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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam limited to 11 points, seven boards
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 3:37 PM
Pascal Siakam recorded 11 points (4-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Siakam had a rough night shooting the basketball, but he still managed to avoid missing double figures for the first time this season. While category league managers took a beating in the field-goal percentage category, Siakam did offer value in the rebound and assist categories. The Pacers open a four-game Week 13 on Monday against the Celtics. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker records 11/8/4/4/1 line vs. MIA
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 3:35 PM
Jarace Walker accounted for 11 points (4-of-8 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, four steals, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Walker finished one rebound shy of his first double-double of the season, matching his previous high with the nine rebounds. While his playing time was pumped up somewhat due to Saturday's game being a blowout, Walker has logged at least 15 minutes in 14 of his last 16 appearances. Don't be surprised if he emerges as a silly-season standout, as the Pacers will want to see more of their 2023 lottery pick between now and the end of the season. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith scores 12 points in blowout win
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 3:32 PM
Aaron Nesmith finished Saturday's win over the Heat with 12 points (4-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Outside of Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers did not have any standout scorers on Saturday. However, seven players finished in double figures, including Nesmith. He was just 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, but the Pacers' wing was responsible for a team-high nine rebounds. Over the past two weeks, Nesmith has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats. As long as he's available, Aaron can offer late-round value the rest of the season. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard scores game-high 29 in return
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 3:28 PM
Andrew Nembhard amassed 29 points (10-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard wasn't available for Thursday's win over the Hornets, and he was initially questionable for Saturday's game with a sore lower back. He made up for lost time with an excellent showing against the Heat, leading seven Pacers in double figures while also dishing out nine assists without a turnover. Nembhard's return did not push Quenton Jackson (six points, one rebound, one assist and one steal) to the bench, but it did lower the two-way contract guard's streaming ceiling. The Pacers play four games in Week 13, starting with the Celtics on Monday. |
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Quenton Jackson Nembhard, Jackson, Aaron, Furphy, Siakam starting
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy and Pascal Siakam will start Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard is back after a one-game absence, but his return does not push Jackson to the bench. Instead, Jay Huff heads to the bench, with Siakam serving as a small-ball center. Huff will remain in the rotation, but his value takes a hit with the move to the bench. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) available Saturday vs. MIA
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard is back after a one-game absence. His return means that Quenton Jackson will head to the bench, and T.J. McConnell's playing time may decrease after logging 28 minutes in Thursday's win over the Hornets. |
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Isaiah Jackson Jackson (conditioning) out at least one week
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 11:43 AM
Dustin Dopirak
According to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, Isaiah Jackson (conditioning) will be out for at least one more week.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be the tenth that Jackson has missed since suffering a head injury, but the good news is that he is no longer in the league's concussion protocol. According to Carlisle, the former first-round pick is now working on improving his conditioning and will miss at least one more week. Until Jackson can play, the Pacers will continue to rely on Jay Huff, Micah Potter and Tony Bradley at the center position. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out Saturday vs. Miami
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 11:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Jackson has not appeared in a game since December 22, as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. The Pacers have stuck with a rotation of Jay Huff and Micah Potter recently, but Tony Bradley played 15 minutes on Thursday due to the latter's early exit with an injury. Potter is available for Saturday's game. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nembhard was a late scratch for Thursday's win over the Hornets, with Quenton Jackson replacing him in the starting lineup. However, T.J. McConnell benefited the most from Nembhard's absence and should be the preferred streamer if the Pacers play another game without their starting point guard. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith hits three triples, scores 16 points
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:43 PM
Aaron Nesmith accumulated 16 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: For the first time since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for over a month, Nesmith has reached double figures in three consecutive games. And despite shooting 40.5 percent from the field, the Pacers' wing has offered top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Nesmith is rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he has the potential to be a âsilly seasonâ standout if he's able to play starters' minutes for the rest of the season. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell drops 23 points, eight assists
