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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell in, Ben Sheppard out on Monday
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is available for Monday's matchup with the Rockets, and Ben Sheppard (calf) is out.
Analysis: McConnell sat out Saturday against Boston, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Sheppard hasn't played since December 3, and with him out for another contest, McConnell could earn some additional playing time off the bench. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff (ankle) available Monday vs. Rockets
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 8:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jay Huff (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Rockets.
Analysis: Huff has started 14 straight games, averaging 2.9 swats per game in that span. He leads the Association in total blocks at 77, and he'll look to add to that total on Monday. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (calf) questionable Monday vs. HOU
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Sheppard has been out since December 3 with a strained left calf. While his return would give the Pacers additional depth on the perimeter, the third-year wing is unlikely to put up the numbers needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) questionable Monday
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: McConnell tweaked his right hamstring during Friday's loss to the Celtics and did not play the following night against the Heat. Quenton Jackson served as Andrew Nembhard's backup, but the playing time (14 minutes) wasn't enough for him to affect fantasy basketball. There's no need to roster Jackson or McConnell at this point in the season. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out Monday vs. Houston
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the fourth that Jackson has missed since entering the league's concussion protocol. While his production has not consistently affected fantasy basketball this season, not having Jackson leaves the Pacers light on options at the center position. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff (ankle) questionable Monday vs. Houston
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 12:28 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jay Huff (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Huff is dealing with a sprained left ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Monday's game. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) already out, the Pacers will have to rely on Tony Bradley and Micah Potter if Huff cannot play. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam explodes for 33 points in loss to Heat
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:17 PM
Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 33 points (14-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's one-sided loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Siakam was a one-man wrecking crew in the first half, pouring in 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. It didn't end up making a difference as the Pacers surrendered a whopping 142 points to drop to a league-worst 6-26 overall this season. The Pacers have lost eight straight games since December 12. They'll open a four-game week on Monday with a road tilt against the Rockets. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Mathurin chips in 25 points in loss to Heat
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:16 PM
Bennedict Mathurin posted 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds and two steals over 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Mathurin put together a monster second half, scoring 23 points on 8-of-11 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old impending free agent is still capable of heating up with the best scorers in the league, averaging 18.5 points over 21 games this season. |
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Aaron Nesmith Nesmith plays 19 minutes in return to lineup
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 5:15 PM
Aaron Nesmith recorded nine points (3-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 19 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Nesmith made his long-awaited return to Indiana's lineup following a six-week absence due to a left knee sprain. The 26-year-old wing will play a prominent role for the rebuilding squad for the remainder of the season but he's likely to be on a minutes restriction for at least a couple games. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (knee) available Saturday vs. Miami
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 12:41 PM
Jeremiah Johnson
Aaron Nesmith (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nesmith has been out for six weeks with a sprained left knee, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from him in his first game back. While Nesmith did not offer consistent fantasy value before the injury, Indiana's lack of consistent scorers gives him a chance to change that once he's no longer under any restrictions. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (concussion) remains out Saturday
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:30 AM
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a head injury in the first half of Monday's loss to the Celtics and also missed Friday's game with a concussion. His absence hasn't impacted fantasy basketball as Jay Huff continues to play 21 minutes per game. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out Saturday vs. Heat
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:25 AM
Pacers
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: McConnell is out with right hamstring soreness after scoring 13 points in 14 minutes in Friday's loss to the Celtics. The 33-year-old backup point guard only played in one game of a back-to-back earlier this week and he'll do the same here. He's not playing enough minutes to be rostered in most fantasy leagues this year. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (knee) questionable Saturday
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 7:20 AM
Pacers
Aaron Nesmith (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Nesmith has been out since November 13 with a left knee sprain. His questionable status shows that a return could happen as soon as Saturday night. Even if Nesmith is ultimately held out, he should be back on the floor sometime in the near future. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard tallies 18 points in loss to Celtics
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:34 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: The worst three-point shooting team in the league this season, Indiana came out of the gate scorching-hot from distance, knocking down 7-of-12 from downtown as part of a 39-point opening quarter. Nembhard went 3-of-4 from beyond the arc during that span and chipped in five assists. They came crashing back to earth by the second quarter, ended up trailing 75-61 at the break, and never managed to mount a serious comeback down the home stretch. The Pacers have lost six consecutive games and are winless since December 8. They'll wrap up a back-to-back on Saturday evening against the Heat before a busy four-game week that includes a pair of matchups against the Magic in addition to the Rockets and Spurs. |
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T.J. McConnell McConnell adds 13 points off the bench in loss
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:33 PM
T.J. McConnell added 13 points (5-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 14 minutes off the bench during Friday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: McConnell did his best to inject some life after the Pacers fell behind big in the second half, mixing it up with Celtics defensive specialist Jordan Walsh before attacking the rim on multiple occasions to close out the third quarter. The 33-year-old veteran point guard has recorded double-digit point in three consecutive games despite averaging less than 18 minutes per-game during that span. |
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Micah Potter Pacers sign Micah Potter to non-guaranteed deal
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 4:26 AM
Tony East
Pacers signed Micah Potter to a non-guaranteed contract.
Analysis: Potter will be the latest player to fill in for the Pacers temporarily. He'll provide depth down low with Isaiah Jackson injured. They'll release Garrison Mathews to clear a spot for Potter. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out Friday vs. BOS
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 10:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a head injury during Monday's loss to the Celtics and has since entered the league's concussion protocol. His absence did not result in more minutes for starting center Jay Huff, who logged 21 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bucks. James Wiseman played 12 minutes off the bench. Huff is the only player worth considering in fantasy leagues, and even that comes with considerable risk. |
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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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