Source: Pacers guaranteeing Keifer Sykes' contract for the rest of the 2021-22 season

This is a significant moment for him. NBA teams had until 5 p.m. ET on Friday to waive players on non-guaranteed contracts.

Keifer Sykes was in camp with the Pacers, then signed his first NBA contract on Dec. 27.

Keifer Sykes is here to stay.

The Pacers will keep the point guard, guaranteeing his contract for the rest of the season, a league source told Fieldhouse Files.

NBA teams have until 5 p.m. ET then to decide on players with non-guaranteed deals. If not waived, allowing …