A signing that just knocked Mac McClung off the roster
The The Indiana Pacers turned a lot of heads already this season after signing Mac McClung. However, the three-time NBA slam dunk champion’s time with the club was short-lived, as the front office simply waived him in favor of another player.
Reports indicate that the Pacers released by McClung on Thursday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision came after the 26-year-old guard played three games for Indiana.
“Indiana Pacers waive guard Mack McClung, sources tell ESPN. The reigning three-time NBA slam dunk champion signed a multi-year, non-guaranteed (contract) with the Pacers last week and has averaged 6.3 points in 11.3 minutes per game in three contests.”
Charania claims the Pacers are replacing McClung with rush hour Monte Morris. This signing completes Indiana’s roster.
“The Indiana Pacers are signing veteran point guard Monte Morris with their newly opened roster spot, sources tell ESPN.”
Morris, 30, will be in his ninth year in the NBA when he plays his first game with the Pacers. Indiana will be his sixth career team. After joining the Pacers roster, Monte Morris averaged 9.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game during his career. He also owns a career 47.4% field goal percentage while shooting 38.9% from the three-point line.
With the Pacers backcourt dealing with injuriesMorris comes in with the potential to get playing time right away. The signing also comes at a good time, as the club doesn’t play its next game until Saturday, when Indiana takes on the Denver Nuggets. That gives Morris some time to familiarize himself with his new teammates and system before taking the field.
2025-11-06 21:02:00
