Thomas Bryant's Pacers fate now sealed following Indiana's latest moves

The Indiana Pacers are unlikely to re-sign center Thomas Bryant in free agency following several roster moves addressing their center position after Myles Turner's departure to the Milwaukee Bucks. The team acquired Jay Huff, re-signed James Wiseman, exercised their team option on Tony Bradley, and extended a qualifying offer to Isaiah Jackson, making him a restricted free agent.

This influx of big men, particularly the addition of floor-spacer Huff, leaves little room for Bryant. While Bryant performed his role well after being traded to the Pacers last December and had a notable performance in the conference finals, he fell out of the playoff rotation and is not considered a long-term fit. The Pacers are expected to rely on multiple centers next season (Huff, Wiseman, Bradley, Jackson) to provide specific skills like floor spacing, size, rebounding, and energy, viewing it as a gap year to evaluate options.

Replacing Turner, who offered unique rim protection and floor-stretching abilities, is acknowledged as a significant challenge for the Pacers. However, the current roster construction and the lack of a distinct role for Bryant strongly indicate he has likely played his last game for Indiana.