The Indiana Pacers have confirmed in a crew press launch that Garrison Mathews’ newest 10-day contract is now official.
Earlier within the day, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Indiana had secured one other hardship exception and meant to make use of it to re-sign Garrison Mathews to a second 10-day deal.
Hardship exceptions are allowed when 4 or extra gamers have missed at the very least three consecutive video games and are anticipated to stay sidelined for 2 extra weeks.
For Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Obi Toppin (foot), Aaron Nesmith (knee), and Kam Jones (again) all qualify beneath that rule.
Mathews is in his seventh NBA season after going undrafted in 2019 following a robust school profession at Lipscomb.
He has performed for Washington, Houston, Atlanta, and now Indiana. The 29-year-old wing was with the Knicks on a non-guaranteed coaching camp contract earlier this fall earlier than being waived.
Throughout 319 profession video games, Mathews has averaged 6.4 factors and 1.7 rebounds in 17.3 minutes, taking pictures 38.0% from deep.
In his 5 Pacers appearances this season, he has averaged 9.2 minutes and has made 2 of 13 three-point makes an attempt.
League guidelines enable solely two 10-day offers per crew, so Indiana would wish to create a roster spot if it needs to maintain Mathews past this contract.
Over the 10-day interval, he’ll earn $165,197, whereas the Pacers will carry a cap hit of $131,970.
Garrison Mathews has formally signed a second 10-day hardship take care of the Pacers. https://t.co/UIVORhcqRv
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) December 1, 2025
