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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell remain out vs. CHA
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Nembhard and McConnell will miss a second consecutive game due to their respective injuries. The former's absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Quenton Jackson set to fill the void once again. Due to the Pacers' many injuries, especially on the perimeter, Jackson is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker remain out vs. CHA
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (neck) and Jarace Walker (back) are out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the third straight missed by Nesmith and Walker due to their respective injuries. For Wednesday's win over the Bulls, Jay Huff and Kobe Brown moved into the starting lineup, and both were productive. However, Brown logged 28 minutes to Huff's 17, and the latter has played 20 minutes or less in each of his last three appearances. This trend makes Brown the safer option for deep-league managers. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin probable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) and Obi Toppin (foot) are probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Siakam and Toppin were also probable ahead of Wednesday's win over the Bulls, a game in which the two logged 22 and 11 minutes, respectively. They'll likely take on similar workloads on Friday. While Siakam can still be rostered in fantasy leagues under those circumstances, Toppin cannot. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown posts 17/8/6 line in win over Chicago
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:54 PM
Kobe Brown logged 17 points (8-of-10 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Brown was one of many Pacers starters to have their way with the Bulls on Wednesday. In his 28 minutes, the third-year forward missed just two shots before finishing as Indiana's third leading scorer, and also tied a season-high in assists. Brown's opportunities and production have increased since being traded from the Clippers to the Pacers ahead of February's trade deadline. He could potentially have some value as a streaming option towards the back half of Championship Week. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam tallies 25 points in win over Bulls
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:48 PM
Pascal Siakam added 25 points (11-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in the win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite previously being questionable with a knee issue, Siakam played and was arguably the most productive player on the floor on Wednesday. A one-sided affair limited the former Most Improved Player to just 22 minutes of game play. However, even in his limited action, he led the Pacers in scoring and was one of the team's top facilitators. Siakam should remain a productive player so long as he takes the floor for this injury-hit Indiana team with one of the worst records in the NBA. Fantasy managers should expect more production from him on Friday against the Hornets. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown enters starting lineup vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: There's just one change to the Pacers' lineup for Wednesday's game. Brown will start, with Jalen Slawson being pushed to the bench. While not a must-roster player, Brown is worth considering as a deep-league streamer due to the Pacers' injuries on the wings. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) upgraded to available vs. CHI
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Toppin, who was initially probable for Wednesday's game, is good to go. His playing time has increased recently, and with the Bulls being shorthanded in the frontcourt, this could be a good matchup for the athletic forward. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) available Wednesday vs. CHI
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is available to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam won't miss any time despite dealing with knee issues. He'll take the floor on the heels of a 30-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Heat to end March. Siakam remains Indiana's go-to guy, even at this point in the season with the Pacers having one of the NBA's worst records ??" he'll have a chance to put up some big numbers, once again. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) ruled out vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: McConnell will be sidelined for the first time in a few weeks, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) also out, Indiana will be thin at point guard. Kam Jones and Taelon Peter should both play significant roles after not seeing the floor in the Pacers' last game. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) probable vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is probable to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Toppin should continue to be available as he manages his back injury. His minutes have gone up, and he has scored in double figures in three straight games, which he'll look to keep going against Chicago. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) out Wednesday vs. Bulls
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:20 PM
Andrew Nembhard (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Nembhard has been excellent lately with four consecutive games with at least 10 assists, but he'll sit out Wednesday against the Bulls with lower back injury management. Nembhard will have just two more opportunities to play in Week 23. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) probable vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is probable to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam has been available for five straight games and is expected to remain available for another game. He had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in Sunday's win over Miami and will look to stay hot against Chicago. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith out Wednesday
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:09 AM
Tony East
Pacers writer Tony East reports that Jarace Walker (back) and Aaron Nesmith (neck) are out for Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: Walker and Nesmith will sit out again, and their continued absences should clear the way for Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard to see additional run. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter has 21 points, five threes in win
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Micah Potter had 21 points (7-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Potter is averaging 8.9 points per game this year and typically plays 20 minutes or less per game. The 27-year-old center isn't afraid to shoot threes, though, when he has the opportunity. Sunday was one of those games and he had his second game with at least 20 points in the last four weeks. Potter will continue in a depth role, which takes him off the fantasy radar. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard has double-double in win Sunday
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:29 PM
Andrew Nembhard had 15 points (6-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, 10 assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard has now had at least 10 assists in four consecutive games, a stretch that includes a career-high 19-assist game against the Lakers. The 26-year-old has an impressive 53/8 assist/turnover ratio over his last four games. The Pacers have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 30/11/6 line in win over Heat
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:25 PM
Pascal Siakam had 30 points (11-of-24 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers in the Pacers' 135-118 victory over the Heat on Sunday.
Analysis: Siakam was ejected from Wednesday's loss to the Lakers and had only 11 points in Friday's loss to the Clippers, but bounced back with a big game in the win over the Heat on Sunday. The Pacers have three games coming up in the week ahead, starting with a road matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday. |
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Quenton Jackson IND: Nembhard, Jackson, Thompson, Slawson, Siakam
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 10:48 AM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam will start Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard and Siakam are the only holdovers from the five who started Friday's loss to the Clippers. Jackson, Thompson and Slawson will start, as the Pacers are without Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker. Also, Jay Huff will come off the bench after starting on Friday. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) upgraded to available vs. Miami
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 10:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Toppin is good to go after initially being questionable. With Jarace Walker (back) unavailable, there may be a few more opportunities for Toppin, who scored 20 points in Friday's loss to the Clippers. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (back) out Sunday vs. Heat
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 10:22 AM
Jarace Walker (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Walker was initially listed as doubtful with a back injury for Sunday's game against the Heat, so his absence isn't a surprise. The 22-year-old forward left Friday's loss to the Clippers after a nasty spill, though he cleared concussion protocol. With Walker out, Jalen Slawson could enter the rotation, but he's not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (neck) downgraded to out vs. Miami
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 10:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (neck) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nesmith will miss Sunday's game with a cervical strain. His absence likely frees up additional minutes for Ben Sheppard, who is not a must-stream player with Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard available. |
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