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Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Sidelined Through The All-Star Break

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out through the All-Star break. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks and will remain sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards. Thomas Bryant is expected to continue as the starting center while Turner is on the mend, with Jahlil Okafor serving as his backup. The former top-3 pick has just signed a 10-day contract with the Pacers.
3 days ago   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner In Danger Of Missing A Second Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) carries a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's action against the New York Knicks. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Turner practiced in "some capacity" on Monday. However, he may be forced to skip a second straight game due to a cervical strain. With Turner sidelined, Thomas Bryant logged his third start of the season in Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has averaged 14.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals as a starter in 2024-25.
4 days ago   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Out Against The Lakers

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is out on Saturday against the Lakers. The 28-year-old has averaged 15.1 points, 6.6 boards, and 1.8 blocks this season, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. But he's only missed four games leading up to the meeting with the Lakers, so that's been a plus for fantasy managers. Until Turner is back on the floor, whenever that may be, Thomas Bryant, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, will presumably continue to fill the hole at the five. Obi Toppin, amassing 10 points, six boards, and one steal in Thursday's win over the Clippers, should also remain in line for more playing time.
7 days ago   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Ruled Out For Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Turner only played five minutes on Thursday before exiting the game due to a possible concussion. The Pacers are calling his absence a neck strain, so Turner appears to have avoided going into concussion protocol. The absence of Turner does leave the Pacers shorthanded for Saturday's game. The expectation is that Obi Toppin and Thomas Bryant will be asked to play bigger roles in the rotation. Both players appear to be viable streaming options with Turner sidelined. Bryant posted a double-double on Thursday, so fantasy managers might want to play the hot hand.
7 days ago   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Sits Out Monday's Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) will not play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Indiana begins a back-to-back on Monday night, and Turner has been ruled out with a right peroneal strain after the team gave him a questionable tag on the injury report earlier in the day. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle considers Turner day-to-day. Thomas Bryant is likely to make his second start as a Pacer. His debut in the role could not have gone much better, as the 27-year-old notched 22 points, eight rebounds, and a pair of steals in a 129-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 8. Obi Toppin's workload might also increase with Turner's absence.
Feb 4   
Andrew Nembhard  • PG  •  Pacers

Andrew Nembhard Out Against Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He is forced to come out of the lineup due to a back problem. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy have an opportunity to get more playing time in the backcourt with Nembhard out. McConnell, who averages 10.1 points and 4.5 assists for the season, stands out as the best fantasy option among these three players.
Jan 29   
Bennedict Mathurin  • SG  •  Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Unavailable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He was added late to the injury report with an illness, and Mathurin is forced to miss his second game of the season. Players like Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard should share Mathurin's minutes on Wednesday. However, none of the trio stands out as a good source of fantasy value.
Jan 29   
Aaron Nesmith  • PF  •  Pacers

Aaron Nesmith Returns With A Minutes Restriction

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will return to the lineup on Thursday against Detroit, but he will have a minutes restriction. Per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has not specified what it will be. Nesmith has been out since Nov. 1, so it's no surprise Indiana wants to ease him back into action. He will probably come off the bench, which will help the team control his minutes better. Before suffering a left ankle sprain, Nesmith averaged 9.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 22.7 minutes.
Jan 16   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Cleared For Action Thursday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) will suit up against Detroit on Thursday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available, meaning Haliburton will sit out only one game due to a mild groin strain. Haliburton's presence reduces the fantasy value of Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. Ben Sheppard might also take a hit because he started instead of Haliburton on Tuesday against Cleveland. However, with Bennedict Mathurin (suspension) unavailable, there is a possibility Sheppard remains in the starting unit for Thursday's game. Haliburton has not played well against Cade Cunningham and the Pistons this season, averaging 17.0 points and 4.5 assists.
Jan 16   
Aaron Nesmith  • PF  •  Pacers

