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Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points (8-16 FG, 2-2 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists and two steals in the Pacers 103-83 loss against the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Mathurin continues to step up for Indiana in the absence of Aaron Nesmith. He remains a strong streamer.

Category: Game Recaps


Myles Turner scored 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-4 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds. one assist, one steal and two blocks in the Pacers 103-83 loss against the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Turner recorded his third straight double-double. He was able to fill the stat sheet as well in the loss with a combined three stocks.

Category: Game Recaps


Pascal Siakam scored 27 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3PT, 0-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds, three assists and three steals in the Pacers 103-83 loss against the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Siakam was one of the lone players to step up for Indiana in a blowout loss. He continues to be the most consistent producer for the Pacers.

Category: Game Recaps


T.J. McConnell (illness) is listed as questionable to play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Pacers may be without McConnell on Friday. He came down with an illness of some kind recently, and he may need some time off as he rests and recovers from it. If that's the case, Ben Sheppard will be primed to see more work in his absence against the Hornets.

Category: Injury Updates


Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The 25-year old will not be available to play on Friday. He's set to miss his third-straight game due to an ankle injury, and the team hasn't set a concrete timetable for his recovery yet. Expect Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin to continue to benefit from his absence from a fantasy perspective for the foreseeable future.

Category: Injury Updates


Andrew Nembhard (knee) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Nembhard is expected to play on Friday. He's dealing with a knee injury right now, but the team has him listed as probable for the time being, which means that he should be good to go. Fantasy managers should view him as a fringe streamer at best in a matchup against Charlotte.

Category: Injury Updates


Jarace Walker scored 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3PT) to go along with six rebounds, two steals and one block in the Pacers 118-111 win over the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Walker was oddly enough one of four players for Indiana to score exactly 17 points. He did not miss a shot on the night. His fantasy upside remains limited in his current role.

Category: Game Recaps


Tyrese Haliburton scored 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with three rebounds, four assists and one steal in the Pacers 118-111 win over the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: The 11 shots attempted by Haliburton was his third lowest number on the season. He came through when it mattered most in the fourth quarter where he scored 10 of his 17 points on the night.

Category: Game Recaps


Isaiah Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles and will be out for the remainder of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jackson went down with an injury during Friday's game, and it is now officially being diagnosed as a torn Achilles. That's about as bad as it could've been for the veteran, who will now have to miss the rest of the season while he recovers. The team already lost James Wiseman to the same injury, so players like Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker will have to step up and see more work for the remainder of the season.

Category: Injury Updates


Ben Sheppard scored 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-11 3PT) and grabbed three rebounds in Friday's 125-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Sheppard saw a lot of involvement on Friday, playing a total of 33 minutes over the course of the night. He was able to do well with his opportunities, leading the second unit with 20 points scored on good efficiency. This was a bit out of the ordinary for him, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect this kind of performance out of him game-in and game-out.

Category: Game Recaps


Johnny Furphy is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Furphy is set to make his return for the Pacers. He remains off the fantasy radar.

Category: Injury Updates


Obi Toppin scored 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the Pacers 135-132 win over the Celtics.

Fantasy Impact: Toppin continues to play strong minutes off the bench with the second unit for Indiana. He also saw a bit of a boost with Myles Turner sidelined.

Category: Game Recaps


James Wiseman has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles and is set to miss an extended period of time. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wiseman suffered a torn Achilles during Indiana's season opener on Wednesday and is set to miss an extended period of time. He hasn't officially been ruled out for the remainder of the season, but that's the usual recovery for this kind of injury. Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker are set to see more work than expected this year as a result of Wiseman's absence.

Category: Injury Updates


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.

Category: Rumors


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.

Category: Injury Updates


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.

Category: Injury Updates


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.

Category: Transactions


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.

Category: Transactions


Buddy Hield traded to the 76ers

Thu, Feb 8th 10:28am EST
By Ari Koslow

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.

Category: Transactions