Pacers lock in Aaron Nesmith on extension

A proposed deal would send Aaron Nesmith to Los Angeles in exchange for Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht and the Lakers' 2032 first-round pick swap. The pitch frames Nesmith as a two-way wing who could start and defend around Luka Doncic after his run to the 2025 Finals with Indiana.

A writer's trade proposal would send Daniel Gafford and Aaron Nesmith to Atlanta, with Onyeka Okongwu landing in Dallas and Indiana picking up Max Christie and Mouhamed Gueye.

James Johnson has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp contract with the Pacers, according to Jake Fischer. Tony East reports the deal carries Exhibit 9 language, with the 39-year-old having joined Indiana's players-only mini-camp in Nashville before camp opens next week.