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Micah Potter Micah Potter, Ben Sheppard questionable vs. NYK
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 2:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Micah Potter (triceps) and Ben Sheppard (ankle) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: While the latter did not play in Sunday's loss to the Bucks, the former played five minutes off the bench. Fantasy relevance for Sheppard and Potter depends on the availability of other players, and neither has done enough to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. With the Pacers playing on Tuesday and Wednesday, there may be an opportunity to play extended minutes on one of those nights. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac, Obi Toppin questionable vs. New York
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 2:23 PM
Khobi Price
Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Tuesday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, so there are likely to be some absences either against the Knicks or the Trail Blazers. Zubac and Toppin were available for Sunday's loss to the Bucks, with the former starting and the latter coming off the bench. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith, Quenton Jackson questionable
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 2:15 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Quenton Jackson (calf) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Nesmith and Jackson were available for Sunday's loss to the Bucks, with the latter initially being ruled out before being cleared. Nesmith went off for 32 points in Milwaukee, a welcome outburst from a player who has struggled for most of this season. With the Pacers also playing on Wednesday, there's likely to be some absences from the rotation for both games. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell questionable
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 2:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Tuesday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, who host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Given how Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle approached Friday's loss to the Knicks, this may be the game where the rotation is as close to complete as it can be. McConnell started Sunday's loss to the Bucks, as Nembhard was sidelined. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) doubtful vs. New York
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:50 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Siakam has missed Indiana's last four games, and the unfortunate streak is likely to hit five on Tuesday. Depending on who's available, Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson could see their opportunities increase, with the latter having started Sunday's loss to the Bucks. Of the two, Brown is the safer streaming option. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith has 32 points in loss to Bucks
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 12:03 PM
Aaron Nesmith had 32 points (10-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Nesmith has mostly had a season to forget for the Pacers. He's not in the top-200 in per game value this season, but the 26-year-old shooting guard went off against the Bucks on Sunday. Nesmith went 7-of-10 from behind the three-point line. Unfortunately games like this have been few and far between this year and thus he's not a recommended addition in standard leagues. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson (calf) available vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 9:24 AM
Indiana Pacers
Quenton Jackson (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Initially announced as out for Sunday's game, Jackson has been upgraded to available. He's coming off the bench, which limits the guard's fantasy value. However, there will be more minutes available to Jackson, as the Pacers won't have Andrew Nembhard. |
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T.J. McConnell IND starts T.J., Nesmith, Slawson, Walker, Zubac
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 9:17 AM
NBA Lineups
T.J. McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Slawson, Jarace Walker and Ivica Zubac will start Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: The Pacers are once again down multiple starters, including Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam. McConnell and Slawson move into the starting lineup, with the offering the higher fantasy ceiling despite a likely minutes restriction. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson (calf) to remain out vs. MIL
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 8:32 AM
Dustin Dopirak
Quenton Jackson (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Jackson will miss a second straight game as he deals with a calf injury. His absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, especially with Aaron Nesmith available. |
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Aaron Nesmith Nesmith, McConnell, Zubac, Toppin available Sunday
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 8:28 AM
Tony East
Aaron Nesmith (ankle), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) are available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Nesmith and Zubac will be part of the Pacers' starting lineup on Sunday, while McConnell and Toppin are likely to come off the bench. While Nesmith and Zubac played starters' minutes in Friday's loss to the Knicks, that is not guaranteed to be the case against the Bucks. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam, Nembhard, Sheppard out vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 8:11 AM
Tony East
Pascal Siakam (knee), Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Ben Sheppard (ankle) are out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Siakam will miss a fourth straight game, while Nembhard and Sheppard won't play after seeing action in Friday's loss to the Knicks. Kobe Brown is likely to remain in the starting lineup, while there may be a start in the cards for Kam Jones due to Nembhard's absence. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac, Obi Toppin questionable vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Zubac and Toppin were in the rotation for Friday's loss to the Knicks, playing 29 and 16 minutes, respectively. If the former doesn't play, that would open the door for Jay Huff to start. However, Huff is not a lock to provide reliable fantasy value, as his minutes have been limited when he starts. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) doubtful vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Siakam has missed the Pacers' last three games, and it appears likely that he'll miss a fourth on Sunday. Kobe Brown entered the starting lineup for Friday's loss to the Knicks, and he could remain in that role against the Bucks. Brown would be worth streaming as a starter. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (ankle) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sheppard, who played 21 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Knicks, has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season, even when he gets the occasional start. Kobe Brown is not on the injury report, and he should figure prominently in the rotation on Sunday. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith questionable Sunday
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 3:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Nembhard and Nesmith played in Friday's loss to the Knicks, logging 32 and 34 minutes, respectively. Nembhard's availability may affect Kam Jones, who was a DNP-CD on Friday. As for Nesmith, Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard could pick up additional minutes in his absence, but Sheppard is also questionable. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson, T.J. McConnell questionable
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 3:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Quenton Jackson (calf) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: While McConnell played 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Knicks, Jackson was out with a calf injury. How this all affects fantasy basketball depends on Andrew Nembhard's (calf) availability, as he is also questionable for Sunday's game. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac plays 29 minutes vs. New York
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 4:07 PM
Ivica Zubac amassed 11 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Friday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: There was some surprise regarding the Pacers' decision to play Zubac and Andrew Nembhard (8/5/7/2) in both games of their back-to-back. And while head coach Rick Carlisle said that they would be under minutes restrictions, the tandem played 29 and 32 minutes, respectively. Zubac had a decent night, recording a complete stat line. Regarding the minutes, the rivalry between the franchises may have been a factor. That's something to be mindful of next week, as Tuesday's rematch is the first game of a back-to-back for Indiana. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker scores team-high 18 points vs. NYK
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 4:07 PM
Jarace Walker finished Friday's loss to the Knicks with 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: While his offense has been hit-or-miss, Walker has made strides in terms of his overall production since the All-Star break. He's been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats since the break, doing enough to merit being rostered in 14-team leagues. As long as he's healthy, Walker is one of the Pacers players whose minutes should be relatively safe for the rest of the season. The Pacers end Week 20 with a game against the Bucks on Sunday. |
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Kobe Brown IND starts Nembhard, Nesmith, Brown, Walker, Zubac
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 1:13 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Kobe Brown, Jarace Walker and Ivica Zubac will start Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Nesmith is back for Friday's game after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Suns. As a result of his return, Ethan Thompson is not only out of the starting five but inactive due to his status as a two-way contract player. Also, Nembhard and Zubac will once again have their minutes limited. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson (calf) downgraded to out vs. NYK
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Quenton Jakckson (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Jackson's absence won't significantly affect fantasy basketball, as Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Kam Jones are available. With Nembhard and McConnell under minutes restrictions, Jones may be the player whose workload increases with Jackson out. |
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