The Indiana Pacers have decided to guarantee Quenton Jackson's full salary for the 2026/27 season, which amounts to $2,584,539. This decision was reported by Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Jackson's contract included a partial guarantee of $275,000, with a full guarantee date set for July 15. The Pacers would have had to waive him before the end of the day to avoid locking in the rest of his salary, but they have chosen not to do so. Quenton Jackson, 27, initially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers in March 2024 and has been with the team since then. He signed new two-way deals in July 2024 and July 2025 before being promoted to the standard roster in February. At that time, he signed a three-year contract featuring a $602,000 rest-of-season salary and a $275,000 partial guarantee for the 2026/27 season. The 6'4" guard played a significant role for the Pacers last season, setting new career highs in points, assists, rebounds, and minutes per game. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game, while also posting a strong shooting line of .470/.356/.824. With Jackson's salary now guaranteed, the Pacers have approximately $206.3 million in guaranteed money for 14 players on standard contracts. This puts them around $5.9 million above the luxury tax line and $2.2 million below the hard cap, meaning they do not currently have enough room to sign a veteran as a 15th man. Assuming Jackson remains with the Pacers for the entire season, the front office will face another decision on him next offseason, as his deal includes a $2.93 million team option for the 2027/28 season. The guarantee of Jackson's salary is a significant development for the Pacers, as it demonstrates their commitment to the young guard and their confidence in his abilities. As the team looks to the future, they will be counting on Jackson to continue to grow and develop as a player, and to make significant contributions to the team's success.