Indiana Pacers Waive Guard Ethan Thompson From Two-Way Contract
The Indiana Pacers are juggling their final roster spots and their recent draft pick, and two-way contract guard Ethan Thompson was waived on Thursday.
On January 26, 2026, the Indiana Pacers waived guard Ethan Thompson from his two-way contract, according to a report by Forbes.com. Thompson, who signed a two-year two-way deal with the Pacers in late November 2025, made 32 appearances and started 13 games during the 2025-26 NBA season. However, his performance was inconsistent, averaging seven points per game while shooting 37.8% from the field.
In the G League, Thompson had a much better season, averaging nearly 27 points per game for the Noblesville Boom. The Pacers faced a roster dilemma this summer, as they were unable to sign draft pick Braden Smith to a two-way contract due to their hard cap situation, leaving Thompson and Smith in a similar position. By waiving Thompson, the Pacers create a roster spot for Smith and allow Thompson to seek opportunities overseas. Thompson has reportedly agreed to a deal with Partizan, a Serbian club in the EuroLeague.
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