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IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 1 month ago
Furphy and Huff are the two holdovers from the lineup that started Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Jones, Sheppard and Walker move into the lineup, as the Pacers are without Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam. Given the team’s lack of depth, all three will have ample opportunities to contribute, with Walker being the superior streamer.
Source: Tony East
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Initially cleared to play after missing Atlanta’s last 12 games with an Achilles injury, Porziņǵis has been scratched due to an illness. With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) still out, the Hawks will be left to once again rely on Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye to fill the void at the center position.
Source: Brad Rowland
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter had five points in 11 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Rockets. While he’s been ruled out with a hip injury Tuesday, his absence doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
KP is available to return following a 12-game absence, and it’s unclear if he’ll immediately rejoin the starting five or play limited minutes off the bench. In either scenario, Christian Koloko will surely see rotational minutes until Onyeka Okongwu (dental) is cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin and Nesmith join Andrew Nembhard (back), T.J. McConnell (knee) and Pascal Siakam (rest) on the sidelines for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The absence of Nesmith and Nembhard should mean more run for Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard and McConnell are out for the second leg of Indiana’s back-to-back set, which means Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should get a major boost in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam will sit out the second leg of the Pacers’ back-to-back set, and he’ll join multiple key players on the sideline. Jarace Walker, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson are all candidates for increased run while Spicy P is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith has had a rough shooting season, but he has had some strong stretches. The last five games have been arguably his best stretch of the year. He has averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.0 triples per game over his last five while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor. He’s only shooting 38.6 percent on the season, so this is a drastic improvement for him. He should be considered a must-roster player as long as he’s shooting this well.
IND • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Jackson has barely been in the rotation recently, but he was able to make a big impact off the bench in this game. He was more impactful than Jay Huff, which led to him playing 25 minutes, while Huff only logged 12 minutes. Managers shouldn’t grow accustomed to that; Jackson hasn’t played 25 minutes in a game since mid-December. This was a strong performance for him, but that doesn’t mean he should be rostered.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam was named an All-Star for the fourth time in his career, and while it has been a disappointing season for the Pacers, he has been consistent. He has scored at least 20 points in 10 straight games and in 17 of his last 18 games. He hasn’t been as efficient in a higher usage role this season, but the added counting stats have helped make up for it. Siakam missed the second leg of their last back-to-back, so keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Jazz.
IND • Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Huff came off the bench in favor of Jarace Walker against the Thunder on Friday, but they’ll revert back to the typical starting unit for this game. That was likely a matchup-based decision, and head coach Rick Carlisle will ensure that Huff will be in the opening group to help slow down Alperen Sengun.
Source: Indiana Pacers
ATL • Forward-Center • #8
about 1 month ago
Porziņģis has missed the last 12 games for Atlanta, but he could be back against Miami. Onyeka Okongwu (dental) is still out, so Christian Koloko could remain a starter, with Porziņģis coming off the bench to manage his minutes. Still, Porziņģis can make a big impact in limited action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Center • #26
about 1 month ago
Reath recently underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot to address a stress fracture, so he will not help the Hawks address their post depth woes. The draft capital is the “prize” for the Hawks in this transaction. The future second-round picks are a 2027 pick from Portland and a 2030 pick via New York.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard stepped up as Indiana’s primary catalyst early on, scoring 21 first-half points. He took a step back in the final two quarters as Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith did most of the damage late to help the Pacers stave off a late rally. The 26-year-old facilitator dished out double-digit assists for the third time in his last five games and has eclipsed 25 points on two separate occasions during that span. He’ll aim to keep the hot streak going when the Pacers open a four-game week that features matchups against the Rockets, Jazz, Bucks and Raptors.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson showed zero signs of rust in his return from a brief one-game absence due to left calf tightness, recording his eighth triple-double of the season. The 24-year-old rising star poured in 21 of his game-high 33 points during the opening half, ultimately hoisting a season-high 29 attempts as Atlanta mounted a late comeback effort that fell just short. He’s emerged as a certifiable all-around fantasy force, averaging 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks through 46 games. The Hawks have three games on tap next week including showdowns against the Heat, Jazz and Hornets.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam deserves a ton of credit for his play this season as he’s carried the Pacers from a scoring standpoint on most nights, averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds through 47 games. The 31-year-old scoring machine has recorded nine straight 20-point efforts dating back to January 12.
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
Gueye made the most of his starting opportunity in place of an injured Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) by scoring double-digit points for just the eighth time this season. The 23-year-old big man is averaging just over 16 minutes per-game this year and should return to a reduced role next week once Okongwu is back from a brief absence.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith recorded his first 20-point performance since a 25-point effort against the Magic back on January 4. The 26-year-old wing has put together a strong stretch recently, averaging 18.3 points over his last three games. He should be able to take advantage of some favorable matchups next week when the Pacers square off against the Heat, Jazz and Hornets.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppins is working his way back from a late October foot surgery that was expected to sideline him for at least three months. While Carlisle’s report that he’s ahead of schedule is encouraging, the coach added that Toppin won’t be back in games for the foreseeable future. Managers in deep leagues who stashed Toppin for the silly season can continue to do so, but Saturday’s update does not change anything regarding his value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
ATL • Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
The Hawks have made three changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s game. Risacher returns from an extended absence, and he’ll start immediately in a move that pushes Corey Kispert to the bench. Johnson’s return doesn’t force anyone to the bench, as Vit Krejčí (ankle) is out. The third change is Gueye, who will fill the void left by Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) two nights after Christian Koloko did the honors.
