JAMES JOHNSON #16

Logo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers

Power Forward, Small Forward

Salary: $3,303,771

Cap Hit: $2,087,519

Years of Service Tooltip : 15
2024-25 Year of Service Earned Tooltip : Yes
BORN: Feb 20, 1987
BIRTHPLACE: Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
NATIONALITY:United StatesUnited States
HEIGHT:
6'7"
201cm
WEIGHT:
240lbs
109kg
AGE: 37
SHOOTS: Right
DRAFT YEAR: 2009
DRAFTED OVERALL: 16
DRAFT ROUND: 1
DRAFTED BY: CHI
AGENT DETAILS
SUMMARY

James Johnson's salary is $3,303,771 for the 2024-25 season. He is a 37 year old power forward who was born on Feb 20, 1987. He was drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round of the 2009 draft. He has signed 14 contracts worth a total value of $93,272,501. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2024-25 season when he is 38 years old. He is represented by the agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports Entertainment.

CURRENT CONTRACT

VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $3,303,771
Guaranteed: $750,000 (23%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $3,303,771
Cap % Tooltip: 2.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 25, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $3,303,771 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jul 25, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $2,087,519.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2024-25$2,087,519$3,303,771$750,000$0$0
TOTAL$2,087,519$3,303,771$750,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2025-26: $2,296,271
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2024-25: Increase from $750,000 to $3,303,771 (+$2,553,771) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2025 [Decision Pending]

