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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson (hamstring) exits early vs. Bucks
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:23 PM
Indiana Pacers
Quenton Jackson (hamstring) exited early from Monday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: The injuries just keep piling up for Indiana. Jackson was questionable to return but didn't end up checking back into the game. If he remains out against the Nets on Wednesday, there will be an open spot in the starting lineup. Ben Sheppard, RayJ Dennis and Taelon Peter are all candidates to fill the role and take on more minutes. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker posts 18/8/5 line as starter
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 4:25 PM
Jarace Walker posted a solid line on Monday with 18 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers against the Bucks.
Analysis: Walker has been in the starting lineup for the shorthanded Pacers, but he has struggled to get shots to fall. However, he had one of his best offensive performances of the season in this one. He matched his season-high for assists and had one of his more efficient shooting nights of the year. Walker is currently rostered in just 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but his spot in the starting unit should be safe. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson breaks out with double-double
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 4:21 PM
Isaiah Jackson recorded a double-double on Monday with 21 points (8-of-12 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block against the Bucks.
Analysis: Jackson had plenty of hype during the preseason due to the lack of other center options in Indiana. He has started all but one game, but he was largely unproductive to start the year. However, over the last three games, he's averaging 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds, and this was his first double-double of the year. Jackson is currently rostered in just eight percent of Yahoo! leagues and still has three more games left this week. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam scores team-high 32 points vs. Bucks
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 4:16 PM
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 32 points (11-of-24 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in a 117-115 loss to the Bucks on Monday.
Analysis: Siakam has been on fire to start this season, and that continued against Milwaukee. This was his third 30-point performance this year, and he still was able to tie his season-high for assists. Siakam has been a constant source of production for the shorthanded Pacers this year, which should continue on. His shooting percentages have been poor, but he's currently averaging a career-high in points and steals. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam records 27/5/3/2/1 line vs. Warriors
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 4:30 PM
Pascal Siakam accounted for 27 points (12-of-23 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Siakam's ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, with low percentages being the culprit. Given his career production, one would assume that Spicy P will close in on his Yahoo! ADP (30) as the season progresses. He's being asked to shoulder a heavy workload, but that will change somewhat once the Pacers get some of their injured rotation players back on the floor. Now would be a good time to see if you can âbuy lowâ on Siakam, especially with the Pacers playing four games in Week 3. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith scores career-high 31 points vs. GSW
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 4:27 PM
Aaron Nesmith amassed 31 points (10-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Not only did Nesmith notch a career-high point total, but this was also his third 30-point game. Given how poorly he's shot the ball to begin the season, Nesmith getting untracked on Saturday was critical for the shorthanded Pacers. Shooting 34.6 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the foul line, he's ranked outside the top-200 in nine-cat formats. However, due to Indiana's lack of available options, Nesmith needs to be rostered in deep leagues, even if that comes with the risk of him recording low percentages. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, starting with the Bucks on Monday. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson posts first career double-double
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 4:21 PM
Quenton Jackson finished Saturday's win over the Warriors with 25 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Due to the Pacers' many injuries, players who would have been an afterthought receive legitimate opportunities to contribute. Jackson is one of them, with Saturday's start being his second in as many nights. And he put on a show, recording his first double-double and notching a career-high point total. Jackson's biggest shot was his last, as his bank shot with 5.2 seconds remaining extended Indiana's lead to five. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, and Jackson is worth adding in deep leagues due to the injuries. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (foot) returns during second quarter
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 2:14 PM
Alex Golden
Jarace Walker (foot) has returned to Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Walker exited Saturday's game briefly due to a sore left foot. The good news is that he wasn't out for long, checking back into the contest late in the second quarter. Given the Pacers' many injuries, Walker is worth rostering as long as he remains in the starting lineup. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (foot) questionable to return
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 1:58 PM
Jeremiah Johnson
Jarace Walker (foot) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Another injury is the last thing the Pacers needed. Walker exited Saturday's game with a sore left foot and is questionable to return. Having Johnny Furphy back in the rotation will help account for his absence, as will Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. If Walker has to miss time, Furphy would be worth targeting in deep leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) out Saturday vs. GSW
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 6:52 AM
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: No surprise here as Nembhard, one of the many injured Pacers, only recently progressed to on-court work. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker are worth considering on the waiver wire with the Pacers shorthanded again on Saturday against the Warriors. |
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Shams: Pacers signing Robinson-Earl to 10-day deal
