resources added that during the rehabilitation process, he added weight to affect his physicality and effect on the ground during the next season.