Source: NBA Lineups
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu lost a few teeth during Wednesday’s win over the Celtics, as he took a Jaylen Brown elbow to the mouth. After undergoing dental surgery the following day, the Hawks’ center is looking at an extended absence as he recovers. Christian Koloko moved into the starting lineup for Thursday’s loss to the Rockets, and that’s likely to be his job for the foreseeable future.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
ATL • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Added to the Hawks’ injury report earlier Saturday, Krejčí is officially out. His absence coincides with Jalen Johnson’s return from a one-game absence, so Johnson will reclaim his place in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s game will be Risacher’s first since January 7. Corey Kispert has replaced him in the starting lineup, and that may remain the case on Saturday, given the time Risacher has missed. However, there hasn’t been much to gain from streaming Kispert, so leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson is good to go after tightness in his left calf sidelined him for Thursday’s loss to the Rockets. Vit Krejčí, who returned to the starting lineup on Thursday, is out for Saturday’s game, freeing up Johnson’s spot in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Krejčí is a new addition to the Hawks’ injury report. While his production has not made him a factor in fantasy basketball with Zaccharie Risacher out, he has provided depth off the bench. However, Risacher is also questionable for Saturday, and his return would lessen the impact of Krejčí’s absence if he can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Risacher has missed the last three weeks with a knee injury. The 20-year-old small forward has a chance to return Saturday given his questionable listing. If he remains out, Corey Kispert and Vit Krejčí will continue to see extra minutes, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson missed Thursday’s game against the Rockets with left calf tightness. He’s once again listed as questionable for the same injury Saturday against the Pacers. Corey Kispert moved into the starting lineup for Thursday’s game and had 17 points. He could start again if Johnson remains out, but isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
For the third time in his last four games, McCollum finished with at least 20 points, though it wasn’t enough to keep the shorthanded Hawks’ winning streak alive. His tenure with the team got off to a shaky start, but he has picked up his production as of late. If they continue to play without Jalen Johnson (calf), McCollum’s shot creation will be vital to keeping this team afloat. He’ll look to keep it going against the Pacers on Saturday.
ATL • Center • #10
about 1 month ago
With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) sidelined for this game, Koloko got his first start as a Hawk. With Okongwu ruled out for Saturday’s game against Indiana, he should get the nod again in what will be a more favorable matchup for him. Koloko didn’t do much scoring, but he was decent on the glass and was able to contribute defensively. He’ll hold streaming upside in another start against the Pacers, but managers shouldn’t expect a monster performance.
ATL • Center • #10
about 1 month ago
Atlanta will be incredibly shorthanded for this game, with Jalen Johnson (calf) and Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) both sidelined. Krejci and Koloko will join the starting group, and there should be extra minutes off the bench available for Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell.
Source: Brad Rowland
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu exited Wednesday’s game against the Celtics after being hit in the mouth by Jaylen Brown, resulting in a dental fracture that required surgery. As a result, he’ll miss at least two games, starting with Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets. Okongwu is considered day-to-day, and the Hawks will rely on Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko to fill the resulting void.
Source: brad Rowland
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson has been ruled out for the second leg of this back-to-back. Atlanta will be incredibly shorthanded for this game with Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) also sidelined. Mouhamed Gueye has shined as a starter in place of Johnson previously, though there should be plenty of minutes for Asa Newell as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin has dealt with a right thumb sprain and turf toe, which has limited him to 25 games this season. However, he returned on Monday and is averaging 17.7 points per game in 31.8 minutes this season. Considering the Pacers “are not eager to hand Mathurin a big restricted free agent extension” this offseason, they could look to trade the former lottery pick now or wait to complete a sign-and-trade in the offseason.
Source: Hoops Wire
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson played 33 minutes in Wednesday night’s game against the Celtics and didn’t seem to suffer an injury, so this could be generic wear and tear. That being said, missing Johnson, who has emerged as a legit star this season, would be a big loss for the Hawks. Corey Kispert and Luke Kennard would likely see more minutes, with Nickiel Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels getting an uptick in usage.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu took an elbow to the face in Wednesday’s game against the Celtics and was left with a bloody mouth and fractured teeth. He had a procedure done on Thursday and will be held out for at least this game. Christian Koloko and Mouhamed Gueye figure to see an increase in minutes, but the usage should still run through the Hawks’ main playmakers.
ATL • F-C • #17
about 1 month ago
Okongwu left Wednesday’s game with 6:43 remaining due to a shot to the mouth that he took from Boston’s Jaylen Brown. Okongwu would make his two free throws before heading back to the locker room, and he did not return. The overall production from the Hawks’ center was good, so fantasy managers didn’t lose out on too much due to Okongwu’s premature departure. The Hawks host the Rockets on Friday; hopefully, the mouth injury doesn’t cost him any time.
