Veteran guard Monte Morris has signed a one-year contract with the Pacers, a league source confirmed to IndyStar, giving the Pacers added point guard depth as they prepare for a season without All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.
The 30-year-old Morris, who like Haliburton played his college ball at Iowa State, averaged 5.2 points and 1.6 assists per game in 45 games off the bench for the Suns last season. In eight seasons, he’s played in 420 games and started 166 for the Nuggets, Wizards, Pistons, Timberwolves and Suns. He’s averaging 9.5 points and 3.6 assists per game for his career.
Andrew Nembhard will shift over to point guard from shooting guard in Haliburton’s stead as Haliburton recovers from an Achilles tendon tear suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
T.J. McConnell will serve as backup but Morris gives the Pacers a third option.
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