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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard has 11 points, eight dimes Monday
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:44 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished Monday's loss to the Spurs with 11 points (4-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Nembhard's second preseason game was a productive one. He flirted with a double-double in his 23 minutes of action and tied a game-high in assists. The fourth-year guard notched career-highs last season in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, despite shooting inefficiently from the three-point line. His numbers could realistically take another leap this season with more minutes and better efficiency from beyond the arc. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 17 points in loss to San Antonio
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:36 PM
Pascal Siakam recorded 17 points (7-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers on Monday against the Spurs.
Analysis: Siakam looked sharp during his 24 minutes of game action on Monday. He displayed his smooth midrange jump shot and showed in this game that his career-best three-point shooting season in 2024-25 was not a fluke. The veteran forward has played well in his two preseason appearances and seems ready to potentially take on a bigger workload on the offensive end as Tyrese Haliburton recovers from an Achilles injury. A stellar fantasy basketball season could be on the horizon for Siakam. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin tallies 31 points in 23 minutes
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 3:28 PM
Bennedict Mathurin totaled 31 points (11-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Mathurin logged his most productive outing of the preseason thus far, eclipsing the 30-point mark on efficient shooting against the Spurs. The fourth-year guard did most of his damage in the first half, where he scored 27 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including four three-pointers. Mathurin, a part-time starter last season, should have an opportunity to see more production and opportunities in Tyrese Haliburton's absence (leg). He's likely to begin the season in the starting unit. |
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Andrew Nembhard IND: Andrew, Pascal, Ben, Isaiah, Aaron to start
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 12:55 PM
Scott Agness
Andrew Nembhard, Isaiah Jackson, Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith will start Monday against the Spurs.
Analysis: The Pacers will roll out against the Spurs what could very well be their opening-night starting lineup. This same unit started the preseason opener against the Timberwolves, with neither of the five players logging more than 14 minutes in that game. With one preseason game remaining after Monday's, there's a chance the main rotation players could see an increase in playing time against the Spurs. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and Cameron Payne will move back to the bench. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin scores 16 points in 16 minutes
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 5:47 AM
Bennedict Mathurin finished Saturday's win over Oklahoma City with 16 points, six rebounds, an assist and a three-pointer across 16 minutes.
Analysis: Mathurin - who's in line to start next season - shot 4-of-9 from the field and converted 7-of-9 shots from the charity stripe. He should be a focal point of Indiana's offense in 2025-26, making him a great target in points leagues. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker teases triple-double in win
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 5:44 AM
Jarace Walker finished Saturday's win over the Thunder with 10 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a three-pointer across 31 minutes.
Analysis: Walker had another productive outing, and his preseason play has been solid thus far. He's unlikely to see a major leap in playing time in Year 3, but fantasy managers in deep leagues could stash him at the end of the bench in case he gets some additional opportunities. |
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Cameron Payne Cameron Payne signs training camp deal with Pacers
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 9:34 AM
Pacers
Cameron Payne has signed a training camp deal with the Pacers, and Delon Wright has been waived in a subsequent move.
Analysis: Payne will compete for a spot in Indiana's final rotation. He's got a shot to compete due to Tyrese Haliburton's season-long absence and a number of key injuries across the roster. Wright will look to join another NBA team before the 2025-26 campaign tips off. |
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T.J. McConnell McConnell (hamstring) out at least a month
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 8:03 AM
Pacers
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will be out at least a month, according to head coach Rick Carlisle.
Analysis: McConnell left Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota early with the injury, and it will keep him sidelined until at least early November, meaning he'll miss time to open the season. For as long as McConnell is out, Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard are all candidates for increased run behind Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana's backcourt. |
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Jarace Walker Walker turns in 13/5/3/1/1 in 2OT preseason win
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Jarace Walker finished with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: During his first two years in the league, Walker hasn't made the impact that most teams hope to get out of a player when they select him in the top ten. However, his first preseason game got off to a decent start, though he is still playing a reserve role. That isn't likely to change with Pascal Siakam in town, which limits his redraft upside, but he's still worth stashing in dynasty leagues. |
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Jay Huff Huff logs 19 minutes off bench vs. Minnesota
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 4:59 PM
Jay Huff provided a boost off the bench with six points (3-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: The most important fantasy storyline in Indiana this offseason was who would start at center with Myles Turner now in Milwaukee. Isaiah Jackson got the nod in the preseason opener, but Huff ended up playing 19 minutes to Jackson's nine. Sure, Jackson quickly found himself in foul trouble, which has been a consistent issue throughout his career, but this also shows that all hope shouldn't be abandoned just because Huff came off the bench. This position battle will certainly be worth monitoring throughout the preseason. |
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T.J. McConnell McConnell (hamstring) exits early vs. Wolves
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 3:30 PM
Indiana Pacers
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) exited early from Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: The Pacers are calling it a sore left hamstring, so hopefully this isn't a serious injury. With Kam Jones sidelined and Delon Wright exiting after taking a hit to the face, Taelon Peter should fill out the non-Andrew Nembhard point guard minutes for the remainder of this exhibition. |
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Isaiah Jackson Jackson gets starting nod at center over Huff
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 1:40 PM
Indiana Pacers
Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Isaiah Jackson will start against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Since Myles Turner left for Milwaukee, the starting center spot in Indiana was up for grabs. Jay Huff was a contender, and still is, but Jackson will get the first nod as the Turner replacement. Huff could start in future preseason games, and this doesn't lock in Jackson as the regular season starter, but it appears that he's in the lead for the job. |
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Isaiah Jackson Carlisle: Isaiah Jackson working with starters
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 9:16 AM
Alex Golden
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Isaiah Jackson has been working with the starting five in pickups games.
