How Should Indiana Pacers Approach Paritally Guaranteed Contract For Quenton Jackson?
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- Sports Money How Should Indiana Pacers Approach Paritally Guaranteed Contract For Quenton Jackson?By Tony East,
- More specifically, the contract will hit the Pacers books in full if Jackson isn’t waived by July 15.
- “Quenton’s been awesome,” Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan said of Jackson. “He’s a big part of our culture in our locker room.”
Sports Money How Should Indiana Pacers Approach Paritally Guaranteed Contract For Quenton Jackson?By Tony East,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever.Follow Author Jun 30, 2026, 11:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 09, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)Getty ImagesINDIANAPOLIS – With decisions made regarding Micah Potter and Jalen Slawson’s contracts, the Indiana Pacers next free agency deadline actually comes next month. Reserve guard Quenton Jackson has a partially guaranteed contract with Indiana that becomes fully guaranteed if he is not waived by mid-July.
More specifically, the contract will hit the Pacers books in full if Jackson isn’t waived by July 15. He signed a three-year deal with Indiana back in February, but only the first season was fully guaranteed. The second season (2026-27) comes with $275k guaranteed, and the third season is fully non-guaranteed.