Pacers Extend Andrew Nembhard's Contract
Pacers Extend Andrew Nembhard’s Contract for $59 Million
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INDIANAPOLIS –Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has signed a three-year, $59 million extension to keep him with the team through the 2027-2028 season. Nembhard, who performed exceptionally well in the 2024 Eastern Conference playoffs, secured the maximum contract.
The Pacers will decline his $2.2 million team option for 2025-2026 and start the new deal next year.
Drafted No. 31 overall from Gonzaga in 2022, Nembhard has been a key player for the Pacers, averaging 14.9 points and 5.5 assists on 56% shooting during their playoff run.
Nembhard is playing for Team Canada in the Paris Olympics and is part of a talented young guard group that includes Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard, and T.J. McConnell.
After impressive playoff performances, the Pacers are preparing for the 2024-2025 season and have signed key players like Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin.
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