On Wednesday, it was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that the Indiana Pacers will convert the two-way deals of rookies Terry Taylor and Duane Washington Jr. to standard NBA contracts.
Taylor, who went undrafted last year out of Austin Peay, is averaging 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 31 games. He entered the rotation at the end of January and has played a larger role for the Pacers as the team looks ahead to next season.
Washington is posting 9.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 46 games, including seven starts. He set the Pacers franchise rookie record for 3-pointers on Jan. 24 with seven, surpassing the previous mark of six by Chuck Person and Chris Duarte.
The Pacers will waive rookie Keifer Sykes.
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Taylor and Washington each emerged as key players for the Pacers as of late and were both rewarded with long-term contracts. They stayed ready for their opportunity and will look to keep that momentum going into next season with the Pacers.
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