Tony Bradley‘s 10-day contract with the Pacers expired after Saturday’s game, but coach Rick Carlisle told reporters he’ll be signed to another 10-day deal, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link).
Bradley began the season on Indiana’s roster, but he was waived on January 5 before his $2,940,876 salary became fully guaranteed. He was re-signed to a 10-day deal three days later.
Bradley has appeared in six games since rejoining the team, logging at least 15 minutes four times, including tonight as he finished with 12 points and three rebounds in a loss to Detroit. He’s part of a crowded big man rotation along with Jay Huff, Isaiah Jackson and Micah Potter.
The 28-year-old center suffered a fracture on the tip of his right thumb in mid-December that forced him to play while wearing a splint. That and the addition of Potter, who played well after joining the team on December 26, helped to make Bradley expendable.
The Pacers don’t play again until Monday at Philadelphia, so they’ll likely wait until then to re-sign Bradley. Assuming that happens, his next 10-day contract would run through January 28, making him eligible for five more games.
Players are only permitted to sign two 10-day contracts with a team during each season. If Indiana wants to keep Bradley on the roster past then, he’ll have to be given a standard deal.