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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker records 18/9/6/2 line vs. Dallas
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 1:46 PM
Jarace Walker amassed 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Pascal Siakam's return to the Pacers' lineup on Sunday did not mean a spot on the bench for Walker, with Ben Sheppard (13/3/2 with three three-pointers in 27 minutes) being the player replaced by Spicy P. And Walker had a good evening against the Mavericks, shooting just under 50 percent from the field and providing solid value in multiple categories. At this point, those who streamed Walker because Siakam was out should hold onto him, as he appears likely to continue logging heavy minutes. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown hits three triples, scores 15 points
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 1:45 PM
Kobe Brown tallied 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: After scoring 12 points in each of Indiana's first two games out of the All-Star break, Brown put up 15 against the Mavericks. Add in the rebounds, three-pointers and percentages, and Sunday's performance was a good one for the former Clipper. Brown hasn't reached the point where he's a must-roster player for the silly season, but the potential is there, especially on nights when the Pacers don't have Pascal Siakam. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) drops 22 points, 11 assists
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 1:44 PM
Andrew Nembhard (back) finished Sunday's loss to the Mavericks with 22 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, 11 assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Returning to the Pacers' lineup after missing Friday's loss to the Wizards, Nembhard recorded his ninth double-double of the season on Sunday. And he was efficient, shooting 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. Nembhard played 30 minutes, a positive development for fantasy managers, but that may not be the norm for him the rest of the season. Kam Jones (10 points, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers) started alongside Nembhard, and his role may expand as the Pacers focus more on evaluating their younger talents. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam drops game-high 30 points vs. DAL
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 1:42 PM
Pascal Siakam recorded 30 points (12-of-19 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Back in the Pacers' lineup after a two-game absence for personal reasons, Siakam recorded his 11th 30-point game of the season on Sunday. If there was a negative for the Pacers' forward beyond the game's outcome, it was that he recorded five turnovers. Siakam didn't record any defensive stats against the Mavericks, but that hasn't been the norm for a player who's averaging one steal per game. The Pacers begin a three-game Week 18 on Tuesday against the 76ers. |
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Andrew Nembhard IND starts Nembhard, Jones, Walker, Siakam, Huff
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 10:47 AM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Kam Jones, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Siakam and Nembhard are back after missing Friday's loss to the Wizards, with the former also missing the loss to Washington the night prior. Nembhard's return coincides with T.J. McConnell (hamstring) being out, while Siakam pushes Ben Sheppard to the bench. Kam Jones and Jarace Walker remain with the starters, which is good news for fantasy managers. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton (Achilles) diagnosed with shingles
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:52 AM
Tony East
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) has been diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the Pacers for the next two to three weeks.
Analysis: Haliburton, who is out for the entire 2025-26 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during Game 7 of last June's NBA Finals, recently contracted shingles. His time away from the team won't affect fantasy basketball, but young players like guard Kam Jones won't be able to benefit from Haliburton's in-person tutelage for the time being. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out at least one week
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:49 AM
Tony East
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday that Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be sidelined for at least one week.
Analysis: Nesmith sprained his right ankle during Thursday's loss to the Wizards, with his absence leading to Kam Jones receiving the starting nod the following night. Depending on Jones' back, which has been an issue recently, Nesmith's absence should ensure the rookie guard takes on extended minutes, whether he starts or comes off the bench. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter (ankle) upgraded to available vs. DAL
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Micah Potter (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Potter is available after initially being listed as questionable. While he's likely to come off the bench, Potter has played more minutes than starter Jay Huff in each of the Pacers' last two games. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) upgraded to available
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Nembhard is back after sitting out Friday's loss to the Wizards. His return coincides with T.J. McConnell (hamstring) being out, so Nembhard may wind up starting alongside Kam Jones. Regardless of who joins Nembhard in the backcourt, he should be slotted into 12-team league lineups. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) downgraded to out
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:31 AM
Tony East
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: McConnell's absence won't have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, as Andrew Nembhard and Kam Jones are available. Those two will handle the point guard responsibiltiies against the Mavericks. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (hamstring) available vs. Dallas
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:28 AM
Tony East
Pascal Siakam (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Siakam is back after a two-game absence. While those absences were for personal reasons, hamstring injury management was the reason he appeared on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game. Jarace Walker's playing time may decrease with Siakam back in the lineup, but he should play enough to remain a player worth rostering in 14-team leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (hamstring) questionable vs. Dallas
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: After missing Indiana's last two games for personal reasons, Siakam is on the injury report for Sunday due to left hamstring injury management. If he cannot play against Dallas, that would likely mean Jarace Walker remains in the starting lineup. Walker is worth streaming in that role, and he should have added fantasy value the rest of the season. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter (ankle) questionable vs. Dallas
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Micah Potter (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Potter is back on the injury report, but he was also questionable for Friday's loss to the Wizards. The 6-foot-9 forward/center played 26 minutes off the bench the last time out, and he should take on a similar role against the Mavericks if available. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) to remain out vs. Dallas
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Nesmith injured his right ankle during Thursday's loss to the Wizards, and Sunday's game will be the second he has missed since then. Kam Jones started Friday's loss to the Wizards, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jarace Walker would be a better streaming option, even if Pascal Siakam returns to action. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) questionable vs. Dallas
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Nembhard did not play in Friday's loss to the Wizards, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for T.J. McConnell. McConnell, who is also questionable for Sunday, only played 15 minutes, and he is not worth the risk in standard leagues due to the playing time. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) questionable vs. Dallas
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: McConnell started Friday's loss to the Wizards, filling the void left by Andrew Nembhard. However, the veteran point guard only played 15 minutes, with fellow starter Kam Jones logging 39. If Nembhard can play on Sunday, McConnell will come off the bench if available. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson records 21 points, three dimes
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
Quenton Jackson tallied 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Friday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: Inactive for Thursday's loss to the Wizards, Jackson was back in the rotation on Friday. And he took advantage of the opportunity, shooting over 50 percent from the field, and the Pacers guard has scored at least 19 points in three of his last four appearances. The issue for fantasy managers is that Jackson isn't guaranteed to be active every night as he's still on a two-way contract. If Andrew Nembhard (back) remains out on Sunday and Jackson is active, deep-league managers should consider streaming him. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff scores team-high 22 points vs. WAS
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 3:29 PM
Jay Huff amassed 22 points (8-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists and five three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: After playing 21 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Wizards, Huff played 16 in Friday's rematch. The good news for fantasy managers is that he shot 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, but his production was largely limited to points and three-pointers. For the second straight night, Micah Potter (18/5/2/1 with four three-pointers) played more minutes than Huff despite coming off the bench. Huff remains the preferred option for fantasy managers, but those competing in deeper leagues should consider Potter if they're in dire need of a frontcourt player. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) out Friday vs. Washington
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Nembhard is one of many Pacers players battling injuries on Friday. He'll miss Friday's game, which leaves the door open for guys like Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones to log heavy minutes and potentially produce solid numbers on the second game of a back-to-back against the Wizards. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter (ankle) upgraded to available vs. WAS
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 11:52 AM
Tony East
Micah Potter (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Potter is available after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Thursday's loss to the Wizards. His playing time may decrease for Friday's rematch, making Potter a challenging player to trust in most fantasy leagues. |
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