​The Indiana Pacers are making a roster move by waiving center Micah Potter to clear cap space for a new signing: Larry Nance Jr. Potter, who stood to earn $2.8 million on his contract for the 2025-26 season after a solid year with Indiana, won’t be part of the team going forward. The 28-year-old center appeared in 47 games during that season, posting averages of 9.7 points, five rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from three-point range. With Potter’s departure, Nance Jr. is expected to provide veteran depth at the center position.
Larry Nance Jr. joined the Pacers after signing as a valuable two-way contributor who can slide between positions depending on matchups. In the 2025-26 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 33-year-old forward/center appeared in 35 games, averaging 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and one assist per contest, while shooting 41.9 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three. Known for his versatility, Nance Jr. can function as a small-ball five when Indiana goes that route or play at the power forward position as needed. On offense, he remains capable of finishing above the rim as a lob threat and has demonstrated proficiency from beyond the arc during previous seasons.
During the 2023-24 and 2024-25 campaigns, Nance Jr. delivered more consistent three-point shooting, converting 41.5 percent and 44.7 percent from long range, respectively, highlighting his fit as a floor spacer for slotting around Indiana’s core. Despite a dip in 2025-26, his overall skill set—defensive versatility, shot-making potential, and ability to switch across multiple positions—should mesh well with the Pacers, particularly in minutes coming off the bench behind Ivica Zubac, the team’s newly acquired center.
Indiana’s frontcourt depth now features Nance Jr. and Trevor Huff as reliable big-man options behind Zubac. Huff, who logged 82 appearances in the 2025-26 season for Indiana, averaged 9.5 points, four rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 31.9 percent from three. The combination of Nance Jr. and Huff gives the Pacers a versatile reserve unit capable of defending multiple frontcourt positions, protecting the rim, and contributing offensively in stretches when Zubac rests.
Ivica Zubac’s role is poised to be central for Indiana, as he is expected to be the long-term starting center alongside star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Zubac appeared in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, posting 14.1 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting a strong 59.8 percent from the floor. His ability to finish at the rim, control rebounds, and serve as a lob target should complement Haliburton’s playmaking, creating a dynamic duo in the Pacers’ frontcourt. With Zubac anchoring the middle, the Pacers can deploy Nance Jr. and Huff to stretch defenses, guard multiple positions, and maintain a robust second-unit presence.
Overall, Indiana has assembled substantial depth in the frontcourt that should translate into improved versatility and flexibility across different lineups. While Potter had shown potential last season, the acquisition of Larry Nance Jr. adds a seasoned, multi-positional forward who can contribute as a reliable bench player and occasional starter, depending on matchups and lineups. The Pacers’ mix of frontline talent—Nance Jr., Huff, and Zubac—positions them to pursue a balanced approach that emphasizes defense, rebounding, and efficient scoring around Haliburton.
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