Indiana Pacers Release 24-Year-Old Shooting Guard After NBA Summer League
The Indiana Pacers have made a change to their roster following the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. According to the NBA's official transaction logs, the Pacers waived 24-year-old shooting guard Taelon Peter on Monday. Peter was drafted 54th overall by Indiana last year out of Liberty and also played for Tennessee Tech and Arkansas Tech in college.
Peter appeared in 38 games for the Pacers last season and was one of three players signed to two-way contracts heading into the Summer League. He averaged 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 12.9 minutes per game as a rookie. The 24-year-old shooting guard played much better in the NBA G League, averaging 14.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in 20 games for the Noblesville Boom.
In five Summer League games, Peter put up 10.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. However, he struggled with turnovers at 2.2 per game. The Pacers still have Ethan Thompson and Kobe Brown on two-way contracts, but they are interested in signing 2026 second-round pick Braden Smith to a two-way deal. They also have a two-way qualifying offer to Summer League breakout star Jalen Slawson.
What's Next for the Indiana Pacers?
The Indiana Pacers didn't make any huge transactions this offseason. They are coming off a 19-win season with star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was recovering from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered at the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton is expected to be healthy at the start of next season, which should bolster the Pacers' chances of being competitive in the Eastern Conference.
The franchise added a couple of players in free agency: Larry Nance Jr. and Kelly Oubre Jr. Nance was signed to a one-year deal, while Oubre received a two-year contract. Nance brings a lot of experience to the Pacers, and he will likely be a valuable backup frontcourt player next season. Oubre, on the other hand, brings depth in the wings that lost Bennedict Mathurin at the trade deadline last season. He should provide scoring and shooting to a team desperate for a third option on offense behind Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.
Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update
In addition to a torn Achilles tendon, Tyrese Haliburton also dealt with shingles during his recovery. Haliburton spoke to reporters late last month during his basketball camp and shared an update on his injury and illness. "I look back at videos of me, and I can see how swollen my face is," Haliburton said, via Sports Illustrated. "I'm glad that's beyond me now. I feel great. Body feels great. I'm able to do everything. I feel like I'm operating like I'm a healthy NBA player, for the first time in a long time, which is exciting."
Recent Form
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a tough stretch, with a recent form of 1W-0D-3L (LWLL, most recent first). Their last result was a 94-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on April 10, 2026. The Pacers will look to bounce back from this slump and make a push for the playoffs next season.
