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Kobe Brown • PF • Pacers

Kobe Brown Won't Play on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Kobe Brown (back) is ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown was forced to exit early during Tuesday's game due to a back issue. He's not feeling 100 percent yet, but fantasy managers should check back for another update ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. His absence should mean larger roles for Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin, and Jalen Slawson. Walker likely has the highest upside among the three players ahead of Thursday's slate.

Apr 9

Ben Sheppard • SF • Pacers

Ben Sheppard to Miss Third Straight Game

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This marks the third game in a row that Sheppard has missed due to a lingering hip issue. His next chance to play will come on Friday, so fantasy managers should check for another update ahead of that contest. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson should see a boost in playing time with Sheppard sidelined. Jackson is the better fantasy option between the two, with 10 or more points scored in three of his last five games.

Apr 9

Jarace Walker • PF • Pacers

Jarace Walker is Available on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (hip) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Walker is dealing with a hip issue, but it won't be enough to hold him out of this contest. He finished with 11 points, five assists, and six rebounds across 28 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. Given the injuries to this roster, Walker is likely going to continue playing significant minutes over the final few games of the regular season. He's usually a consistent enough contributor to be trusted as a DFS option ahead of Thursday's game.

Apr 9

Jarace Walker • PF • Pacers

Jarace Walker May Exit Pacers Lineup Again Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (back) could be back in street clothes on Thursday night, as the team has listed him as questionable for a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. Walker shook off a back injury to end a four-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota, recording 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. If he plays on Thursday, Walker is expected to see higher offensive usage again, as Indiana will remain without Pascal Siakam (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (back). Walker's absence would open up more playing time for Obi Toppin, Jalen Slawson, and Kobe Brown (back).

Apr 9

Aaron Nesmith • PF • Pacers

Aaron Nesmith Out for Sixth Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (neck) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, missing his sixth consecutive game. Health issues have limited Nesmith to just 45 outings this campaign, and there's no point in bringing him back for the final regular-season games. Pascal Siakam (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are also out, so reserves like Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson, and Quenton Jackson will have more prominent roles in a favorable fantasy matchup. Given how poor both defenses have been this season, it should be a free-scoring game.

Apr 9

T.J. McConnell • PG • Pacers |

Andrew Nembhard • PG • Pacers

Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell Unavailable Thursday

Indiana Pacers guards Andrew Nembhard (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will remain out on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players exited the lineup at the start of the month and will sit out a fifth consecutive game, as Nembhard is dealing with a back problem and McConnell is managing a hamstring injury. With the two playmakers sidelined, Indiana will continue to rely more on Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, and Kam Jones in the backcourt. Of the trio, Thompson had the best outing in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, tallying a team-high 17 points. Thompson formed the starting backcourt with Jackson, who finished with nine points, four assists, and one steal.

Apr 9

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Remains Out on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This marks the third game in a row that Siakam has missed due to a lingering ankle injury. The Pacers are eliminated from playoff contention, so there's no reason to play Siakam at less than 100 percent health. There's a good chance that Siakam is done for the season, but his next chance to play will come on Friday. Obi Toppin should be a more attractive streaming choice and DFS option with Siakam sidelined. Toppin finished with 14 points and three rebounds across 22 minutes on Tuesday.

Apr 8

Andrew Nembhard • PG • Pacers

Andrew Nembhard Misses Fourth Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's on the injury report due to thoracic and lumbar injury management, sitting out a fourth consecutive contest. With Nembhard out of the picture, Quenton Jackson has enjoyed a stint as a starter and is expected to lead the backcourt again, especially with T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also unavailable. Jackson has averaged 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game since Nembhard departed the lineup. Kam Jones and Ethan Thompson also benefit from Nembhard's absence.

Apr 7

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Unavailable Tuesday Night

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Cameroonian star injured his left ankle on Friday night against Charlotte and could be done for the rest of the season. After Tuesday, the Pacers will have only three more games to go. Jalen Slawson stepped into the first unit as Siakam's replacement on Sunday against Cleveland and is likely to maintain the spot after a productive outing. Across a team-high 33 minutes, Slawson had 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

Apr 7

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Ruled Out Sunday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (ankle) will not play Sunday against Cleveland after suffering an ankle injury in his last outing. His absence could move Obi Toppin into a larger role, with the athletic forward posting 11 points, three three-pointers, four rebounds, and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in his last game. Kobe Brown also impressed with 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes and could remain fantasy relevant in deeper formats. If Jarace Walker (back) remains out, both Toppin and Brown become viable short-term streaming options.