CONTRACT HISTORY

ROOKIE SCALE CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Gar Forman
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Length: 2 - 4 years
Value: $7,952,806
Guaranteed: $7,822,806 (98%)
Expiry Status: RFA
AAVTooltip: $1,988,202
Cap % Tooltip: 2.76
Signing Team: Logo of the Chicago BullsCHI
Signing Method: Rookie ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: July 9, 2009
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2-4 year, $7,952,806 contract with the Chicago Bulls on Jul 9, 2009. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $1,594,080 to $2,812,006.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2009-10$1,594,080$1,529,080$1,529,080$65,000$0
2010-11$1,713,600$1,648,600 (+8%)$1,648,600$65,000$0
2011-12TeamYes (Oct 25, 2010)$1,833,120$1,833,120 (+12%)$1,833,120
(0→1.83M)
$0$0
2012-13TeamYes (Jun 24, 2011)$2,812,006$2,812,006 (+64%)$2,812,006
(0→2.81M)
$0$0
TOTAL$7,952,806$7,822,806$7,822,806$130,000$0
Qualifying Offer: $3,950,868
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2011-12: $1,833,120 Team Option [Requirements Met]
2012-13: $2,812,006 Team Option [Requirements Met]
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Danny Ferry
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Length: 2 years
Value: $2,011,291
Guaranteed: $0 (0%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,005,646
Cap % Tooltip: 1.62
Signing Team: Logo of the Atlanta HawksATL
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: September 19, 2013
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2 year, $2,011,291 contract with the Atlanta Hawks on Sep 19, 2013. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $947,907 to $1,063,384.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2013-14 W$947,907$947,907$0$0$0
2014-15 W$1,063,384$1,063,384 (+12%)$0$0$0
TOTAL$2,011,291$2,011,291$0$0$0
Cap Hold 2014-15: $915,243
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2013-14: Increase from $0 to $947,907 (+$947,907) if player is not waived [Requirements Unmet]
2014-15: Increase from $0 to $1,063,384 (+$1,063,384) if player is not waived before Jun 30, 2014 [Requirements Unmet]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Atlanta HawksATL - Oct 21, 2013)
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Jason Levien
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Length: 1 year
Value: $680,263
Guaranteed: $680,263 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $680,263
Cap % Tooltip: 1.08
Signing Team: Logo of the Memphis GrizzliesMEM
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: December 16, 2013
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $680,263 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec 16, 2013. The contract has a cap hit of $634,610.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2013-14$634,610$680,263$680,263$0$0
TOTAL$634,610$680,263$680,263$0$0
Cap Hold 2014-15: $915,243
VETERAN CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Masai Ujiri
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Length: 2 years
Value: $5,000,000
Guaranteed: $5,000,000 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,500,000
Cap % Tooltip: 3.96
Signing Team: Logo of the Toronto RaptorsTOR
Signing Method: Taxpayer-MLETooltip
Signing Date: July 17, 2014
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 2 year, $5,000,000 contract with the Toronto Raptors on Jul 17, 2014. The contract has a cap hit of $2,500,000.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2014-15$2,500,000$2,500,000$2,500,000$0$0
2015-16$2,500,000$2,500,000$2,500,000$0$0
TOTAL$5,000,000$5,000,000$5,000,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2016-17: $3,250,000
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SIGNED BY: Andy Elisburg
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Length: 1 year
Value: $4,000,000
Guaranteed: $4,000,000 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $4,000,000
Cap % Tooltip: 4.25
Signing Team: Logo of the Miami HeatMIA
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: July 10, 2016
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $4,000,000 contract with the Miami Heat on Jul 10, 2016. The contract has a cap hit of $4,000,000.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2016-17$4,000,000$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0
TOTAL$4,000,000$4,000,000$4,000,000$0$0
Cap Hold 2017-18: $4,800,000
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SIGNED BY: Andy Elisburg
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Length: 3 - 4 years
Value: $60,002,200
Guaranteed: $59,056,200 (98%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $15,000,550
Cap % Tooltip: 14.08
Signing Team: Logo of the Miami HeatMIA
Signing Method: Cap RoomTooltip
Signing Date: July 7, 2017
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 3-4 year, $60,002,200 contract with the Miami Heat on Jul 7, 2017. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $13,954,000 to $16,047,100.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2017-18$13,954,000$13,734,000$13,734,000$220,000$0
2018-19$14,651,700$14,420,700 (+5%)$14,420,700$231,000$0
2019-20$15,349,400$15,107,400 (+5%)$15,107,400$242,000$0
2020-21PlayerYes (Nov 19, 2020)$16,047,100$15,794,100 (+5%)$15,794,100$253,000$0
TOTAL$60,002,200$59,056,200$59,056,200$946,000$0
Cap Hold 2021-22: $24,070,650
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2020-21: $15,794,100 Player Option [Requirements Met]
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SIGNED BY: Sean Marks
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,641,691
Guaranteed: $2,641,691 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,641,691
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBKN
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: August 6, 2021
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,641,691 contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Aug 6, 2021. The contract has a cap hit of $1,669,178.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2021-22 W$1,669,178$2,641,691$2,641,691$0$0
TOTAL$1,669,178$2,641,691$2,641,691$0$0
Cap Hold 2022-23: $1,836,090
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBKN - Apr 7, 2022)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
Length: 1 year
Value: $2,905,851
Guaranteed: $2,905,851 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA (Waived)
AAVTooltip: $2,905,851
Cap % Tooltip: 1.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: September 15, 2022
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,905,851 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Sep 15, 2022. The contract has a cap hit of $1,836,090.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23 W$1,836,090$2,905,851$2,905,851
(0→2.91M)
$0$0
TOTAL$1,836,090$2,905,851$2,905,851$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2022-23: Increase from $0 to $2,905,851 (+$2,905,851) if player is not waived [Requirements Met]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Indiana PacersIND - Feb 9, 2023)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $935,216
Guaranteed: $935,216 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $935,216
Cap % Tooltip: 0.48
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 13, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $935,216 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Feb 13, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $590,926.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2022-23$590,926$935,216$935,216$0$0
TOTAL$590,926$935,216$935,216$0$0
Cap Hold 2023-24: $2,019,706
VETERAN CONTRACT (REST OF SEASON)
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $2,241,188
Guaranteed: $2,241,188 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $2,241,188
Cap % Tooltip: 2.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: December 15, 2023
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $2,241,188 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Dec 15, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $1,416,116.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24 W$1,416,116$2,241,188$2,241,188
(0→2.24M)
$0$0
TOTAL$1,416,116$2,241,188$2,241,188$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519
GUARANTEED DETAILS
2023-24: Increase from $0 to $2,241,188 (+$2,241,188) if player is not waived before Jan 10, 2024 [Requirements Met]
WAIVED: This contract was waived (Logo of the Indiana PacersIND - Jan 17, 2024)
DEAD CAP: This contract is a source of dead cap, refer to the Dead Cap section below for details
10-DAY CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $183,704
Guaranteed: $183,704 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $183,704
Cap % Tooltip: 0.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: 10-Day (Expires: Jan 29, 2024)Tooltip
Signing Date: January 19, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $183,704 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jan 19, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $116,075.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
TOTAL$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Jan 29, 2024
Length: 1 year
Value: $183,704
Guaranteed: $183,704 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $183,704
Cap % Tooltip: 0.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: 10-Day (Expires: Feb 8, 2024)Tooltip
Signing Date: January 29, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $183,704 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Jan 29, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $116,075.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
TOTAL$116,075$183,704$183,704$0$0
CONTRACT EXPIRES: Feb 8, 2024
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SIGNED BY: Chad Buchanan
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Length: 1 year
Value: $1,230,816
Guaranteed: $1,230,816 (100%)
Expiry Status: UFA
AAVTooltip: $1,230,816
Cap % Tooltip: 1.00
Signing Team: Logo of the Indiana PacersIND
Signing Method: Minimum Salary ExceptionTooltip
Signing Date: February 8, 2024
Source: SalarySwish

James Johnson signed a 1 year, $1,230,816 contract with the Indiana Pacers on Feb 8, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $777,703.

