Ethan Thompson
Indiana Pacers
Ethan Thompson
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.
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Slawson posts career-best game; Thompson, Peter add scoring
March 13th, 2026Jalen 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.
Notable Box Scores
| 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 |
Pacers two-way trio contributes to win, including a career-highs for Peter & Thompson
February 12th, 2026Ethan 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.
Notable Box Scores
| 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 |
Jackson shines, Thompson and Peter step up for undermanned Pacers
February 4th, 2026Indiana 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.
Notable Box Scores
| 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 |
Thompson shows he belongs in Pacers win
December 6th, 2025Ethan 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.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +25 |
Pacers sign Thompson to two-way, waive Dennis
November 30th, 2025The 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.
10/13/25 Two-Way Preseason Standouts
October 14th, 2025Notable Box Scores
| 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 |
Jahmir Young gets audition with Heat on Exhibit 10
August 20th, 2025Young, 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.
Heat sign Ethan Thompson to Exhibit 10 deal
August 14th, 2025Thompson, 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.