
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
Thompson is one of the best wings the G League has to offer. He averaged 17.8 points in 2024-25 and made an All-G League team in 2023-24 after posting 22.9 points a night. Now, with the Pacers, he's finally getting a chance to show what he can do at the highest level.
Jalen Slawson turned in a career-best performance in last night's loss to the Suns. He set new career-highs with 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three stocks while finishing with a team-high +6 +/-. Ethan Thompson contributed 11 points, while Taelon Peter contributed six points.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | 10 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 |
| Ethan Thompson | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | -3 |
| Taelon Peter | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | -17 |
Ethan Thompson, Taelon Peter, and Quenton Jackson all played big roles in last night's victory over the Nets. Peter posted a career-high 14 points with 4 threes, while Thompson added a career-high 15 points with 3 threes. Jackson contributed 9 points and 5 assists.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | 15 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | - | +12 |
| Taelon Peter | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | +22 |
| Quenton Jackson | 9 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | - | +7 |
Indiana was without most of their key rotation pieces last night, so their two-way guys saw some big minutes. Quenton Jackson was the star of the show, scoring 24 points on 9/10 shooting. Ethan Thompson added a solid 11 points and Taelon Peter knocked down a pair of threes.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | 24 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | +15 |
| Ethan Thompson | 11 | 2 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| Taelon Peter | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | -14 |
Ethan Thompson, who his making his NBA debut this season as a 26-year-old G League vet, set a career-high with 11 points and three triples in 34 minutes last night as the Pacers took down the Bulls convincingly. Thompson finished the game with a game-high +/- of +25.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +25 |
The Indiana Pacers agreed to a two-way deal with G League star Ethan Thompson today. After years of grinding in the minors, this should finally be Thompson's chance to step on an NBA floor and show what he can do. The 26-year-old plays a versatile and athletic style of offense that should make him a fun fit in Indiana's system. Congrats, Ethan! To make room for Thompson, the Pacers released RayJ Dennis, who appeared in 13 games for the team this season and averaged 4.9 points.
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Toppin | 26 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +3 |
| Lamont Butler | 18 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | - | +7 |
| Ethan Thompson | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | +2 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | -3 |
| Johnny Juzang | 17 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | +27 |
| Jules Bernard | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | +19 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | - | +14 |
| Miles Kelly | 14 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | +2 |
| Rocco Zikarsky | 16 | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +24 |
Young, who had a cup of coffee with the Bulls as a rookie last season, will have the opportunity to compete for Miami's open two-way contract spot in training camp. Also fighting for that deal will be Ethan Thompson, who signed an Exhibit 10 with the team earlier this month.
Thompson, who spent last year with the Orlando Magic and their G League affiliate, will be staying in Florida. The 26-year-old will be eligible to compete for Miami's open two-way contract slot. If he is released, his rights will be held by the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the G league affiliate of the Heat.