SeasonOptionOption UsedCap Hit TooltipBase Salary TooltipGuaranteed TooltipLikely Inctv. TooltipUnlikely Inctv. Tooltip
2023-24$777,703$1,230,816$1,230,816$0$0
TOTAL$777,703$1,230,816$1,230,816$0$0
Cap Hold 2024-25: $2,087,519

DEAD CAP

TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,669,178
DATE: April 7, 2022
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2021-22$2,641,691$1,669,178
Note: Waived by Brooklyn Nets
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,836,090
DATE: February 9, 2023
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2022-23$2,905,851$1,836,090
Note: Waived by Indiana Pacers
TYPE: WAIVERS
TEAM: Logo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
VALUE: $1,416,116
DATE: January 17, 2023
SEASONBASE SALARYCAP HIT
2023-24$2,241,188$1,416,116
Note: Waived by Indian Pacers

SALARY PROGRESSION

CURRENT SEASON STATS

SeasonTypeTeamGPGSMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLK
2024-25RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers301044250.0100.0000.0022201
2024-25RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers303.31.30.71.350.00.00.30.00.00.00.00.00.70.70.70.00.3

CAREER STATS

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SeasonTypeTeamGPGSMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLK
2013-14RegularLogo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies52495638430814346.4872225.3907684.4601061661114257
PlayoffsLogo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies30281915533.35240.010770.0426010
2014-15RegularLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors7017137055440423858.9511121.61026765.761196257955470
PlayoffsLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors201246233.3000.0600.0022100
2015-16RegularLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors573292628724011447.5662030.3683957.42898126672933
PlayoffsLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors1009830251248.09444.43266.731215630
2016-17RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat765212297576936847.92568734.021515270.7663103762767686
2017-18RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat7341194378861430950.31855730.816211369.8612973582807051
PlayoffsLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat5516162422354.813753.814964.3327302466
2018-19RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat5533116442837916443.31495033.6705071.4221541761353527
2019-20RegularLogo of the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves1413381681286450.0461737.0342367.6174966531919
RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat180281102873944.8451635.614857.18445221613
2020-21RegularLogo of the Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks2915041661456746.2601525.0291758.6147286502423
RegularLogo of the New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans22115392021827943.4601626.7472859.6187391481819
2021-22RegularLogo of the Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets6210119134030714446.9852327.1552952.7511642151303034
2022-23RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers18116251492244.915320.08450.0426301576
2023-24RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers9047810330.0200.022100.0134851
PlayoffsLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers1011000.0000.02150.0000000
2024-25RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers301044250.0100.0000.0022201
2013-14RegularLogo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies52418.47.42.85.946.40.41.725.31.51.784.41.22.03.22.10.81.1
PlayoffsLogo of the Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies309.36.31.75.033.30.71.740.02.33.370.01.30.72.00.00.30.0
2014-15RegularLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors701719.67.93.45.858.90.20.721.61.01.565.70.92.83.71.40.81.0
PlayoffsLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors206.02.01.03.033.30.00.00.00.03.00.00.01.01.00.50.00.0
2015-16RegularLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors573216.25.02.04.247.50.41.230.30.71.257.40.51.72.21.20.50.6
PlayoffsLogo of the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors1009.83.01.22.548.00.40.944.40.20.366.70.31.21.50.60.30.0
2016-17RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat76527.912.84.810.147.91.13.434.02.02.870.70.94.15.03.61.01.1
2017-18RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat734126.610.84.28.450.30.82.530.81.62.269.80.84.14.93.81.00.7
PlayoffsLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat5532.212.44.68.454.81.42.653.81.82.864.30.65.46.04.81.21.2
2018-19RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat553321.27.83.06.943.30.92.733.60.91.371.40.42.83.22.50.60.5
2019-20RegularLogo of the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves14124.112.04.69.150.01.23.337.01.62.467.61.23.54.73.81.41.4
RegularLogo of the Miami HeatMiami Heat18015.65.72.24.844.80.92.535.60.40.857.10.42.42.91.20.30.7
2020-21RegularLogo of the Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks29117.45.72.35.046.20.52.125.00.61.058.60.52.53.01.70.80.8
RegularLogo of the New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans221124.59.23.68.343.40.72.726.71.32.159.60.83.34.12.20.80.9
2021-22RegularLogo of the Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets621019.25.52.35.046.90.41.427.10.50.952.70.82.73.52.10.50.6
2022-23RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers1819.02.81.22.744.90.20.820.00.20.450.00.21.41.70.80.40.3
2023-24RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers905.20.90.31.130.00.00.20.00.20.2100.00.10.30.40.90.60.1
PlayoffsLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers101.01.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.02.050.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
2024-25RegularLogo of the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers303.31.30.71.350.00.00.30.00.00.00.00.00.70.70.70.00.3