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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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Ben Sheppard IND starts Jackson, Sheppard, Brown, Siakam, Huff
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: After starting the last two games, Ethan Thompson will come off the bench, with Sheppard replacing him. Sheppard has offered limited value when allowed to start, but this is an opportunity for him to take on an expanded role with Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith out. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (foot) available Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:08 PM
Tony East
Obi Toppin (foot) is available to play on Friday against the Hornets.
Analysis: Toppin won't miss any time, as he is officially upgraded from probable to active. The former lottery pick totaled just six points in 11 minutes in the win over Chicago on Wednesday, but had previously scored in double figures in each of the three previous appearances. He'll have some fantasy value as a scorer and rebounder, barring any lingering injuries. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) upgraded to available vs. CHA
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Siakam is good to go for Friday's game, but this does not mean that he's a look to play starters' minutes. While productive in Wednesday's win over the Bulls, Spicy P logged 22 minutes because of the nature of the game. Hopefully, if Friday's game remains competitive throughout, Siakam will be able to hit 30 minutes. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell remain out vs. CHA
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Nembhard and McConnell will miss a second consecutive game due to their respective injuries. The former's absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Quenton Jackson set to fill the void once again. Due to the Pacers' many injuries, especially on the perimeter, Jackson is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker remain out vs. CHA
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (neck) and Jarace Walker (back) are out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the third straight missed by Nesmith and Walker due to their respective injuries. For Wednesday's win over the Bulls, Jay Huff and Kobe Brown moved into the starting lineup, and both were productive. However, Brown logged 28 minutes to Huff's 17, and the latter has played 20 minutes or less in each of his last three appearances. This trend makes Brown the safer option for deep-league managers. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin probable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) and Obi Toppin (foot) are probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Siakam and Toppin were also probable ahead of Wednesday's win over the Bulls, a game in which the two logged 22 and 11 minutes, respectively. They'll likely take on similar workloads on Friday. While Siakam can still be rostered in fantasy leagues under those circumstances, Toppin cannot. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown posts 17/8/6 line in win over Chicago
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:54 PM
Kobe Brown logged 17 points (8-of-10 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Brown was one of many Pacers starters to have their way with the Bulls on Wednesday. In his 28 minutes, the third-year forward missed just two shots before finishing as Indiana's third leading scorer, and also tied a season-high in assists. Brown's opportunities and production have increased since being traded from the Clippers to the Pacers ahead of February's trade deadline. He could potentially have some value as a streaming option towards the back half of Championship Week. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam tallies 25 points in win over Bulls
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:48 PM
Pascal Siakam added 25 points (11-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in the win over the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite previously being questionable with a knee issue, Siakam played and was arguably the most productive player on the floor on Wednesday. A one-sided affair limited the former Most Improved Player to just 22 minutes of game play. However, even in his limited action, he led the Pacers in scoring and was one of the team's top facilitators. Siakam should remain a productive player so long as he takes the floor for this injury-hit Indiana team with one of the worst records in the NBA. Fantasy managers should expect more production from him on Friday against the Hornets. |
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Kobe Brown Kobe Brown enters starting lineup vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: There's just one change to the Pacers' lineup for Wednesday's game. Brown will start, with Jalen Slawson being pushed to the bench. While not a must-roster player, Brown is worth considering as a deep-league streamer due to the Pacers' injuries on the wings. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) upgraded to available vs. CHI
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Toppin, who was initially probable for Wednesday's game, is good to go. His playing time has increased recently, and with the Bulls being shorthanded in the frontcourt, this could be a good matchup for the athletic forward. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) available Wednesday vs. CHI
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:24 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is available to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam won't miss any time despite dealing with knee issues. He'll take the floor on the heels of a 30-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Heat to end March. Siakam remains Indiana's go-to guy, even at this point in the season with the Pacers having one of the NBA's worst records ??" he'll have a chance to put up some big numbers, once again. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (hamstring) ruled out vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: McConnell will be sidelined for the first time in a few weeks, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) also out, Indiana will be thin at point guard. Kam Jones and Taelon Peter should both play significant roles after not seeing the floor in the Pacers' last game. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) probable vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is probable to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Toppin should continue to be available as he manages his back injury. His minutes have gone up, and he has scored in double figures in three straight games, which he'll look to keep going against Chicago. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (back) out Wednesday vs. Bulls
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:20 PM
Andrew Nembhard (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Nembhard has been excellent lately with four consecutive games with at least 10 assists, but he'll sit out Wednesday against the Bulls with lower back injury management. Nembhard will have just two more opportunities to play in Week 23. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (knee) probable vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 12:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (knee) is probable to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam has been available for five straight games and is expected to remain available for another game. He had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in Sunday's win over Miami and will look to stay hot against Chicago. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker, Aaron Nesmith out Wednesday
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:09 AM
Tony East
Pacers writer Tony East reports that Jarace Walker (back) and Aaron Nesmith (neck) are out for Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: Walker and Nesmith will sit out again, and their continued absences should clear the way for Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard to see additional run. |
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Micah Potter Micah Potter has 21 points, five threes in win
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Micah Potter had 21 points (7-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Potter is averaging 8.9 points per game this year and typically plays 20 minutes or less per game. The 27-year-old center isn't afraid to shoot threes, though, when he has the opportunity. Sunday was one of those games and he had his second game with at least 20 points in the last four weeks. Potter will continue in a depth role, which takes him off the fantasy radar. |
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