The Indiana Pacers could sign combo guard Bruce Brown in free agency, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Brown becomes an unrestricted free agent on June 30 since he declined his 2023-24 player option with the Denver Nuggets.
The Pacers have the third-most cap space this summer, trailing only the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. They could be big spenders this offseason since the franchise is motivated to add more talent around guards Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin.
Brown averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Nuggets in 2022-23 while shooting 48.3% from the field, 35.8% from beyond the arc and 75.8% from the free-throw line. In the 2023 playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, Brown put up 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
A Boston native, Brown averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 boards and 1.0 assists in the NBA Finals versus the Heat. Denver beat Miami in five games to capture its first title in franchise history.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bruce Brown, Denver Nuggets & Indiana Pacers Updates
Brown has career averages of 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists with the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets and Nuggets. He has improved his game every year he’s been in the NBA and it appears several teams are interested in signing him this summer.
Along with the Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are expected to pursue Brown. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Brown will meet with the Mavericks once free agency opens. Dallas superstar point guard Kyrie Irving — who becomes an unrestricted free agent on June 30 — and Brown were teammates on the Nets.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Bruce Brown, Denver Nuggets & Indiana Pacers Updates
It’s going to be very fascinating to see where Brown is playing next season. He has established himself as one of the most versatile players in the NBA and the Nuggets may not have enough money to re-sign him.
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