The Miami Heat are trading veteran center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the Pacers swapping their 2031 second-round pick with the Heat, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant becomes trade-eligible for the Indiana Pacers on Sunday
Bryant becomes trade-eligible on Sunday. The Pacers entered the trade market in search for a backup center after losing big men Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to torn Achilles tendons.
Per Spotrac, Bryant signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with Miami during the offseason. The trade provides the Heat $4.7 million in tax savings, and the team is now $3.7 million below the second apron.
The Heat have 13 players signed to standard contracts and also have two weeks to sign a 14th player. Unless another trade is made, this move guarantees two-way guard Dru Smith his roster spot.
The Pacers scoured the trade market for a backup center…
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