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:43 PM
T.J. McConnell tallied 23 points (10-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: While Andrew Nembhard being a late scratch did not change McConnell's place within the Pacers' rotation, it did free up more minutes for the veteran point guard. McConnell logged a season-high 28 minutes and finished with his best stat line of the season. He also finished with a season-high point total and matched his previous high in assists. Quenton Jackson was the starter, but he only played 18 minutes, finishing with four points, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam posts 30/4/3/1 line vs. Charlotte
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:42 PM
Pascal Siakam finished Thursday's win over the Hornets with 30 points (12-of-23 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: At long last, the Pacers' 13-game losing streak is over, and Rick Carlisle has his 1,000th career win as an NBA head coach. Siakam made the game's biggest shot, as his layup with 11.5 seconds remaining gave Indiana the lead for good. He finished with his fourth 30-point double-double of the season. As the Pacers continue to navigate this season without Tyrese Haliburton, Siakam has shouldered an extremely heavy workload as the lone player providing reliable fantasy value. |
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Quenton Jackson IND starts Jackson, Nesmith, Furphy, Siakam, Huff
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:45 PM
Indiana Pacers
Quenton Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: The Pacers won't have Andrew Nembhard for Thursday's game, as he has been sidelined with lower back tightness. Jackson will fill the resulting void in the starting lineup, raising his ceiling. However, with T.J. McConnell off the bench, fantasy managers can leave Jackson on the waiver wire. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) a late scratch Thursday
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:37 PM
Jeremiah Johnson
Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play in Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Added to the Pacers' injury report Thursday afternoon, Nembhard is officially out after going through his pregame routine. Ben Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup the last time Nembhard missed a game, but T.J. McConnell is the superior fantasy option despite coming off the bench. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard (back) added to injury report for THU
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 7:12 AM
Tony East
Andrew Nembhard is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets with a back injury.
Analysis: Nembhard was added to the injury report this morning, which is usually not a great sign. The guard has only missed one game so far this season, but his minutes have fluctuated as he's battled some minor injuries. If Nembhard did miss, that would likely mean extra minutes for T.J. McConnell. |
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Tony Bradley Report: IND to sign Tony Bradley to 10-day deal
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:34 AM
Tony East
Pacers insider Tony East reports that the Pacers are expected to sign Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Waived by the Pacers on Monday, two days before his contract would have been guaranteed for the remainder of the season, Bradley is expected to rejoin the team on a 10-day contract. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out, Indiana has relied on Jay Huff and Micah Potter to handle the center position. While there may be rotation minutes available to Bradley, there's no need to roster him in fantasy leagues. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out Thursday vs. CHA
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Jackson will miss a ninth consecutive game as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. The Pacers have relied on a rotation of Jay Huff and Micah Potter at the center position, with whichever player has the âhot handâ getting more minutes. Neither has been the most reliable fantasy option, and the rotation may have something to do with that. |
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Jay Huff Huff's 20 points not enough, Pacers lose 13th straight
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:34 PM
Jay Huff matched a season-high with 20 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huff, who leads the NBA in blocks this season, knocked down 4-of-7 from three-point range and matched his previous season-high mark that he set back on November 19 in a win over the Hornets. Unfortunately, his offensive outburst wasn't enough as Indiana dropped their 13th straight game and remain winless since December 8. The 27-year-old shot blocker is averaging 2.2 per-game, which gives him some relevance in deeper fantasy leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam heats up late in Pacers' loss to Cavaliers
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:33 PM
Pascal Siakam finished with 22 points (9-of-23 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Siakam did his best to spark a late rally for the Pacers as he scored 13 of his 22 points in the second half, including a three-point play in the final minute to slash the deficit to a single point. It still wasn't enough to help Indiana avoid their 13th consecutive loss. The 31-year-old scoring machine has been on fire of late, averaging a robust 26.3 points over his last four games, providing fifth-round fantasy value during that span. |
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Jay Huff IND starts Nembhard, Nesmith, Furphy, Siakam, Huff
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 12:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After coming off the bench for Indiana's last two games, Huff is back in the starting lineup. He brings little more height to the table in Tuesday's matchup, with Cleveland starting Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Micah Potter heads to the bench but should remain in the rotation. |
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