The Indiana Pacers will sign veteran forward Pascal Siakam to a four-year, $189.5 million max contract after the two sides reached an agreement, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
After bringing in Siakam through a mid-season deal and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers will renew their partnership with the all-NBA forward and include him in their long-term yet win-now perspective.
The 30-year-old Siakam is set to sign the deal on July 6 after the league’s free agency moratorium ends.
Siakam, a 2019 NBA Champion with the Toronto Raptors, has been a key figure in Indiana’s improbable run to the Eastern Conference Finals. He averaged 21.3 points on 55% shooting and 39% 3-point shooting in 41 regular-season games with the team, being one of the primary options on offense.
Siakam upped his game up in the playoffs, often displaying his veteran savvy and championship experience in a relatively young Pacers team. He added a different dimension to Indiana’s offense, with his relentless attacking to the rim, mid-range jumpers, and occasional three-point shooting elevating the Pacers’ attack.
Siakam’s new contract will align with young superstar Tyrese Haliburton’s contract, ending in 2028 and 2029 respectively.