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Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Out Versus Cleveland

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Magic. As a result, Obi Toppin entered the starting lineup. Unfortunately, he struggled, ending the night with only four points. With Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith off the injury report, it's unknown if Toppin will remain with the first five. However, if he does stay in the starting lineup, there's a good chance he'll play better this time around.

2 days ago

Tyrese Haliburton • PG • Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Remains Out On Sunday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) will remain out for Sunday's Central Division clash with the Cavaliers. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Orlando Magic. But the Pacers are thinking about the playoffs, so Haliburton can take another game off. T.J. McConnell got the start versus Orlando, finishing with 12 points and three assists. Quenton Jackson, who had 13 points, could also be in line for more work, assuming he gets the call from the G League.

2 days ago

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Won't Play Against Orlando

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) won't play on Friday against Orlando. The former Raptor had 10 points and eight boards in Thursday's win over the Cavs. However, the Pacers are locked into a playoff spot, so Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton (back), Aaron Nesmith (rest), Andrew Nembhard (thumb), and Myles Turner (knee) also won't suit up. Obi Toppin, averaging 28 points and seven rebounds in two starts this season, will likely fill the void at the four spot.

3 days ago

Myles Turner • C • Pacers

Myles Turner Ruled Out On Friday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (knee) won't play on Friday against the Magic. The Pacers are going to the playoffs. As a result, Tyrese Haliburton (back), Pascal Siakam (elbow), Aaron Nesmith (rest), and Andrew Nembhard (thumb) also won't suit up. But as far the middle is concerned, Thomas Bryant, averaging 12.6 points and 8.0 rebounds in seven starts this season, will likely get all the minutes he can handle on Friday night.

3 days ago

Tyrese Haliburton • PG • Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Won't Face The Magic

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) won't play on Friday against the Magic. He had an excellent game in Thursday's win over the Cavs, amassing 23 points, 10 assists, and eight boards. The Pacers are expected to enter the postseason as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, so Myles Turner (knee), Pascal Siakam (elbow), Aaron Nesmith (rest), and Andrew Nembhard (thumb) also won't suit up. As a result, T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Thomas Bryant, and Obi Toppin should all make excellent value plays for DFS managers.

3 days ago

Ben Sheppard • SF • Pacers

Ben Sheppard Out Of Action On Thursday

Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports that Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to a sprained left toe, Sheppard has been downgraded from questionable to unavailable. Thursday's game will be the third he's missed in a row because of the injury. The 23-year-old not playing won't impact fantasy much this evening, as he's averaged just 5.3 points during 19.5 minutes per contest across 63 games during the 2024-25 campaign.

4 days ago

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Slated To Suit Up Against Wizards

Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports that Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (elbow) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Siakam missed only his second game of the season on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets when he had to depart the lineup due to an elbow injury. The star forward has only scored 20 points once in his last seven outings. However, having Siakam return after a one-game absence should provide fantasy managers with a valuable asset for Tuesday's game.

6 days ago

Ben Sheppard • SF • Pacers

Ben Sheppard Questionable For Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (toe) has been labeled as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. A toe injury might lead to a second consecutive absence for Sheppard, who is averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 19.5 minutes for the season. Sheppard is a valuable member of the rotation, but his game is not suited for fantasy basketball. Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin, who tend to be significantly more productive, will likely share the leftover minutes on Tuesday night if Sheppard cannot return.

7 days ago

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Could Be Out For Second Straight Game

Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (elbow) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Siakam missed only his second game of the season on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets when he had to depart the lineup due to an elbow injury. Obi Toppin moved into the starting unit and had a big game with 22 points. He will likely keep hold of the spot if Siakam does not return on Tuesday. It's a juicy matchup against the league's weakest defense, so Toppin may do even better than his performance on Sunday.

7 days ago

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Ruled Out On Sunday

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) will miss Sunday's matchup in Denver. He had a monster outing on Friday in Utah, finishing with 22 points, four blocks, and three steals. However, the former Raptor won't suit up because of right olecranon bursitis. As a result, Obi Toppin, who had 34 points and 10 rebounds in his only start of the year on March 17 (Siakam's last absence) is worth considering for fantasy purposes.

