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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (back) scores 11 points in return
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 3:33 PM
Jarace Walker (back) tallied 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Walker was in the Pacers' lineup on Tuesday after missing four games with a back injury, and he logged 28 minutes. The five turnovers weren't good, but the rebounds, assists and steals helped offset them. How Walker goes about finishing this season will be critical regarding his outlook for next season. With the Pacers getting Tyrese Haliburton back and likely adding a lottery pick, the rotation will be far more crowded than it currently is. Walker's finish may go a long way toward him carving out a role for himself when the Pacers return to full strength. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin accounts for 14 points vs. Minnesota
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 3:33 PM
Obi Toppin recorded 14 points (4-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Toppin has scored in double figures in three straight and six of his last seven games. The playing time remains limited, with the Pacers forward logging 22 minutes on Tuesday, but he's managed to provide value on most nights. Indiana's rotation will look considerably different next season, but Toppin's athleticism makes him someone capable of providing deep-league value in a reserve role. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown (back) will not return vs. Minnesota
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 2:27 PM
Tony East
Kobe Brown (back) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Brown played 16 first-half minutes before being sidelined by a sore lower back. Jalen Slawson replaced Brown in the lineup to begin the third quarter. He should have more opportunities in the Pacers' remaining games if Brown has to miss time. |
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Jay Huff IND starts Jackson, Thompson, Brown, Walker, Huff
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Walker is back in the lineup after a four-game absence, which pushes Jalen Slawson to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Huff, who replaces Micah Potter. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) available Tuesday vs. T-Wolves
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:48 AM
Obi Toppin (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Toppin continues to deal with a foot injury, but after being listed as probable his availability isn't much of a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 21 points and eight rebounds in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers. Fantasy managers can expect Toppin to play 20-25 minutes against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (hip) downgraded to out vs. Minnesota
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:29 AM
Dustin Dopirak
Ben Sheppard (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Sheppard will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a strained right hip. With Jarace Walker returning from a back injury, he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Sheppard. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (back) upgraded to available vs. MIN
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:24 AM
Dustin Dopirak
Jarace Walker (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Walker is back after a four-game absence. He was a starter before the injury, so Walker's return may push Kobe Brown back to the bench. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out again vs. Wolves
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: McConnell will remain out for a fourth straight game, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) out as well, Indiana will turn to Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones for the point guard minutes. Jackson should continue to play a larger role as a starter. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (neck) remains out vs. Minnesota
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (neck) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Nesmith will miss a fifth straight game, which should lead to another start for Ethan Thompson, who logged 30 minutes on Sunday. He struggled to produce, but he should play a large role once again with Nesmith out. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) out again vs. Minnesota
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Nembhard will miss another game, which means Quenton Jackson should remain the starter at point guard. Jackson logged 29 minutes as the starter on Sunday, while Kam Jones played 19 minutes off the bench. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (hip) questionable Tuesday vs. MIN
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (hip) is questionable to play against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sheppard has been upgraded to questionable after missing Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers. The third-year forward has served as a part-time starter this season and is having a career-best year statistically. However, he didn't provide much relevance to fantasy basketball managers this season, and it's hard to imagine him having an impact next year if Indiana is at full strength. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (ankle) remains out vs. Minnesota
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (ankle) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Siakam will remain out for a second straight game, with Jalen Slawson replacing him as a starter on Sunday. Slawson scored 19 points in 33 minutes on Sunday and should play a similar role against Minnesota. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) probably to play vs. Minnesota
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:50 AM
Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin (foot) is probably to play against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Despite dealing with a foot injury, the veteran forward has a chance to play Tuesday against a Timberwolves team that's struggling down the stretch of the season. Toppin is coming off a 21-point, eight-rebound performance on Sunday and, if healthy, will have a chance for another productive outing. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (back) questionable vs. Minnesota
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarace Walker (back) is questionable to play against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Analysis: Walker has missed the last four games for Indiana, but he could return against Minnesota. Kobe Brown should continue to start if Walker is sidelined, though if Walker returns, Brown will likely head back to the bench. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter records 21 points, 12 rebounds
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:46 PM
Tony East
Micah Potter amassed 21 points (6-of-10 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Potter, who used his sneakers for a gender reveal for himself and his wife (it's a boy) in Sunday's game, had one of his best performances of the season. Replacing Jay Huff (6/3/2/1/1) in the starting lineup, Potter recorded his fourth double-double of the season and first since February 11. He didn't record any defensive stats, but the double-double was a good win to end Week 23. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin posts 21/8/4/1 line vs. Cleveland
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:45 PM
Obi Toppin finished Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers with 21 points (4-of-10 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: For the second time since returning from his foot injury, Toppin logged 23 minutes on Sunday. A 10-of-10 night at the foul line boosted his point total, and the Pacers' forward shot 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and the few rostering Toppin had to be pleased with the return. In leagues that run through Week 24, the Pacers play four games in Week 24, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday. |
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Micah Potter Pacers: Jackson, Thompson, Brown, Slawson, Potter
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:42 AM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Micah Potter will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Pacers are without Ben Sheppard and Pascal Siakam, which opened up spots in the starting lineup for Thompson and Slawson. The other change is Potter, whose insertion into the lineup means that Jay Huff will come off the bench. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) available Sunday vs. Cavaliers
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:03 AM
Obi Toppin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Toppin was initially listed as probable on the injury report, so his availability isn't a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 11 points in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Hornets and should see a similar workload on Sunday. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (hip) out Sunday vs. Cavaliers
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:54 AM
Ben Sheppard (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sheppard is dealing with a right hip strain and was ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. Ethan Thompson and Kobe Brown should see plenty of minutes with the Pacers dealing with multiple absences. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (back) downgraded to out vs. CLE
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:53 AM
Tony East
Jarace Walker (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the fourth that Walker has missed due to a back injury. His continued absence means extended minutes for Kobe Brown, especially with Pascal Siakam also out. Ethan Thompson may also pick up additional playing time, but Brown is the safer streaming option. |
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