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Grade Indiana Pacers release Tony Bradley
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Indiana made a cost-cutting move by releasing Bradley ahead of a contract guarantee deadline. Headlines show Atlanta quickly signed him, indicating modest rotation value for playoff depth. The Pacers' waiver decision suggests Bradley wasn't crucial to their core rotation plans. Fans viewed this as typical deadline maneuvering rather than a controversial decision. Indiana will rely on remaining centers without significant roster impact from his departure.
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Indiana Pacers' release of Tony Bradley grades out as a poor deal (D), adding depth at the position. The Indiana Pacers took a risk with this release, and the results on the court will ultimately determine whether this decision pays off.
Transaction Info
- Type
- Release
- Date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Season
- 2025-26
Waived C Tony Bradley.
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The Indiana Pacers released Tony Bradley on January 5, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NBA move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D, Sentiment A+.
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