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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell scores 12 points in season debut
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 6:01 PM
Alex Golden
T.J. McConnell amassed 12 points (6-of-12 FGs), one rebound and one assist in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz.
Analysis: Given the amount of time McConnell missed with a strained right hamstring, it's unsurprising that he was on a minutes restriction Tuesday night. However, he only played 11 minutes and did not see any action after halftime. Those who stashed McConnell in an IL+ slot should remain patient, as his production in the 11 minutes he did play was promising. Given the current state of the Pacers roster, it isn't difficult to envision McConnell providing quality fantasy value once he's freed from any restrictions. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard posts 25 points, seven dimes
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 5:59 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished Tuesday's loss to the Jazz with 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Nembhard has surpassed 20 points in two of the three games he's played since returning from a shoulder injury, with Tuesday's total being a season-high. Add in the percentages, assists and three-pointers, and this is the kind of performance that Nembhard managers will hope becomes the norm (or close to it). T.J. McConnell's return did not affect Nembhard's minutes, as he only played 11 first-half minutes, and it should not be an issue throughout the season, given Indiana's lack of consistent options. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam scores team-high 27 points vs. Utah
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 5:58 PM
Pascal Siakam accumulated 27 points (9-of-16 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz.
Analysis: Siakam's return from a one-game absence did not keep the Pacers from giving up 152 points on Tuesday, but he did provide fantasy managers with another solid stat line. Thus far, Spicy P is ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the former. His usage has jumped by more than six percentage points from last season, but the Pacers' lack of proven scorers has negatively impacted Siakam's value. On a better version of this team, he would be an enticing âbuy lowâ option. However, with Indiana now 1-10, managers who have Siakam rostered may be concerned about a potential late-season tank. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to start
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 2:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Tony Bradley will start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Nembhard is the only holdover from the five who started Sunday's loss to the Warriors. Nesmith and Siakam are back after missing that contest, with Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker moving to the bench. The other two changes are Robinson-Earl and Bradley, who replace Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson. JRE and Bradley aren't great streaming options, but the change to start gives them a shot at achieving fantasy relevance. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) available Tuesday
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 1:45 PM
Indiana Pacers
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: McConnell is set for his first action of the 2025-26 season, providing the Pacers with needed depth at point guard. He'll back up Andrew Nembhard, but McConnell does not need starters' minutes to provide tangible fantasy value. He'll have value once allowed to play his regular minutes. |
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Pacers sign Robinson-Earl to second 10-day
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 7:29 AM
Indiana Pacers
Pacers signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day contract on Tuesday.
Analysis: This will be a second 10-day for JRE, which means they'll have to sign him to a rest-of-season deal if they want to keep him beyond this contract. He has played big minutes for the Pacers recently, averaging 8.0 points and 10.7 rebounds over 24.8 minutes per game over their last three outings. He'll likely continue to fill a large role, but he's only worth a roster spot in deep formats. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (forearm) absent from injury report
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 1:16 PM
Jeremiah Johnson
Aaron Nesmith (forearm) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Nesmith is back after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Warriors. His return means Ben Sheppard will head back to the bench in a move that does not impact fantasy basketball. Even with the Pacers' many injuries, there's no need to consider Sheppard in most leagues. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 1:12 PM
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: McConnell has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. The 33-year-old point guard is ramping up in his recovery and his questionable listing at least gives him a chance to return against the Jazz on Tuesday. McConnell will be worth the wait for fantasy managers as he'll eventually return to a full workload with the Pacers' many other injuries. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (rest) removed from injury report
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 1:11 PM
Jeremiah Johnson
Pascal Siakam (rest) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Siakam did not play in Sunday's loss to the Warriors, which was Indiana's second game in as many nights. His return to the lineup means Jay Huff will be bumped to the bench after recording a double-double the last time out. Huff has offered limited fantasy value this season, so he doesn't have to be held in most fantasy leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard dishes out nine assists in loss
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 5:11 PM
Andrew Nembhard finished Sunday's loss to the Warriors with 14 points (5-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Nembhard finished Sunday's defeat with a solid assist tally, but the field-goal percentage took a beating in Indiana's final game of the week. However, the fact that he played 30 minutes or more in both games of the Pacers' weekend back-to-back is far more critical, given the time he missed with a shoulder injury. Plus, Indiana was without Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith on Sunday, which has to be factored into Nembhard's poor shooting. He should get better looks when Siakam is on the floor. Indiana plays three games during Week 4, starting with the Jazz on Tuesday. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff posts 12/11/2/0/3 line vs. Warriors