Aaron Nesmith Might Return To Action Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) might be ready to return to the lineup on Thursday against Detroit, with the team listing him as questionable on the injury report. He has picked up the questionable tag after missing nearly 11 weeks due to a left ankle sprain. Nesmith was a starter for the Pacers early in the campaign over Bennedict Mathurin, so it will be interesting to see how the rotation works out with everybody healthy. Indiana has played well with its current lineup, going 12-4 since Dec. 8. Even if Mathurin gets bumped to the bench, he should still have a major role to play, with Nesmith's return having a much bigger impact on Ben Sheppard's playing time.
Jan 16   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Questionable Thursday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He's nursing a "mild" groin strain, which has already kept Haliburton out of one game. Ben Sheppard replaced Haliburton in the starting lineup against Cleveland on Tuesday, but he didn't do much in 32 minutes. T.J. McConnell also picked up a few extra minutes and came close to a double-double off the bench. Bennedict Mathurin (suspension) is already out for Thursday's game, so several players must step up offensively if Haliburton also can't play.
Jan 16   
Bennedict Mathurin  • SG  •  Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin Suspended For Thursday's Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin has been handed a one-game suspension, meaning he will not be available for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Mathurin was given the suspension for inappropriate contact and verbal abuse of a game official. The incident occurred in Tuesday's 127-117 loss to Cleveland. Jarace Walker could feature more in the rotation with Mathurin out. However, Indiana might have Aaron Nesmith (ankle) back in the lineup, which would bump Walker down on the depth chart.
Jan 16   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Out On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) won't play on Tuesday versus the Cavs. Head coach Rick Carlisle clarified Halliburton's ailment, reporting he's been bothered by a groin issue as opposed to a hamstring injury. For now, the 24-year-old is considered day-to-day. Haliburton is having a down year compared to last, averaging 18.1 points, 8.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds with 1.3 steals. But he's at least stayed healthy, with Tuesday night marking his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. Ben Sheppard will get the start against Cleveland. However, T.J. McConnell, Pascal Siakam, and Bennedict Mathurin should benefit the most from Halliburton's absence.
Jan 14   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Doubtful Tuesday Against The Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) only played 19 minutes in his team's win over the Cavs on Sunday night, and it looks unlikely that he'll be available Tuesday for the rematch in Indianapolis. After he departed, Andrew Nembhard stepped up with 19 points, four assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. T.J. McConnell had eight assists and six points in 17 minutes off the bench. If Haliburton sits on Tuesday as expected, it would be his first absence of the season and leave heavy usage for McConnell and Nembhard. Both will be excellent streaming and DFS options Tuesday despite a tough matchup against the Cavaliers, who had won 12 straight before losing Sunday.
Jan 14   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Upgraded To Available

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) will be in the lineup on Friday against Golden State. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Haliburton will look to bag a second consecutive double-double on Friday against a depleted Warriors team. Indiana is considered an 11-point favorite for the contest, meaning there is a high chance of a blowout, which may limit Haliburton's minutes. With this in mind, fantasy managers might not get full value out of Haliburton on Friday.
Jan 10   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Upgraded To Available

According to Alex Golden of the Setting the Pace podcast, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) has been upgraded to available to play against the Golden State Warriors. Turner was listed on the injury report earlier in the day due to dealing with an illness. The 28-year-old will go up against a banged-up Golden State Warriors team who will be down Draymond Green (back), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle), and maybe Trayce Jackson-Davis (eye - questionable).
Jan 10   
Myles Turner  • C  •  Pacers

Myles Turner Questionable Friday With Illness

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) has been listed on the injury report as questionable while he deals with an illness. If he's able to give it a go, he'll go up against a banged-up Golden State Warriors team who will be down Draymond Green (back), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle), and maybe Trayce Jackson-Davis (eye - questionable). On the other hand, Thomas Bryant would probably stay in the starting five if Turner doesn't suit up. Bryant posted 22 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in their last game against the Bulls.
Jan 10   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Could Miss Friday's Game Against Warriors

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) drew a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors while dealing with a right ankle sprain. The star point guard hasn't missed a game yet this season, so this could be his first absence through the first 39 games. If he's unable to suit up, Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin will get instant boosts in fantasy value while T.J. McConnell may move into the starting five. Nembhard had the biggest game of the three in their last game with 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Jan 10   
Tyrese Haliburton  • PG  •  Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable to play on Wednesday against Chicago. The star guard hurt his ankle on Monday versus Brooklyn but was able to finish the game. However, the team has given him a questionable designation on the injury report entering Wednesday. T.J. McConnell will likely replace Haliburton in the starting unit if he can't play, while Andrew Nembhard might also see an uptick in minutes. The Pacers' backcourt should find plenty of joy against a team that gives up the second-most points in the league (121.0).
Jan 8   
Obi Toppin  • PF  •  Pacers

Obi Toppin Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's been out for a pair of games with a left ankle sprain, and the team considers him day-to-day. Jarace Walker has impressed in an expanded role lately and should continue to get extra work if Toppin remains out. The 21-year-old has bagged 13.0 points and 3.3 rebounds across the past three games.
Dec 31   
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