Indiana Pacers Roster Additions and Training Camp Developments
The Indiana Pacers signed four players to training camp contracts ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, according to a report by Alex Golden on sports.yahoo.com. The additions bring extra bodies to the practice floor as the team prepares for its regular-season opener on October 21 against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road.
New Training Camp Signings Join the Roster
The newly signed group includes guards Wade Taylor IV and Cameron Hildreth, forward Keion Brooks, and guard M.J. Iraldi, per sports.yahoo.com. Taylor played four college seasons at Texas A&M, averaging 19.1 points and four assists per game during his junior year. Brooks spent the 2024-25 NBA season with the New Orleans Pelicans, appearing in 14 games and making six starts while averaging 10.1 points per contest. Hildreth completed a four-year career at Wake Forest, averaging 14.7 points in his senior season. Iraldi played the 2025-26 season with the Pacers’ G-League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, posting 11.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. None of the four incoming players are expected to secure a regular-season roster spot, serving instead as camp depth following a 19-63 campaign last season, as reported by sports.yahoo.com.
Two-Way Roster Trends and Practice Scrimmages
During the fourth practice of training camp in Indianapolis, assistant coach Lloyd Pierce addressed how NBA teams evaluate two-way contracts, noting a shift toward utilizing experienced players rather than purely developmental prospects. Pierce highlighted two-way wings Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson as roster pieces possessing NBA experience and positional size who will be needed during the season, as reported by si.com. In team activities, the gold team of starters defeated the second unit in an annual training camp scrimmage, a dynamic that precedes the team’s Fan Jam event, according to si.com.
Ivica Zubac and Ben Sheppard Adjust to Roles
New starting center Ivica Zubac discussed his integration with point guard Tyrese Haliburton and the rest of the starting unit, emphasizing the high basketball IQ and quick decision-making of his new teammates, per si.com. Zubac also noted the differences in playing at the Pacers’ faster pace compared to his previous stops. Meanwhile, guard Ben Sheppard enters the final year of his rookie contract running with the third unit, focusing on staying ready and maintaining an aggressive approach whenever his name is called, as reported by si.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Pacers Roster
Who are the four players signed to training camp deals?
The Indiana Pacers signed Wade Taylor IV, Keion Brooks, Cameron Hildreth, and M.J. Iraldi to training camp contracts prior to the start of camp, according to sports.yahoo.com.
When does the Indiana Pacers regular season begin?
The Pacers open the 2026-27 regular season on October 21 with an away game against the New Orleans Pelicans, as reported by sports.yahoo.com.
Where did M.J. Iraldi play prior to joining the Pacers camp?
M.J. Iraldi played the 2025-26 season with the Noblesville Boom, the G-League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, averaging 11.7 points per game, according to sports.yahoo.com.
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