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 5:11 PM
Jay Huff accounted for 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: According to Cleaning the Glass, Huff has played 21 percent of his minutes this season at power forward, and that was his role on Sunday. He recorded his first double-double of the season, hitting double digits in scoring for the second time and in rebounds for the first. Isaiah Jackson (12/6/1/0/1 in 21 minutes) also recorded a solid stat line, but he and Huff played 21 and 22 minutes, respectively. That's the issue for both, especially with Pascal Siakam returning after sitting out Sunday's game for rest reasons. Jackson is the player whom more fantasy managers have invested in, but Huff has provided greater fantasy value. |
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Jay Huff IND starts Nembhard, Sheppard, Walker, Huff, iJax
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:17 PM
Tony East
Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson will start Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: The Pacers are without Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for Sunday's game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Sheppard and Huff will fill the vacancies, raising the ceiling of both players. While worthy of consideration in deep leagues, neither is a must-roster player. |
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T.J. McConnell Carlisle: T.J. (hamstring) âsteadily' ramping up
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 1:18 PM
Dustin Dopirak
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is ramping up âpretty steadily.â
Analysis: Injured during the preseason, McConnell has yet to appear in a game this season. While Carlisle did not provide an updated timeline on the veteran point guard, the fact that T.J. is ramping up is a good sign for the injury-riddled Pacers. He'll have tangible fantasy value as soon as he's allowed to take on a full workload, even with Andrew Nembhard being the starter. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (rest) out Sunday vs. Golden State
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:13 AM
Indiana Pacers
Pascal Siakam (rest) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Siakam, who has shouldered a heavy workload this season due to the Pacers' many injuries, will get Sunday night off. This is a brutal hit for fantasy managers who were hoping for a big performance from Spicy P on the final night of Week 3. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's playing time will likely increase after he logged 15 minutes on Saturday, but he isn't the most trustworthy streaming option. If Jarace Walker is on the waiver wire, add him first. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (forearm) out Sunday vs. GSW
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:07 AM
Indiana Pacers
Aaron Nesmith (forearm) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Nesmith has a right forearm contusion and will not play on Sunday, the Pacers' second game in as many nights. Given the number of players who won't be available, now is the time to go âall-inâ on Jarace Walker out of necessity. If you hadn't already done so. |
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Aaron Nesmith Nesmith scores efficient 25 points in loss to Nuggets
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:23 AM
Aaron Nesmith poured in a team-high 25 points (7-of-10 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), one rebound and four steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Nesmith benefitted from the return of fellow guard Andrew Nembhard as he shot 70 percent from the floor, knocking down a trio of three-pointers, and getting to the line for eight free throws. The 26-year-old has taken on a much larger role from a scoring standpoint with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, which gives him some serious appeal in deeper fantasy leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard notches 22 points on Saturday in return
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:19 AM
Andrew Nembard finished with 22 points (7-of-20 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), and six assists over 33 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Nembhard made an immediate impact in his return to Indiana's lineup following a seven-game absence due to a shoulder injury, despite shooting just 2-of-10 from three-point range. The 25-year-old's presence pushed Ben Sheppard back to the bench as he logged just 22 minutes in this one after averaging nearly 30 per-game during his absence. It may take him a couple games to shake off the rust, but his return gives Indiana a much-needed play-making presence to run their offense through. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam struggles to 14/6/5 line in loss to Nuggets
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:12 AM
Pascal Siakam finished with 14 points (5-of-16 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: It was a forgettable performance for Siakam in this one as he shot just 31 percent from the floor to finish with a season-low 14 points. It came as a bit of a surprise since Andrew Nembhard was back in the lineup for the first time since opening night. He had eclipsed 27 points in five of nine games to open the season and is averaging 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists during that span. He'll attempt to turn things around when Indiana faces the Warriors on Sunday. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard (shoulder) available vs. Denver
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 1:39 PM
Indiana Pacers
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) is available to play against the Nuggets on Saturday.
Analysis: Nembhard has been sidelined since injuring his shoulder in the season opener, but he'll be available in this one. He'll likely make an immediate return to the starting lineup, which should result in Ben Sheppard returning to a reserve role. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) questionable Saturday
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:31 PM
Indiana Pacers
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Nembhard has been out since the Pacers' season opener, but a return may be on the horizon. If he can play on Saturday, Nembhard will likely push Ben Sheppard out of the starting lineup. Sheppard, who played 35 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Nets, would be worth holding onto in deep leagues due to Indiana's lack of depth. |
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