Apr 6

Pascal Siakam • PF • Pacers

Pascal Siakam Iffy For Matchup With Jazz

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) has received a questionable status due to elbow bursitis and may not suit up against the Utah Jazz on Friday. If there's ever a good time to get a rest game, the Pacers would likely choose this one against a banged-up and last-place Jazz team. So, if Siakam doesn't suit up, while Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Bennedict Mathurin (calf) are both questionable, they could be very thin in the frontcourt. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker, and T.J. McConnell could all see a big bump in minutes and usage. In their last game, Walker played the most out of the three and posted 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Apr 4

Aaron Nesmith • PF • Pacers

Aaron Nesmith Could Miss Friday's Action

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is dealing with some ankle soreness and has been listed on the injury report as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Since his big injury stretch towards the beginning of the season, Nesmith has only missed one game since January 14. In their last game against the Charlotte Hornets, he registered 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and shot 3-for-9 from deep. If he's unable to play, Obi Toppin could see some more minutes if Bennedict Mathurin (calf) gets ruled out as well.

Apr 4

Bennedict Mathurin • SG • Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Questionable On Friday Against Jazz

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff race. If he's forced to miss another game, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell should both get a little bump in minutes again. The former is still available in a wide range of leagues and averages 10.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Apr 4

Bennedict Mathurin • SG • Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Iffy For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Nesmith received a significant boost in playing time and rewarded head coach Rick Carlisle's trust with a team-high 24 points. He also made contributions on the defensive end, blocking two shots and snagging one steal.

Apr 2

Myles Turner • C • Pacers

Myles Turner May Miss Another Game Wednesday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old big man was a late scratch for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness and has not yet fully recovered. Thomas Bryant moved into the starting five on Monday but had a fairly quiet evening with seven points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker provided frontcourt backup off the bench, making many fantasy managers happy by combining for 34 points. If Turner remains out on Wednesday, it will once again take a collective effort to make up for his absence.

Apr 2

Myles Turner • C • Pacers

Myles Turner Sidelined On Monday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Going into Monday's contest, he had only sat out once in the last 20 games. However, Turner was added late to the Pacers' injury report due to an illness that will keep him out of the lineup. With the big man out of action this evening, the team's frontcourt will likely rely on Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin to soak up some minutes.

Mar 31

Bennedict Mathurin • SG • Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Available Monday

According to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that guard Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mathurin is playing after carrying a questionable tag earlier due to a sprained left ankle. The 22-year-old has received a few starts recently but has shifted back to a bench role with Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith back in the lineup. He's registered at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, and he could make an impact for fantasy managers during tonight's matchup.

Mar 24

Bennedict Mathurin • SG • Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is in danger of missing the first game of the week against the Minnesota Timberwolves with an ankle sprain. Over the last nine games, Mathurin has averaged 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 threes per game while shooting 43.4% from the floor and a red-hot 47.1% from deep. He even received a few starts in that span but shifted back to a bench role with Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith back in the lineup. If he can't suit up Monday, look for Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, and Ben Sheppard to get some extra minutes off of the bench.

Mar 24

Tyrese Haliburton • PG • Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Back On Saturday Night

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) will suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the last three games because of back soreness, including Thursday's matchup between both clubs. But now that Haliburton is back for the rematch, he'll reclaim his spot as the team's primary playmaker and ball handler. As such, Bennedict Mathurin, who combined for 73 points while Haliburton was away, likely won't be as productive.

Mar 22

Tyrese Haliburton • PG • Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Sidelined Again On Thursday

According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Due to back soreness, the 25-year-old will miss his third consecutive contest. Haliburton was listed as questionable earlier in the day but has since been downgraded to out. Benedict Mathurin should continue to start in place of Haliburton. Fantasy managers could consider Mathurin a solid option for tonight's matchup. He registered 23 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal during 32 minutes in his last outing against Dallas on Wednesday.

Mar 20

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