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 6:06 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Pacers are planning to sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Robinson-Earl was waived by the Mavericks in October after signing a training camp deal in the offseason. The Pacers interest likely has more to do with their injury situation than anything Robinson-Earl has done recently. He could get some run with the Pacers missing half of their players, but would be facing an uphill battle for minutes once Indiana gets healthy. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson records 15/4/4/1/1 line vs. ATL
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 4:04 PM
Quenton Jackson recorded 15 points (4-of-8 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: After missing Indiana's first two games due to a hamstring injury suffered during the preseason, Jackson was ramped up gradually ahead of Friday's game. While he did start, Jackson only played 22 minutes. However, the production was encouraging, and he's worth streaming in deep leagues until Andrew Nembhard or T.J. McConnell is cleared to return. Ben Sheppard, who was in the starting lineup, played 29 minutes off the bench and finished with four points (2-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds and one assist. He's no longer worth the streaming risk in redraft leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam tallies team-high 18 points vs. ATL
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:56 PM
Pascal Siakam accounted for 18 points (5-of-15 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Siakam once again led the Pacers in scoring. However, his efficiency was lacking, as he shot 33.3 percent from the field and 60 percent from the foul line. Also, Siakam did not record any defensive stats, which was somewhat surprising given that he was averaging 1.5 steals per game entering Friday. Siakam will be fine, but it's fair for some to be concerned about the workload he's had to shoulder due to the Pacers' many injuries. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker hits four triples, scores 17 points
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 3:54 PM
Jarace Walker accumulated 17 points (6-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Two days removed from scoring 20 points in a loss to the Mavericks, Walker pumped in 17 more against the Hawks on Friday. While the circumstances are suboptimal, the third-year forward is in a spot where he can provide consistent fantasy value. Before Friday's game, the Pacers announced that Obi Toppin (foot) will be out until February, joining the team's lengthy injury list. Walker's only rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low given the current state of Indiana's roster. Add him before the Pacers host the Warriors on Saturday. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson to start Friday vs. Atlanta
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Isaiah Jackson will start Friday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: After starting Ben Sheppard for the last few games, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has decided to go with Quenton Jackson, a legitimate point guard. Under normal circumstances, he would not be a must-stream player. However, given the Pacers' many injuries, Jackson is worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) to miss at least three months
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 11:31 AM
Alex Golden
Obi Toppin (foot) will undergo foot surgery and miss at least three months.
Analysis: Already sidelined by a hamstring injury that was expected to keep him out for at least a month, Toppin will miss more time due to the need for foot surgery. A screw will be placed in his foot to aid recovery, and the forward isn't expected back until February 1 at the earliest. Given the timeline, those with Toppin stashed in an IL+ slot should move on. Jarace Walker is the Pacers player worth seeking on the waiver wire. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith struggles, scores five points
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 6:02 PM
Aaron Nesmith had a rough Wednesday, finishing with five points (2-of-16 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in a loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Given the Pacers' many injuries, Nesmith has every opportunity to take on an expanded offensive role. Unfortunately, he had a brutal night in Dallas. Nesmith shot 1-of-9 from three, with his last attempt coming off an intentionally missed free throw in the final seconds that would have won the game. Like most of his other shots, Nesmith's final effort missed the mark. However, while Wednesday's performance was discouraging, the current state of Indiana's roster makes it worthwhile to hold onto Nesmith in deep leagues. Especially with the Pacers ending Week 2 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker goes for 20/6/5/3/1 vs. Dallas
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 5:54 PM
Jarace Walker amassed 20 points (5-of-19 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: While he shot a respectable 4-of-10 from beyond the arc, Walker's inability to finish in the paint torpedoed his overall field-goal percentage. Shooting 1-of-9 on two-pointers, the third-year forward was 0-of-7 in the paint. The good news for those who streamed Walker out of necessity was that his overall stat line justified that decision. The Pacers end the week with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back, so hold onto Walker if you have him. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam records 27/13/3/2/1 stat line
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 5:29 PM
Pascal Siakam accumulated 27 points (9-of-23 FGs, 7-of-12 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) unavailable, it was known before the season began that the Pacers would need even more production from Siakam than they've received in the past. Through four games, he's averaging a double-double for the first time in his NBA career with solid assists and defensive production. The lone issue for Siakam thus far has been the foul line, as he's making just 55.3 percent of his attempts. However, punt that category and he's providing top-15 fantasy value. The Pacers end Week 2 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Hawks and Warriors. |
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Jarace Walker Sheppard, Nesmith, Walker, Siakam, Jackson start
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 2:09 PM
Scott Agness
Ben Sheppard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Isaiah Jackson will start Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Due to injuries, the Pacers will roll out their fourth different starting lineup in as many games. Walker is the newcomer on Wednesday, bumping Jay Huff to the bench. Walker is worth streaming in this spot, as the Pacers are without eight players due to injury. |
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