The Indiana Pacers are bringing back center Isaiah Jackson, a young big man with traits that are rare. He might start this year for the Pacers.

Free agent center Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers.

Isaiah Jackson is staying with the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old center will be returning to the Pacers on a three-year, $21 million deal, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Jackson missed the majority of the 2024-25 season after tearing his Achilles tendon on Nov. 1. He only played in five games last season before the injury.