Jay Huff
#32C · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 166 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 49.0% | 35.0% | 82.7% |
| 2025-26 | 71 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 46.9% | 31.3% | 83.0% |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 60.0% | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$5.0M
AAV
$1.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jay Huff's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $1.7M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Jay's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 28 years old, Jay is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Jay Huff earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 166 career games, Jay has averaged 7.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Jay's strongest metric is FG% at 4896.8, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Jay ranks 91st in overall performance. Jay will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Jay Huff is viewed cautiously amid Indiana's historic losing streak and team struggles. His durability is praised, but inconsistent scoring output disappoints fans expecting more impact. At $1.7M annually, he's affordable but hasn't justified significant role expansion yet. Media focuses on conditioning and availability rather than All-Star potential or trade value. Fans remain skeptical given team's collapse, though his reliability offers modest hope for turnaround.
Transaction History
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