Freeman accumulated one rebound and one block over three minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to the Raptors. Freeman barely saw the floor again Tuesday, having played more than 10 minutes only twice thus far. Despite dealing with a number of injuries, the Pacers have seen no reason to extend Freeman beyond a depth role. He has scored a total of just 20 points across 13 games, recording a season-high six points against the Rockets.
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF187.51.81.00.40.30.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.00.70.32024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.10.12024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%48.0%57.9%16.7%53.8%52.1%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-491.400
Team
Indiana Pacers
Birthdate
7/29/2000 (24)
Status
TWO-WAY
HT/WT
6'7", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 2; Pk 50 (IND)
Birthplace
Cleveland, OH, USA
Position
PF
College
Akron
Career History
Indiana Pacers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Freeman accumulated one rebound and one block over three minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to the Raptors. Freeman barely saw the floor again Tuesday, having played more than 10 minutes only twice thus far. Despite dealing with a number of injuries, the Pacers have seen no reason to extend Freeman beyond a depth role. He has scored a total of just 20 points across 13 games, recording a season-high six points against the Rockets.
Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets. Far from surprising here, but Freeman will return to his regular bench with the return of Myles Turner to the starting lineup. Freeman is averaging 9.9 minutes per game in seven outings (one start) this season, so he's not expected to see heavy minutes off the bench with both Turner and Pascal Siakam managing most of the frontcourt minutes.
Freeman is in the Pacers' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports. With Myles Turner (calf) sidelined and backup big men James Wiseman (Achilles) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) done for the year, Freeman will make his first career start Monday. Freeman, the Pacers' second-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, has seen sparse playing time this season, but he has a chance to earn a bigger spot in the rotation with a solid outing Monday.
Freeman fouled out of Monday's preseason matchup against the Grizzlies with 3:59 remaining in the fourth quarter, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports. Freeman produced six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes. Freeman was efficient while racking up seven rebounds, tying Myles Turner for the team high. Freeman injured his knee during Thursday's preseason win over the Cavaliers, though he was able to accumulate 24 minutes on Monday, so the injury is likely already past him. The 24-year-old's next chance to suit up will come in the Pacers' final preseason game on Thursday versus the Hornets.
Freeman needed assistance walking to the locker room during Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers after suffering an apparent right knee injury, Tony East of SI.com reports. Freeman wasn't able to bend his knee much on his way off the floor, per East. He's likely headed to the locker room for further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. Freeman finished the game with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, an assist and a block across 16 minutes off the bench.
Freeman and the Pacers agreed on a two-way contract Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Freeman, who spent five years at Akron, was the 50th overall pick in the 2024 Draft. It's not too surprising that he was signed to a two-way contract. He'll spend the majority of the season in the G League getting developmental minutes.