According to Tony East of SI.com, the Indiana Pacers have submitted a qualifying offer to forward Obi Toppin, making him a restricted free agent. Toppin is coming off a solid postseason, during which he suited up for 17 games and averaged 20.2 minutes, 10.9 points, and 4.4 rebounds, helping the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. During the regular season, he was a part of one of the best benches, as Indiana was the highest-scoring second unit in the league.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin had a prolific outing in Game 2 against the Knicks on Wednesday, finishing a 130-121 loss with 20 points. He scored a point per minute off the bench, shooting 7-for-10 from the field with a 2-for-4 effort from behind the arc. Toppin also notched three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. The Pacers are struggling in the series, but Toppin has enjoyed the battle against his former team. He has shot a very impressive 70.6 percent through the first two games, averaging 16.0 points with 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Game 3 gives Toppin a chance to make it three 20-point efforts in four games.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Toppin injured his left ankle against the Cavs and could not return to the contest. Before suffering the ankle injury, Toppin had logged 10 points, two rebounds, six assists, one block, and two steals in 16 minutes on the court. The Pacers are pretty roughed up right now, and we could see Jarace Walker get a shot at some rotation minutes if Toppin is unable to suit up.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (calf) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The 25-year-old was questionable coming into this game after missing practice on Wednesday. Despite that, Toppin will play on Thursday and could have an increased role with Aaron Nesmith (shin) ruled out. It's worth noting that Toppin will still have to compete with Jalen Smith for playing time. Toppin should still be able to carve out decent value, but those days might be numbered with Pascal Siakam in town now.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Sacramento. He couldn't practice on Wednesday due to a left calf strain, and it looks like Toppin might have to skip his first game of the season. The 25-year-old is enjoying a decent debut campaign in Indianapolis, averaging 11.6 points with 4.0 rebounds. With Pascal Siakam not yet available for the team, Jalen Smith will likely be in for a very busy night, and Jarace Walker could have a role to play, especially if Aaron Nesmith (shin) can't return to the lineup.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (ankle) was listed on the injury report as questionable as he deals with a left ankle sprain. Ahead of their in-season tournament game on Monday night, head coach Rick Carlisle said that he expects Toppin to play as well as Tyrese Haliburton (illness). That will be two starters upgraded to active which will mean that Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin will remain in their bench roles. Toppin has been on a hot scoring streak over the last couple of games, but he isn't much of a fantasy contributor outside of deeper leagues.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is considered questionable for the in-season tournament knockout game against the Boston Celtics on Monday. The 25-year-old has yet to miss a game this season but he's currently dealing with a left ankle sprain. If he's unable to suit up, Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin would likely see the uptick in minutes while one of them would move up into the starting five. Nesmith seems to be the one that fits the role a little more than Mathurin.
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin is being traded to the Indiana Pacers for two future second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The 25-year-old was constantly blocked by Julius Randle in terms of playing time throughout the course of his Knicks career. In 15 career starting opportunities, however, Toppin has piled up 20.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.7 threes on 44% shooting from beyond the arc over 33.8 minutes per game. The 2020 No. 8 overall pick will jockey with 2023 eighth-overall choice Jarace Walker for minutes at the 4 in Indiana, but Toppin's fantasy prospects undoubtedly heighten with the change of scenery.
Obi Toppin Has Been "Frustrated" With His Role In New York
New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin is reportedly unhappy with his situation in the Big Apple. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News has reported that Toppin "was frustrated at times with his role, although he refrained from complaining to the media" last season. The high-flying forward made 67 regular-season appearances during his third year in the league, making only five starts. He was limited to 15.7 minutes per game and averaged 7.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Toppin impressed as a starter late in the season, notching 21.8 points per game with 44 percent shooting from downtown, and that might earn him a move elsewhere if things don't work out in New York. Toppin could get a bigger role with the Knicks in 2023-24 if Julius Randle gets moved, but Bondy also mentions Indiana as a potential landing spot for the 25-year-old.
New York Knicks power forward Obi Toppin didn't look out of place after taking Julius Randle's (ankle) spot in the starting unit Sunday against Miami. The third-year forward put up 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting and collected eight rebounds with one steal in 31 minutes. Toppin was mostly involved in the offense as a three-point shooter, going 4-for-11 from behind the arc. Randle's availability for Game 2 is currently unclear, but the Knicks will definitely try to do everything possible to have him on the court. Toppin should remain in the starting unit if Randle can't return.