Apr 5

Andrew Nembhard • PG • Pacers

Andrew Nembhard Ruled Out Vs. Cleveland

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play Sunday against Cleveland as he continues to manage a lingering back issue. His absence should keep Quenton Jackson in a starting role after he produced 16 points, two three-pointers, three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during his last outing. Ethan Thompson logged 30 minutes off the bench and could remain in the rotation, while Taelon Peter offers deep-league streaming appeal for managers chasing three-pointers. With multiple Pacers guards sidelined, Jackson looks like the safest short-term assist streamer until Nembhard returns.

Apr 5

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Exits Early Friday Due to Back Injury

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (back) didn't finish Friday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. He missed the final few minutes of the game, with the team announcing that Siakam won't return due to a bruised lower back. Before exiting with 3:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, Siakam had an excellent performance. He finished with a game-high 30 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 34 minutes. Siakam's early exit on Friday night leaves him questionable for Sunday's meeting with Cleveland. Obi Toppin, Micah Potter, and Jarace Walker (back) would all be candidates for larger roles if Siakam misses time, although the latter has been out of the lineup for the last few games due to a back issue of his own.

Apr 3

Obi Toppin • PF • Pacers

Obi Toppin Ready for Action Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available, clearing the way for Toppin to make his seventh straight appearance. At times, he has been quite productive off the bench, but Toppin finished with only six points, three rebounds, and three assists on Wednesday against Chicago. His impact may be limited again on Friday, as Charlotte gives up the fifth-fewest bench points in the Association.

Apr 3

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Good to Go Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) will suit up on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. His status has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Despite health issues, Siakam has played in seven consecutive games. He has averaged 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30.1 minutes over that span. The four-time All-Star draws a good matchup on Friday, with Charlotte ranked ninth in the league for most points allowed to power forwards.

Apr 3

T.J. McConnell • PG • Pacers

T.J. McConnell Ruled Out Friday

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets, leaving Indiana thin in the backcourt again. Quenton Jackson drew a start last game and finished with eight points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 17 minutes, while Ethan Thompson broke out for 24 points with five three-pointers, two rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 31 minutes. Thompson looks like a speculative deep-league add, though his role remains uncertain. Kam Jones could remain a streaming option after handing out seven assists in 25 minutes.

Apr 2

Aaron Nesmith • PF • Pacers

Aaron Nesmith to Miss Third Straight Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, marking his third straight absence. His continued absence should keep Kobe Brown in a meaningful role after Brown produced 17 points, one three-pointer, eight rebounds, and six assists in 28 minutes as a spot starter last game. Brown shapes up as a viable deep-league streamer while Indiana remains shorthanded, with Jarace Walker (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) also sidelined. Pascal Siakam (knee), if active, should continue to carry more of the offense.

Apr 2

Andrew Nembhard • PG • Pacers

Andrew Nembhard is Ruled Out for Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Nembhard will miss his second straight game due to back soreness. The Pacers aren't playing for anything besides lottery odds right now, so they have little incentive to play anyone at less than 100 percent. It's unclear when Nembhard will return, but his next chance to play will come on Sunday. Quenton Jackson should see an increased role on Friday, but he hasn't done enough lately to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats.

Apr 2

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam is Probable for Friday's Game

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Siakam is expected to be active once again after playing during Wednesday's game. He finished with 25 points, four rebounds, and five assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's victory. Given the injuries to this roster, Siakam should continue to be a focal point in the offense. When active, Siakam is a must-start in all fantasy formats. He should be ready to go on Friday, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off in case something changes.

Apr 2

Obi Toppin • PF • Pacers

Obi Toppin Good to Go Against Chicago

Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against Chicago after entering with a probable tag, giving Indiana another usable frontcourt body amid multiple injuries. He has averaged 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.6 three-pointers in 18.7 minutes over his last five games with a 26.9 usage rate, making him a viable deep-league streamer while the roster is thin. His minutes floor looks safer with Andrew Nembhard (back) and Aaron Nesmith (neck) sidelined, while Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff should continue seeing stable workloads alongside him in expanded rotations.

Apr 1

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam to Play on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (knee) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Siakam will play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to a lingering right knee issue. The Pacers have a ton of injuries right now, so Siakam is the go-to guy on offense. This season, Siakam is averaging 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists across 33.4 minutes per game. He is one of the most elite fantasy options at the power forward spot right now. Siakam needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats.

Apr 1

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