Indiana Pacers Roster
- Eastern Central
- Stadium
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard declined to comment if Buddy Hield would remain with the organization moving ahead. The 30-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. He also shot 42.5% from deep. Indiana is in rebuilding mode, so parting ways with Hield, who has one year left on his contract before hitting the open market, could be on the horizon. However, Hield will draw plenty of interest from teams around the NBA and is expected to remain a productive fantasy option regardless of where he is next season. His durability over the years is another feather in his cap.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hip) won't play against the Pistons. The veteran has a sore hip, so he'll join Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) and Chris Duarte (ankle) on the sidelines. As a result, Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin should absorb most of the backcourt minutes. However, Gabe York, who scored nine points in 14 minutes versus the Knicks on Wednesday night, could see a surge in DFS interest.
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Pistons. No surprise here, as Turner has missed the last six games because of left ankle soreness. Jalen Smith (knee) is also out, meaning Isaiah Jackson should draw the start. Jackson has averaged 10.9 points, 6.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 10 starts this season, so he'll receive plenty of attention from DFS managers. At the same time, Oshae Brissett should be considered for those in large GPP formats.
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (knee) won't suit up on Friday against Detroit because of right knee soreness. Myles Turner (ankle) is out also, meaning Isaiah Jackson, who will likely start, will see a substantial increase in fantasy attention. Jackson has averaged 10.9 points, 6.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 10 starts in 2022-23, so he'll offer plenty of value to DFS managers.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) has seemingly been shut down for the remainder of the season as he's missed the last five games and hasn't even been upgraded to questionable for most of these absences. The third-year guard will most likely finish as a top three most improved player of the year finalist as he averaged 20.7 points, 10.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. The streaming options would most likely be Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell if he plays.
