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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (toe) questionable Monday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:08 AM
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Mathurin is said to be getting close to returning from his toe injury. His questionable listing for Monday's game with the Pistons is a step in the right direction even if he's ultimately ruled out. Mathurin's return will likely happen at some point in the Pacers' next few games. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam drops 30 points as Pacers fall to 1-12
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 3:50 PM
Pascal Siakam tallied a game-high 30 points (10-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's blowout loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Siakam was one of the few bright spots for Indiana in this one as they fell to 1-12 overall to open the season. It's officially the worst start to a season in franchise history. Not only are they without franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), but they're also without Aaron Nesmith (knee), Obi Topin (foot) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) right now. The 31-year-old forward has picked up the slack from a scoring perspective recently, averaging 25 points over his last three games. The injury-ravaged Pacers will attempt to turn things around next week when they face the Pistons, Hornets and Cavaliers. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard nets 22 points in loss to Raptors
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 3:48 PM
Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 31 minutes during Saturday's blowout loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Nembhard got off to a sizzling-hot start with Aaron Nemsmith (knee) out of the lineup, pouring in 11 points in the opening stanza on 4-of-5 shooting, including a trio of three pointers. He cooled off in the second quarter, finishing with just two points and was limited to just nine more during the entire second half. He and teammate Pascal Siakam were the lone Pacers in double figures as they struggled to put up points due to an avalanche of injuries to key contributors. It's a tough development for Indiana, but the lack of additional scoring threats should lead to more opportunities for Nembhard in the coming weeks. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker replaces Aaron Nesmith as starter
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:38 PM
Scott Agness
Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Pascal Siakam and Tony Bradley will start against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Walker moves into the starting lineup in place of Aaron Nesmith, who Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expects to miss up to four weeks. Walker has struggled as a starter this year, but he should remain in that role for a few weeks. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Carlisle: Mathurin (toe) âgetting close' to return
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:03 PM
Dustin Dopirak
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin (toe) is âgetting close.â
Analysis: Mathurin participated in a simulated game Saturday morning. He injured his toe during the second game of the season and hasn't played since. His return would be a welcome one for the Pacers due to the mountain of injuries that continue to pile up. |
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Aaron Nesmith Carlisle: Nesmith (knee) to miss four weeks
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:00 PM
Dustin Dopirak
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he expects Aaron Nesmith (knee) to miss four weeks.
Analysis: That would have Nesmith returning in mid-December. Carlisle did note it's possible Nesmith returns earlier, but that is the most likely scenario. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker should see a boost in minutes as long as Nesmith is sidelined. |
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Cody Martin Cody Martin (illness) off injury report vs. TOR
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cody Martin (illness) is not on the injury report against the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Martin missed Thursday's game, but he'll be able to suit up against Toronto. Martin has played an inconsistent role for Indiana since signing with them last week, but with Aaron Nesmith (knee) sidelined, Martin could play a significant role, though that likely won't make him worth rostering. |
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Tony Bradley Tony Bradley scores 10 points as starter
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 5:45 PM
Tony Bradley started again on Thursday and contributed 10 points (5-of-7 FGs) and three rebounds against the Suns.
Analysis: This was a second straight start for Bradley, and while he wasn't great, he was able to score in double figures. It close to a minutes split between Bradley, Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff, with all three playing between 14 and 17 minutes. All of them will continue to play, but none has separated from the others enough to justify being rostered in standard leagues. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard scores 21 points, adds nine dimes
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 5:41 PM
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 21 points (5-of-15 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists and one three-pointer in a 133-98 loss to the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: It wasn't a great shooting night for Nembhard, but he was at least able to get some offense going, which can't really be said for the rest of the team. This was an ugly loss for Indiana, but Nembhard has been productive since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists over their last four games. Things may not get better for the Pacers, but Nembhard should continue to be productive. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (knee) will not return vs. Phoenix
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:50 PM
Indiana Pacers
Aaron Nesmith (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: The Pacers are calling it left knee soreness, but Nesmith stepped on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's foot, which caused his knee to turn awkwardly. It didn't look great, but we'll wait for the team to give an official diagnosis instead of speculating on timelines. Ben Sheppard should play more minutes for the remainder of this game and beyond if Nesmith misses more time. |
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Cody Martin Cody Martin (illness) ruled out vs. Phoenix
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cody Martin (illness) has been ruled out against the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: Martin signed with Indiana last week and has been part of the rotation since, though he has only reached 20 minutes in a game once. His absence could lead to a few extra minutes for Jarace Walker but won't have a drastic impact on the rotation after he played just five minutes in their last game. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (toe) remains out on Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 7:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will not play on Thursday night against the Suns.
Analysis: On October 28, the Pacers referred to Mathurin as week-to-week. He still has not returned with what the injury report calls a âright great toe sprain.â We've seen Mathurin shooting in pre-game warmups, so it's possible that he's getting close to a return, but the Pacers have yet to provide any sort of timeline. |
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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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