The Indiana Pacers are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans, and they have bolstered their roster by acquiring center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat. This trade involves a swap of second-round picks in the 2031 NBA Draft, and Bryant is expected to play in the upcoming game.

In his brief stint with the Heat, Bryant averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds over ten games this season. His career stats highlight a more productive player, with averages of 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds across 277 games.