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The Indiana Pacers are adding Davon Reed on a two-way contract

By Tony East

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Davon Reed #32 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Indiana Pacers made the final shuffle to their roster for the foreseeable future, adding Davon Reed on a two-way contract.

The Indiana Pacers have already played a basketball game, but that doesn’t mean they are done filling out their roster. Today, it was announced that they would be signing Davon Reed to a two-way contract.

This move comes just under a month after it was announced that two-way player CJ Wilcox will miss the entire season with a torn Achilles. Wilcox will no longer be a member of the team this year.

The transaction was announced on Twitter by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski earlier today:

This means that once 5 pm EST hits today and Reed clears waivers, he is free to sign the two-way deal with the Pacers.

Reed is a 6’6″ guard out of Miami (FL) University. He was selected 32nd in the 2017 NBA draft and played a handful of minutes for the Phoenix Suns last season, but was waived in order to clear a roster spot for Jamal Crawford just a few days ago.

Reed missed 6 months due to a surgery to repair his meniscus that he underwent soon after he was drafted.  Once he was fully healed, he hit the court for 242 minutes of action for the Suns last season, including one start. He posted averages of 3.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, and .6 assists per game.

There is a lot to like about Reed as a prospect and player. He hit 40% of his 500+ three points attempts in college, he is a solid enough defender, and he is long (his wingspan is 7’1″). Playing the most demanded position in the modern NBA out on the wing is a plus, too.

It should be noted too that Reed worked out with Victor Oladipo in Miami this summer:

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MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 09: Victor Oladipo of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against Davon Reed of the Phoenix Suns during NBA Off-season training with Remy Workouts on August 9, 2018, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

That connection will be another one added to a Pacers team that is tight-knit. Reed should fit right in.

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You can read more about the two-way contract Reed is playing on here. He should add an element of depth to the team while also being a quality prospect. This signing is as solid as they come.

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