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Jay Huff IND starts Nembhard, Nesmith, Walker, Siakam, Huff
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:51 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: After utilizing a smaller lineup to begin Saturday's loss to the Spurs, the Pacers will start a true center on Monday. Huff moves back into the starting five for the first time since March 10, with Quenton Jackson heading to the bench. This change also shifts Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam up a position within the lineup. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) upgraded to available
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Nesmith, who was initially questionable for Monday's game, most recently played 25 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Spurs. He's likely to take on a similar workload on Monday, which limits the Pacers wing's fantasy ceiling. At best, Nesmith should be rostered in deep leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (calf) upgraded to available
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Nembhard is good to go after initially being questionable for Monday's game. He played 28 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Spurs and is likely to take on a similar workload against Orlando. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin available Monday vs. ORL
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:33 PM
Pascal Siakam (knee) and Obi Toppin (foot) are available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Siakam had 14 points in 29 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, which was his first game action since March 8. Toppin played 19 minutes off the bench. With both forwards ruled in for Monday's game against the Magic, expect them to take on similar workloads. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin questionable vs. Orlando
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 7:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) and Obi Toppin (foot) are questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Siakam and Toppin played in Saturday's loss to the Spurs, with the former making his first appearance since March 8. Siakam played 29 minutes against San Antonio, with Toppin logging 19 minutes off the bench. Expect the forwards to take on similar workloads if allowed to play on Monday, with Jarace Walker likely being asked to log heavy minutes. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 7:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Nembhard and Nesmith were in the Pacers' starting lineup for Saturday's loss to the Spurs, playing 28 and 25 minutes, respectively. They'll likely take on similar workloads if available against the Magic. While Nembhard can still provide reliable standard-league value, Nesmith is a deep-league option at best. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) plays 29 minutes in return
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 5:36 PM
Pascal Siakam (knee) recorded 14 points (6-of-14 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Saturday's game was Siakam's first since March 8, so there may have been some concerns about a potential minutes limit. While the production was limited, the fact that Siakam played 29 minutes was encouraging. Will that continue? That's the big question for fantasy managers who have him rostered, especially those competing for fantasy championships next week. While Indiana's four-game slate is promising, the uncertainty around how much Siakam will play is a concern. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker hits five triples, scores 21 points
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 5:35 PM
Jarace Walker finished Saturday's loss to the Spurs with 21 points (8-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: With the Pacers' rotation being as close to full strength as it has been in quite some time, the offensive end of the floor became a bit more manageable for Walker. Shooting 8-of-10 from the field overall, the third-year forward made five of his seven three-point attempts. Walker's inefficiency has limited his fantasy value, but minutes have not been an issue and should remain the case for the rest of the season. The Pavers play four games in Week 22, starting with the Magic on Monday. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard scores game-high 25 points
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 5:34 PM
Andrew Nembhard accounted for 25 points (8-of-13 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Nembhard played 28 minutes on Saturday, and he was effective in his time on the floor. He's now scored at least 20 points in five of the ten games he's played in since the All-Star break. Something to watch with Nembhard is the status of rookie Kam Jones. If Jones misses one more game, his contract for next season would only be partially guaranteed. And under those circumstances, that could be when the Pacers decide to give Jones more minutes, possibly at Nembhard's expense. |
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Quenton Jackson Nembhard, Jackson, Nesmith, Walker, Siakam start
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 1:49 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam will start Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: The only holdovers from the lineup that began Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers are Nesmith and Walker. Nembhard and Siakam return, with the latter back after an eight-game absence, and Jackson moves from the bench to the starting lineup. This is the first game the Pacers have played since losing Ivica Zubac to a season-ending rib injury, and they'll go without a true center to start. |
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Aaron Nesmith Nesmith, Sheppard, Potter available vs. Spurs
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 1:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Ben Sheppard (ankle) and Micah Potter (triceps) are available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: While Nesmith and Sheppard were available for Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers, Potter is back after a two-game absence. Nesmith will take on his usual role within the starting lineup, while Sheppard and Potter will provide depth off the bench. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard, McConnell, Jackson available vs. Spurs
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 1:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Quenton Jackson are available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Nembhard, McConnell and Jackson were all listed as questionable for Saturday's game. The former will be in the starting lineup, while the other two will look to provide value off the bench. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin available vs. Spurs
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) and Obi Toppin (foot) are available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be Siakam's first in nearly two weeks, as he last played on March 8. How much he'll play remains to be seen, but Spicy P does not need to go well into the thirties minutes-wise to provide good fantasy value. As for Toppin, his minutes may be limited, making him a deep-league option at best. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson (calf) questionable vs. Spurs
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Quenton Jackson (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Jackson has been available for the Pacers' last three games, most recently logging 20 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers. His opportunities will depend on the availability of Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell, who are also questionable for Saturday's game. If Nembhard remains out, there should be additional rotation minutes available to Jackson if he plays. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin, Micah Potter questionable vs. Spurs
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (foot) and Micah Potter (triceps) are questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: While Toppin has only missed one of Indiana's last four games, a March 18 loss to the Trail Blazers, Potter has missed the last two. With Ivica Zubac (ribs) done for the season, Toppin, Potter and Jay Huff take on added importance within the Pacers' rotation. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell questionable
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Nembhard has missed the Pacers' last three games with a calf injury, with McConnell replacing him in the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect the same if Nembhard can't play on Saturday, with Quenton Jackson (if available) and Kam Jones serving as the backups. Jackson is also listed as questionable due to a strained right calf. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith, Ben Sheppard questionable vs. SAS
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Ben Sheppard (ankle) are questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Nesmith and Sheppard were available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, with the former's availability being far more impactful in fantasy basketball circles. If either has to sit out on Saturday, there may be opportunities for Taelon Peter and Ethan Thompson. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) questionable vs. San Antonio
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:28 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Siakam has not appeared in a game since March 8. However, unlike previous spots in which he was initially listed as doubtful, he's questionable for Saturday. If Siakam can play, Jalen Slawson may be inactive for two-way contract reasons. Slawson is also questionable for Saturday night. |
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Ivica Zubac Report: Ivica Zubac (ribs) done for the season
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 4:54 AM
Dustin Dopriak
The Indianapolis Star's Dustin Dopriak reports Ivica Zubac (ribs) will miss the rest of the season.
Analysis: Zubac suffered a fractured rib in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers. According to Dopriak, the 29-year-old center will miss the rest of the season due to the anticipated healing time. Jay Huff would be the top candidate to move into the starting lineup with Zubac sidelined. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (head) scores 18 before early exit
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 4:22 PM
Tony East
Ivica Zubac (head) tallied 18 points (7-of-18 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Zubac played 23 minutes before having to exit early due to a hit to the head. The good news is that the 7-footer was not experiencing a headache after the game and did not need to enter concussion protocols, but the hit did leave a knot. The Pacers don't play again until Saturday against the Spurs, which could be enough time for Zubac to recover fully. |
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