"Pacers Secure Tyrese Haliburton with Lucrative Max Contract Extension"
Tyrese Haliburton has agreed to a five-year, $260 million max contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, making him the highest-paid player in the franchise's history. The deal will begin in the 2024-25 season and will not affect the Pacers' current cap space. Haliburton, an All-Star point guard, has been instrumental in changing the trajectory of the Pacers' franchise since joining in 2022. He averaged 20.7 points and 10.4 assists per game last season and is known for his offensive prowess and defensive skills. The extension will tighten the Pacers' salary cap situation but still allows them to build a competitive roster.