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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell leads Pacers with 16 points
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 5:26 PM
T.J. McConnell provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (7-of-9 FGs), two rebounds and six assists in a 111-94 loss to the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Not much went right for Indiana in this game. McConnell was the leading scorer off the bench, with his 16 points coming in 21 minutes. McConnell has had some solid performances this season, but he has been especially hot over his last two games, averaging 16 points while shooting 15-of-19 from the floor. However, Indiana has now lost six games in a row, with the Celtics up next on the schedule on Friday. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (knee) available Tuesday vs. Boston
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 11:51 AM
Dustin Dopirak
T.J. McConnell (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: McConnell has been upgraded from questionable to available, ensuring the Pacers will have their preferred point guard rotation (without Tyrese Haliburton, of course). Andrew Nembhard will play most of the minutes as the starter, limiting McConnell's fantasy ceiling. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 25 points in loss to Celtics
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:19 PM
Pascal Siakam had 25 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers against the Celtics on Monday.
Analysis: The Pacers lost their fifth straight game and fell to 6-23 on the season with the loss to the Celtics on Monday. Siakam still remains the top scoring option in Indiana and he had 25 points and four three-points against Boston. The 31-year-old power forward isn't known for his three-point shot, but now has eight three-pointers over his last three games. The Pacers take on the Bucks on Tuesday in the second game of a back-to-back. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (head) will not return Monday
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 2:45 PM
Scott Agness
Isaiah Jackson (head) will not return to Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a head injury during the first half of Monday's game and will not return. With Tony Bradley dealing with a fractured thumb, recent signing James Wiseman will slot in as Jay Huff's backup. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (knee) questionable Monday vs. BOS
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: McConnell is dealing with a sore left knee, hence his appearance on the Pacers' injury report. While his status does not affect starter Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers could potentially call up Taelon Peter from the G League. If Peter gets called up early Monday afternoon, that may be a sign that McConnell won't be available. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam scores team-high 22 in loss to Pelicans
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 4:05 PM
Pascal Siakam accumulated a team-high 22 points (6-of-14 FGs, 8-of-11 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: There aren't a ton of positive for the Pacers right now but Siakam remains a reliable scoring threat for fantasy purposes, averaging 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 block through 27 games. The 31-year-old forward has topped the 20-point mark in nine of his last 10 games since November 28. His 11 free throw attempts in this one represented his highest single-game total since November 24. The Pacers will attempt to get back on track when they face the Celtics on Monday in a road matchup to kick off a four-game week. |
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T.J. McConnell McConnell posts 16 points off the bench in loss
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 4:04 PM
T.J. McConnell chipped in 16 points (8-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 17 minutes off the bench during Saturday's one-sided defeat at the hands of the Pelicans.
Analysis: McConnell was sizzling-hot off the bench in this one, draining 8-of-10 from the floor with his only two misses coming on three-point attempts, as he did his best to keep Indiana within shouting distance. The 33-year-old throwback point guard matched a season-high with 16 points and eight assists. His fantasy appeal is strictly limited to deeper formats since he doesn't offer much from an upside standpoint. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley (thumb) available Saturday vs. NOR
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tony Bradley (thumb) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Bradley is officially available for Saturday's game despite fracturing the tip of his right thumb. He'll play with a protective splint on the digit, but Bradley is unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson remain ahead of him in the pecking order. |
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James Wiseman James Wiseman signs 10-day with Indiana
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:34 AM
Scott Agness
Pacers signed James Wiseman to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Indiana release Gabe McGlothan from the 10-day deal he had signed on Dec. 16 to make space for Wiseman. Tony Bradley fractured his thumb on Thursday, which creates the need for Wiseman to return. He opened the year in Indiana before being waived just a few days into the regular season. He'll provide depth behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson for the foreseeable future. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley (thumb) questionable Saturday
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tony Bradley (thumb) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Bradley exited Thursday's loss to the Knicks with a sore right thumb, but he has since been diagnosed with a fracture. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson will still play most of the available minutes at the center position, so there isn't much to gain from rostering Bradley. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson scores 10 points in spot start
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 3:46 PM
