Pacers’ Delon Wright Taken Off After Shocking Head Clash with Jaylen Clark—What Happens Next?

Tuesday night’s preseason clash between the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves took an unexpected twist when Pacers guard Delon Wright had to leave the floor early after a nasty collision to the head. The incident happened around midcourt, with Timberwolves rookie Jaylen Clark charging in for a steal — only for their heads to unfortunately collide as Wright turned, sending him crashing hard onto the hardwood. It was a tense moment, no doubt — Wright stayed down briefly before being helped to the locker room, ruled out with a head injury that has folks anxiously waiting for updates. This setback comes as Wright, a seasoned journeyman who’s suited up for nearly a dozen NBA teams, battles for a roster spot this season. Meanwhile, Clark himself faced trouble off the play with neck spasms, sidelining him as well. Amid the drama, the Pacers eked out a 135-134 overtime win, with notable contributions from RayJ Dennis and Pascal Siakam. With the regular season right around the corner, this game served as a stark reminder: preseason isn’t all just warmups — it can get real, real fast. LEARN MORE