James Johnson signs Exhibit 9 training-camp deal to rejoin Pacers

Johnson signed an Exhibit 9 deal to participate in camp as a veteran locker-room presence; his roster status after camp depends on team flexibility and evaluations.

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- Johnson’s deal is Exhibit 9 (training-camp) not a veteran-minimum contract.
- Pacers are hard-capped at the first apron and cannot sign him to a veteran minimum until November.
- Team said they have an open roster spot that becomes more flexible as the season progresses.
- GM Chad Buchanan: Johnson brings important locker-room value and understands the coaches’ expectations.
- Johnson has rejoined Indiana multiple times previously; the club expects him to help set tone in camp.
- No guarantee he remains on the regular-season roster beyond training camp.

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