Ethan Thompson News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Heading to bench vs. Celtics Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

Impact Thompson is ceding his starting role to Quenton Jackson in the backcourt. Over five reserve outings in 2025-26, Thompson has averaged 4.0 points, 1.2 assists and 0.8 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.

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Drills three treys Thompson totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 103-95 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Thompson made his return to the starting lineup Monday as the Pacers continue to experiment with the first unit. He tied his season high in made triples and scored in double digits for the third time in nine appearances this season. Thompson is expected to continue to battle with Quenton Jackson for opportunities until Ben Sheppard (calf) is cleared to return.

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Back with first unit Thompson is starting Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Thompson shifted to a bench role for his team's last two matchups, but hell rejoin the starters for Monday's game. He's averaging 6.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in three appearances as a starter this season.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact While Thompson was listed as a starter Thursday, it will instead be Quenton Jackson drawing the start. As a reserve this season, Thompson has registered averages of 4.3 points and 1.3 assists in 14.8 minutes a night.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Thompson notched two points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists across 24 minutes during Sunday's 108-89 loss to the Wizards.

Impact With Quenton Jackson likely to earn a larger role on this team, Thompson's minutes could be in danger moving forward, especially after a dud like this one. Through six regular-season appearances, Thompson has posted averages of 5.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals on 42.3 percent shooting from the field.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful in first start Thompson closed with six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 116-105 victory over the Kings.

Impact Thompson moved into the starting lineup for the first time in his young career, logging at least 28 minutes for the second straight game. Although his numbers don't jump off the page, he certainly had an impact when it mattered most, securing a number of key offensive rebounds down the stretch. At this stage, there is no reason to prioritize him outside of deeper formats. However, he is worth monitoring everywhere, just in case his hustle translates into viable fantasy production.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Thompson will start against the Kings on Monday.

Impact After signing a two-way pact with the Pacers on Nov. 30, the 26-year-old guard will get the starting nod for the first time in his short NBA career, pushing Garrison Mathews to the bench. Thompson impressed during Friday's win over Chicago, recording 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 11 points with two swats Thompson closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-105 win over Chicago.

Impact Thompson had made just two, brief appearances for the Pacers this season before Friday's explosion, but he played impactful minutes and finished with a plus-25 differential. Thompson started over Garrison Mathews to begin the second half of Friday's win, so it'll be interesting to see if he gets the starting nod Monday versus the Kings.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Garbage time appearance Thompson amassed no counting stats in three minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact After signing a two-way contract with the Pacers earlier in the week, Jones remained in the rotation, albeit for just three minutes. Although he has appeared in both games since signing his deal, there is no indication he will play a meaningful role, and may even be off the team this time next week.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers just stole new player from Heat to sign to organization The Indiana Pacers have signed Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract, who was previously on the Miami Heat's G League team.

NOVEMBER 30 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Lands two-way deal The Pacers signed Thompson to a two-way deal Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Thompson will join the injury-riddled Pacers on a two-way pact after impressing in his first eight G League outings with the Sioux Falls Skyforce this season. During that stretch, he averaged 26.9 points, 6.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 36.8 minutes per contest. In a corresponding move, the Pacers have waived RayJ Dennis.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

The Heat also waived guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain … The Heat also waived guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain …

OCTOBER 18 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Waived Friday The Heat waived Thompson on Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Thompson was on an Exhibit 10 deal with Miami, but he failed to make much of an impact with the club throughout training camp and the preseason. The 26-year-old guard will likely head to the G League.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Friday The Heat waived Thompson on Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 points Monday Thompson produced 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes of Monday's 119-118 preseason loss to Atlanta.

Impact Thompson, who is on an Exhibit 10 contract, had his best game of the preseason Monday. Overall, he's made appearances in four exhibitions with averages of 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals on 30.3 percent shooting from the field.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes six dimes in preseason loss Thompson finished Saturday's 126-118 preseason loss to Orlando with five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Thompson wasn't efficient from the field, but he contributed on offense in other ways and led both teams with six dimes. Thompson spent the 2024-25 season in the G League with the Osceola Magic, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals over 33.5 minutes per game in 47 contests.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

With Heat for training camp Thompson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Heat on Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Thompson will tag along with the Heat for training camp after being waived from his two-way contract with Orlando back in July. The 26-year-old has not appeared in an NBA game since going undrafted in 2021.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Magic cut guard Ethan Thompson, open second two-way spot By waiving Ethan Thompson, the Magic now have two of their three two-way spots available to help fill other roster needs for Orlando.

JULY 23 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Cut by Magic The Magic waived Thompson on Wednesday.

Impact Thompson signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Magic last February, but he didn't appear in any games for the parent club before the end up of this past season. The 26-year-old guard now looks as though he'll have to wait longer to make his NBA debut, as the Magic parted ways with him to open up one of their two-way spots for center Orlando Robinson. The Magic could still look to bring Thompson back on an Exhibit 10 deal, which would allow the organization to retain his G League rights if he's cut prior to the start of the season. Thompson was a standout performer for Orlando's affiliate in Osceola in 2024-25, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 three-pointers, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.5 minutes per contest over 47 total appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Orlando in SL win Thompson closed with 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League loss to the Thunder...

Impact Thompson was a bright spot in an otherwise rough offensive outing for the Magic on Tuesday. He signed a two-way deal with the team in February but didn't appear in any NBA games during the 2024-25 season, instead spending the year with the Osceola Magic in the G League.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal with Orlando Thompson has agreed to a two-way deal with the Magic.

Impact After playing 14 games for the G League Osceola Magic, Thompson has agreed to a two-way deal with the parent club. The 25-year-old made an impression on the G League level, averaging 17.7 points, 51. rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 39.6 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from beyond the arc.

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