Report: Pacers sign second-round pick Johnny Furphy to 4-year contract

Former Kansas guard Johnny Furphy, the 35th pick in the 2024 NBA draft, signed his second-round contract with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, the team announced.

Furphy, who was born in Australia, reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the team, according to Tony East of All Pacers. The contract will pay Furphy just above $1.85 million in the first year and has a team option in the fourth year.

The 19-year-old was among three draft picks by the Pacers this year, joining Tristen Newton (No. 49) and Enrique Freeman (No. 50). Furphy is one of 11 second-round picks to agree to terms on a contract.

Furphy was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team after averaging nine points, 4.9 rebounds and one assist on 46.6% shooting from the field at Kansas. He scored in double figures 14 times, including a season-high 23 points and 11 rebounds on Jan. 22.

The 6-foot-9 guard played a larger role for the Jayhawks over the second half of the season, starting in 18 out of the last 19 games. He averaged 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals on 34.9% shooting from 3-point range over that span.

Furphy will play with the Pacers in the NBA Summer League for at least five games beginning on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be joined by Newton and Freeman, along with roster players Kendall Brown, Ben Sheppard, Oscar Tshiebwe and Jarace Walker.