Thompson Out Summer League Two-Way Battle Heats Up | NBA News

Ethan Thompson’s exit for Puerto Rico’s international squad throws a wrench in the Pacers’ Summer League plans, leaving a void in scoring and defense—and forcing a tough call for the two-way contract spots. With Slawson, Peter, and potential rookie Braden Smith all vying for limited roster space, the coaching staff, led by Johnny Carpenter, must decide who’s most vital to the team’s long-term vision. The battle for those final spots is heating up—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53175495e74f6727