The Indiana Pacers announced Sunday they have assigned forward Rakeem Christmas to their affiliate in the NBA’s Development League, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Christmas has appeared in six games so far in his second season for the Pacers, averaging 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds per game. The 6-9 forward out of Syracuse has also played in seven games on assignment with the Mad Ants, averaging 10 points, 5.7 boards, and 1.3 blocks per contest.
Christmas and the Mad Ants will host the Erie Bayhawks on Sunday night at 5:00 PM ET. Watch on Pacers.