Taelon Peter was the Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year last season, averaging 13.7 points and four rebounds on 45.3% shooting from 3-point range.

It appears Pacers' surprise second-round pick Taelon Peter has earned the team's final two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.

The Pacers get key relief after Haliburton’s Achilles tear. Will they spend big to stay competitive without their star?

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton tells Pat McAfee how he was inspired by Kobe Bryant walking off after his Achilles injury. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').