Coming into the 2025 NBA Draft , the Indiana Pacers did not have a first round pick. They ended up with two second round picks, however, in trading for the No. 38 pick from the San Antonio Spurs , and then already possessing the No. 54 pick. In days past, it used to be difficult for second round draft picks to make a team's final roster, but the addition of the two-way contract has eased things. The Pacers used a two-way contract on Taelon Peter, their draft pick at No. 54, as per Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com. The Pacers selected Kam Jones with the No. 38 overall pick in the draft, but he received a standard rookie contract. Peter will be on a two-way contract on the Pacers' roster and thus