Center Keba Keita is now on the Indiana Pacers roster, moving from free agency with no prior NBA roster spot. The 23-year-old rookie's addition was confirmed by the official roster on Saturday, September 19.
The move
Keba Keita, a 23-year-old rookie center, is on the Indiana Pacers roster as of Saturday, September 19, per the official roster. He arrives from free agency, having held no prior NBA roster spot. No report preceded this move; it was detected directly from the roster listing, with no outside source or confidence level attached.
The money
Keita's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Pacers carry a payroll of $203.7 million across 13 contracts for 2026-27, putting the club over the luxury tax. The league cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million, and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Keita has no NBA line from last season. At center, the Pacers' rotation last season featured Ivica Zubac at 23.6 minutes and 11.6 points per game, with Jarace Walker also logging minutes up front at 25.7 minutes and 11.6 points. Indiana's roster now stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Was Keba Keita signed or traded for?
That is not announced. His addition was detected from the official roster, which does not specify signing or trade terms.
What is Keba Keita's contract worth?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Did Keba Keita play in the NBA last season?
No. He has no NBA line from last season.
How large is the Pacers roster now?
Indiana carries 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.