Pacers Extend Jeremiah Robinson-Earl with Second 10-Day Contract
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has signed a second 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers. His initial contract expired recently, but the team has opted to retain him for an additional period. This decision comes as Indiana navigates a series of player injuries.
Robinson-Earl’s Performance Overview
During his first 10 days with the Pacers, Robinson-Earl made five appearances. He averaged:
- 5.2 points per game
- 6.8 rebounds per game
- 17.4 minutes per game
Despite these numbers, his shooting percentage has been a concern, as he has converted only 32.3% of his field goal attempts, hitting 10 of 31 shots.
Team Challenges and Future Outlook
The Pacers are currently dealing with significant injuries, impacting their roster depth. Key players like Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Obi Toppin are sidelined. As a result, Robinson-Earl is expected to play a vital role in the upcoming games.
Though the Pacers have a full roster of 15 players, they have utilized hardship exceptions to temporarily expand their squad due to injuries. This allows them to manage the roster effectively amid ongoing player health issues, with Cody Martin also on a 10-day hardship contract.
Contract Details
Robinson-Earl’s new agreement runs through November 20. His contract will earn him $141,463, and it carries a cap hit of $131,970. It is noteworthy that he cannot sign another 10-day contract with the Pacers once this deal expires, as league rules limit players to two 10-day contracts per team in a season.
With Robinson-Earl set to remain with the team, fans will be eager to see how he performs in the coming games as the Pacers look to improve their situation amidst injury challenges.
