Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers signed Andrew Nembhard to a three-year, $59 million extension. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nembhard took on a much bigger role last season for the Pacers and was a big part of their run in the playoffs. He figures to remain a big part of the back court for Indiana alongside Tyrese Haliburton.

Obi Toppin intends to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Indiana Pacers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: After spending the first few years of his career in New York, Toppin saw his minutes increase as a member of the Pacers. He saw a career high in minutes, points, assists, and rebounds per game last season, to name a few stats. He may not be the biggest signing and the price tag might come as a bit of a surprise to some, but he’s a capable bench player for the up and coming Pacers and gives them stability going into the 2024-25 season.

T.J McConnell and the Pacers are reportedly working on a long-term contract extension. McConnell has been in Indiana since 2019, and a long-term extension means he could finish his career as a Pacer. (Source: Evan Sidery on X)

Fantasy Impact: McConnell provided a huge spark off the bench down the stretch, so it makes sense why the Pacers would try to sign him long-term. McConnell not only averaged his highest PPG total this past year, but he also provided stability and consistency for the Pacers in the playoffs. McConnell will look to continue his role as the emotional leader of the Pacers in the years to come.

Pascal Siakam intends to sign a four-year, $189 million max deal with the Indiana Pacers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski via X)

Fantasy Impact: Siakam was a key part of the Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals run, giving the young team a veteran presence who can also facilitate for himself. Partnering Siakam with fellow star Tyrese Haliburton gives the Pacers a great duo and sets them up well for yet another deep playoff run.

There’s an early indication that Jalen Smith will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Pacers to enter unrestricted free agency. (Source: Michael Scotto)

Fantasy Impact: Smith averaged just under 10 points and over five rebounds off the bench for the Pacers this past season. He is expected to command a strong market.

Tyrese Haliburton has been ruled out for Mondays game against the Celtics. (Source: Keith Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton was not expected to play and now it becomes official. He'll miss his second straight game as the Pacers hope to avoid getting swept at home.

Ben Sheppard will enter the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics. (Source: Indiana Pacers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined, there was some thought TJ McConnell could enter the starting lineup but it'll instead be Sheppard. He scored seven points across 23 minutes off the bench in Game 2.

Myles Turner scored 31 points (13-17 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds and four blocks in the Pacers 157-115 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: It was a dominant performance for Turner despite him playing just 22 minutes. He'll look to keep it going in the playoffs against the Bucks in the opening round.

Isaiah Jackson is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks. (Source: Indiana Pacers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jackson, Jalen Smith and Obi Toppin are all available after being listed as questionable. They'll likely remain off the fantasy radar unless the Pacers decide to sit Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner late in the game.

Aaron Nesmith has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Nesmith is looking to avoid missing a second straight game for the Pacers. If he does, Jarrace Walker would hold some streaming appeal in deeper leagues after scoring eight points and dishing seven assists over 29 minutes in Monday's win over the Clippers.

Doug McDermott (calf) is active for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. (Source: Indiana Pacers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McDermott's ten-game absence will end on Wednesday. He's set to return from his calf injury, but it's unclear if he will have any restrictions on his workload. His return means less work for Jalen Smith and Obi Toppin moving forward.

James Johnson has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson is dealing with an illness. He remains off the fantasy radar if he is cleared.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Bennedict Mathurin's shoulder will be re-evaluated after the upcoming trip. (Source: Dustin Dopirak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carlisle added that Mathurin is expected to miss the next three, potentially four games. "We hope that it's relatively short term, but he will miss a week at least." Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard should continue to take on more minutes in his absence.

Furkan Korkmaz is set to be waived by the Indiana Pacers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Korkmaz was sent to Indiana as part of the package that Philadelphia put together to acquire Buddy Hield, but he's not going to last as a Pacer. The team is waiving him, and he will begin the process of finding a new team. It remains to be seen if there will be much interest for him, and he's not likely to carry much fantasy value even if he does find a landing spot.

The Pacers are trading Marcus Morris, a second-round pick and cash to the Spurs for Doug McDermott. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This is the second time Morris is on the move on Thursday after being traded from the 76ers to Pacers. He is expected to be bought out, so he'll be able to go where he wants but he'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

The Indiana Pacers have traded Buddy Hield to the 76ers for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 76ers are expected to be down Joel Embiid (meniscus) for potentially the rest of the regular season. They add to the back court here with Hield who was averaging 12 points in Indiana on 38 percent shooting from deep. He'll add some scoring whether he enters the starting lineup or comes off the bench in a sixth-man role for the 76ers.