Obi Toppin
F - Indiana Pacers - OUT
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Obi Toppin will have a procedure on Monday to place a screw in his right foot, as reported by Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Fantasy Impact
Toppin is expected to miss a considerable amount of time. Head coach Rick Carlisle indicated the long-term nature of the injury, telling the media not to ask for an update on Toppin's status until February 1. In his absence, Jay Huff, Jarace Walker, and Tony Bradley will likely see increased roles in the frontcourt.
Obi Toppin is expected to be unavailable for at least the next month due to a hamstring injury, reports Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. The injury occurred during Indiana's game against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
The severity of the hamstring issue necessitates a significant recovery period for Toppin. His extended absence will likely create increased opportunities within the Pacers' rotation for Jarace Walker and Tony Bradley.
Obi Toppin left Sunday's game early against the Timberwolves with a leg injury.
Fantasy Impact
Toppin had been playing through the injury. He can be considered as day-to-day.
Obi Toppin chipped in 20 points (8-of-18 FG), five rebounds, three assists, and two steals off the bench during Indiana's game against the Thunder on Thursday. He saw time at power forward while Pascal Siakam logged minutes at center.
Fantasy Impact
Toppin offered a significant offensive boost in his first game. The summer debate centered on Isaiah Jackson versus Jay Huff, but Toppin's production alongside Siakam at center makes him an enticing waiver wire target (rostered in just 17 percent of Yahoo leagues). While Jackson and Huff aren't irrelevant yet, Toppin looks like the more dependable fantasy producer among the Pacers' reserve frontcourt options early on.
Obi Toppin scored 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3PT) and grabbed four rebounds in Sunday's 125-120 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Fantasy Impact
Toppin benefited from the absence of Pascal Siakam (elbow) on Sunday. He started and saw 26 minutes of action, which was enough for him to end with 22 points against the Nuggets. He will see a decrease in opportunities whenever Siakam is back in the lineup for the Pacers.