Analysis: Carlisle also noted that the starting lineup hasn't been decided, so there isn't much to look into here, aside from Jackson seemingly getting the first chance at the role. Jay Huff will also compete for the job, and he has nearly a month to prove he deserves it. Both will be breakout candidates this season, assuming they both play significant roles. |
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Delon Wright Pacers sign Delon Wright to training camp deal
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 11:56 AM
Tony East
Pacers signed Delon Wright to a training camp contract.
Analysis: Indiana had initially tried to sign Monte Morris for camp, but since he will be injured for a few weeks, they'll pivot to add Wright. The Pacers will turn to Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell as the primary replacements for Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), though adding another veteran won't hurt, even if it ends up only being for training camp. |
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Monte Morris Pacers sign Monte Morris to non-guaranteed deal
Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 3:14 AM
ESPN
Pacers signed Monte Morris to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal.
Analysis: Morris spent the 2024-25 season with the Suns, appearing in 45 games off the bench. Limited to 78 games over the past two seasons, the veteran point guard will look to earn a roster spot when the Pacers open camp next week. With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) already out for the season, there may be room for Morris to offer additional depth behind Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell. However, if he makes the opening night roster, he's unlikely to provide much fantasy value in that role. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Carlisle: Bennedict Mathurin to start next season
Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 7:07 AM
Caitlin Cooper
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin will start next season.
Analysis: This isn't a surprising update, but the confidence from Carlisle to announce this nearly three months before the start of the regular season is a good thing to see. Mathurin averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 49 starts last season, and with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) expected to miss all of next season, Mathurin will certainly be one of the leading scorers for Indiana, which bodes well for his fantasy upside. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) on track for camp
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
Tony East
According to Pacers insider Tony East, Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) said Saturday that he's on track to be ready for the start of training camp.
Analysis: Jackson only appeared in five games last season, as he ruptured his right Achilles tendon on November 2. The Pacers center, who recently agreed to a three-year deal worth $21 million, said Saturday that he's anywhere from 80 to 90 percent healthy and expects to be ready for training camp. With the Pacers losing Myles Turner in free agency, Jackson is well-positioned to play significant minutes if healthy. Indiana also signed Jay Huff and James Wiseman, with the latter being on a non-guaranteed deal. |
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Enrique Freeman Enrique Freeman grabs 11 rebounds vs. Thunder
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 1:58 PM
Enrique Freeman produced 15 points (4-of-5 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: The Pacers have only used two of their three two-way contracts for the 2025-26 season, and Freeman is among the players in Las Vegas competing for the final spot. His performance against the Thunder was a step in the right direction, with the former Kent State standout recording a double-double on 80 percent shooting from the field. Freeman played in 22 games for the Pacers as a rookie, and he isn't someone worth considering in fantasy drafts. But, a good run in Las Vegas could get him another two-way deal or an Exhibit 10 that would guarantee him a training camp invite. |
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Isaiah Jackson Shams: Pacers, Isaiah Jackson agree on new deal
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:14 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Isaiah Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Pacers.
Analysis: Jackson appeared in just five games for the Pacers last year before suffering a torn right Achilles tendon that ended his season. The 23-year-old big man has never averaged even 20 minutes per game in a season, but suddenly has a clear path to being the Pacers' starting center this year with Myles Turner in Milwaukee. A former first-round pick in 2021, Jackson has a golden opportunity ahead of him and the Pacers have locked in their starting center for $21 million over the next three years. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson scores 24 points vs. Cleveland
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 1:32 PM
Quenton Jackson finished Thursday's win over the Cavaliers with 24 points (8-of-10 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), three assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Still on a two-way contract, Jackson is one of the players in Las Vegas hoping to improve his standing and potentially earn a standard deal if possible. He's in a good situation with the Pacers, who will be without Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Jackson appeared in 28 games for the Pacers last season, his third in the NBA. There's no need to consider him for fantasy drafts right now, but there may come a point when Jackson is allowed to earn credible playing time. |
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