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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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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker questionable vs. CLE
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (hip) and Jarace Walker (back) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: While Walker has missed Indiana's last three games, Sheppard was injured during Friday's loss to the Hornets. The former, if available, offers a much higher fantasy ceiling, especially with Pascal Siakam ruled out. Kobe Brown and Ethan Thompson should play plenty, especially if Walker remains out. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) probable vs. Cleveland
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Toppin is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately play. He played 20 minutes in Friday's loss to the Hornets, and the playing time may not change much, even with Pascal Siakam unavailable. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (ankle) and Aaron Nesmith (neck) are out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Siakam suffered back and ankle injuries during Friday's loss to the Hornets, but it's the latter that will keep him out of Sunday's game. As for Nesmith, he will miss a fourth consecutive contest. Ben Sheppard started on Friday but is questionable with a strained hip. If he can't play, the Pacers may turn to Ethan Thompson to fill in for Nesmith. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell remain out Sunday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Nembhard and McConnell remaining out means that Quenton Jackson should remain in the starting lineup. Given the Pacers' lack of depth at point guard, he's worth picking up for the final game of Week 23. Kam Jones played 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Hornets, dishing out a season-high 10 assists. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson posts 16 points, five assists
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:28 PM
Quenton Jackson notched 16 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Making another start for the injured Andrew Nembhard, Jackson had an efficient night at the office in Charlotte. He shot 75 percent from the field, and the five assists were countered by just one turnover. Add in the three-pointers, and Jackson was able to provide some value in multiple categories. His ability to affect fantasy basketball in the Pacers' final game of Week 23 on Sunday depends on Nembhard's availability. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff posts 12/6/4/1/1 line vs. Charlotte
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:28 PM
Jay Huff tallied 12 points (5-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: After scoring in double figures in the Pacers' first six games of March, Huff hit a dry spell. Entering Friday, he scored 10 points or more in four of his past ten appearances, offering minimal fantasy value at best on most nights. While Huff did record a complete stat line, he did so on 5-of-18 shooting from the field. And things won't get easier, as the Pacers end Week 23 in Cleveland on Sunday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (back) exits during fourth quarter
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:18 PM
Tony East
Pascal Siakam (back) finished Friday's loss to the Hornets with 30 points (13-of-24 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Siakam had an excellent night individually, even with the premature ending. The Pacers' forward exited with 3:48 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a bruised lower back and did not return. He played 34 minutes on Friday, an encouraging sign with the Pacers headed for the draft lottery. Indiana visits Cleveland on Sunday; fantasy managers will hope to get another game out of Siakam. |
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