Quenton Jackson accounted for 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Ethan Thompson was announced as a starter for Thursday's game, but the Pacers pulled a switch just before tipoff, going with Jackson instead. While he was solid in his fourth start of the season and first since November 3, Jackson's production isn't going to set the fantasy basketball world ablaze. Thompson only played four minutes off the bench, but that changes nothing regarding his fantasy value. Neither player should be rostered in redraft leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam records 26 points, complete line
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 3:45 PM
Pascal Siakam finished Thursday's loss to the Knicks with 26 points (9-of-22 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals, two blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: After having his streak of seven straight games with at least 20 points come to a screeching halt in Sunday's blowout loss to the Wizards, Siakam got to work on a new streak on Thursday. While the field-goal percentage wasn't the best, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the overall stat line. Siakam's five âstocksâ were the most in a game for him this season, and this was his first game with at least five assists in nearly a month. âSpicy Pâ still hasn't reached his Yahoo! ADP (30), but he's been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard bounces back, scores 31 points
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 3:45 PM
Andrew Nembhard amassed 31 points (12-of-19 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Sunday's blowout loss to the Wizards was arguably Nembhard's worst game of the season, as he missed his first 11 shots and finished with seven points on 3-of-14 shooting. To say he bounced back on Thursday would be an understatement, as the Pacers' guard got hot and did not cool off until he notched his second 30-point game of the season. Even with his poor showing on Sunday, Nembhard is closing in on top-100 value in eight-cat formats, which is good news for those who reached for him in drafts due to Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tendon rupture. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley (thumb) will not return Thursday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 2:35 PM
Tony East
Tony Bradley (thumb) will not return to Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Bradley played four minutes before exiting with a sore right thumb. While he has not been a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues, his exit means more minutes for Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Mathurin lone bright spot in ugly loss to Wizards
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:34 AM
Bennedict Mathurin accumulated a team-high 15 points (3-of-9 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes in Sunday's blowout loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: Mathurin was one of the few bright spots in a low-scoring showdown against the cellar-dwelling Wizards as the Pacers mustered just 89 points in a losing effort. He hit just three of nine from the floor but managed to salvage his box score by getting to the charity stripe for eight free throws. The 23-year-old scoring machine has delivered eighth-round value over the past two weeks, averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks over 30 minutes during that six-game sample. The Pacers are off until Thursday when they square off against the Knicks before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pelicans. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, Tony Bradley available Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:01 AM
Tony East
Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Tony Bradley (quad) are available for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards.
Analysis: Nembhard should handle his usual workload, while T.J. McConnell will back him up. Bradley's availability won't impact Indiana's rotation, and thus, it won't have any impact in the realm of fantasy hoops. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (calf) questionable Sunday vs. WAS
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Nembhard's sore left calf could keep him out of the Pacers' final game of Week 8. If so, T.J. McConnell would be the next man up, although his playing time has been limited recently. He would be worth streaming if Nembhard can't go, but the fantasy ceiling would be limited. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley (quad) questionable Sunday vs. WAS
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tony Bradley (quad) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Bradley's strained left quad could potentially keep him out of Sunday's game. However, he's no higher than third in the Pacers' pecking order at the center position, with Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson ahead of him. Bradley's absence would not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff hits four triples, scores 13 points
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:22 PM
Jay Huff accounted for 13 points (4-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Facing one of the NBA's premier perimeter-shooting big men in Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, Huff spent most of his time on the perimeter. Of the 12 shots he attempted, 11 came from beyond the arc. The good news is that Huff made four, but his field-goal percentage took a hit. However, more important than that was the split of the minutes. Huff played 27 minutes, with Isaiah Jackson (7/9/1) logging 12 and Tony Bradley (2/2/1/1) nine. If Huff can continue to get playing time of that quality moving forward, he becomes a more trustworthy fantasy option. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard tallies 18 points, seven assists
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished Friday's loss to the 76ers with 18 points (6-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Nembhard has dished out at least seven assists in four straight games, and he has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. With T.J. McConnell (15/2/5/2 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) serving as the backup, the Pacers boast a point guard tandem in which both players can provide solid value, even with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season. Nembhard and McConnell will be especially useful for the final day of Week 8, as Indiana hosts the reeling Wizards. |
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