ATL • G • #5
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s stat line was what fantasy managers have hoped to see from Daniels consistently. In addition to the efficient shooting, he was effective as a rebounder and distributor, and the defensive production was elite. The six “stocks” were triple Daniels’ total in his prior three games. Compared to last season, the steals production has taken a hit, but Daniels remains capable of putting up a high number in that category.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson finished Wednesday’s victory with another quality stat line, recording his fourth double-double in five games. His production across the board makes the Hawks’ forward one of the best players in fantasy basketball, providing first-round value in nine-cat formats. Johnson and the Hawks host the Rockets on Friday, the first of two games Atlanta will play before the end of Week 15.
ATL • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Alexander-Walker led five Hawks starters in double figures on Wednesday. And for the first time in over two weeks, he’s recorded consecutive 20-point games. Rostered in 54 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Alexander-Walker has been a revelation in fantasy basketball, providing top-50 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. More 10-team league managers need to hop onto the Alexander-Walker bandwagon, as he’ll remain a fixture in the Hawks’ starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin had another solid performance off the Indiana bench on Wednesday, reaching double figures in points for the second straight game and nearly logging enough rebounds to earn his first double-double since November. It’s unlikely Mathurin will start games or log heavy minutes in the near future, but if he can stay consistent in his current role off the bench, there are nights in which he could be a tempting streaming option for those fantasy managers looking for a scoring boost.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard was one of Indiana’s most productive players in Wednesday’s victory. Despite a rough night from beyond the arc, he finished as the Pacers’ second-leading scorer and was the team’s leading facilitator on the evening. He fell just one assist shy of what would have been his third straight game with double-digit assists. Nembhard also came up just short of a double-double in the process, but was still effective enough in this game to provide fantasy managers with some good production.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
While it wasn’t his most efficient night shooting the ball, the one-time Most Improved Player and former NBA champion led all Pacers in scoring on Wednesday night. He reached the 20-point mark for the eighth game in a row while also being involved as a facilitator. Siakam didn’t record any stocks against the Bulls, which isn’t uncommon for him. And as a result, he logged only a mildly productive performance as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, but he’s good to go. He moved into the starting lineup on Friday and remained there for Monday’s loss to the Hawks, recording 12 points and five steals. Walker should continue to figure prominently in the Pacers’ rotation as the team focuses on getting its younger players more minutes.
Source: Tony East
ATL • F • #10
about 1 month ago
Risacher has been out for the better part of the last month with a knee injury. That absence will extend to Wednesday’s game against the Celtics. With Risacher still out, Corey Kispert and Vit Krejčí will continue to see extra minutes, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker entered the starting lineup for Indiana’s last game, but he isn’t available against Chicago, Ben Sheppard or Bennedict Mathurin will likely fill the spot in the starting lineup. Mathurin would receive a nice boost, but Sheppard won’t be worth streaming regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ATL • Center • #10
about 1 month ago
Koloko backed up Onyeka Okongwu (12/10/2 with a block in 31 minutes) at center, and he logged more minutes than Mouhamed Gueye (seven points and six rebounds in 13 minutes). Koloko is on a two-way deal, but he could see meaningful minutes until Kristaps Porziņǵis (Achilles) returns to the lineup. The former is worth a look in deep leagues only.
ATL • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Johnson couldn’t get it going as a scorer, but he did everything else in the box score, and fantasy managers ended up with another strong performance. Johnson will look to get back on track from an efficiency standpoint when the Hawks face the Celtics on Wednesday.
ATL • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum hasn’t had trouble offering strong scoring numbers off the bench, but Monday’s final stat line represents arguably his best all-around performance in a Hawks uniform. Fantasy managers who rolled with McCollum were treated to a team-high point total, meaningful counting stats, strong defensive contributions and a flurry of triples.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Volume was key for Siakam here as he shot just 8-of-21 from the floor, including 2-of-9 from long range. He was an efficient 8-of-9 from the charity stripe and chipped in meaningful counting stats to bolster his performance for fantasy managers. There’s no reason to expect a dip in production for the high-usage, do-it-all forward any time soon.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin played his first game since January 2, and he came off the bench with a limited workload. Despite the reduced playing time, Mathurin’s offensive impact was far from muted, as he hit 6-of-10 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. He should see his playing time trend up moving forward, and fantasy managers in need of points and triples can safely deploy him.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin will play his first game since January 2, but he’ll come off the bench. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time against the Hawks, as he may be on a minutes restriction after nearly a month on the sidelines.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Jackson was held out of Friday’s win over the Thunder, with perimeter starters Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Johnny Furphy all logging at least 33 minutes. That trio will likely take on a similar workload if Jackson remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin is dealing with a right thumb sprain as well as a toe injury. The 23-year-old small forward hasn’t played since January 2, but has a chance to return Monday against the Hawks. Fantasy managers should be aware that the Pacers and Hawks tipoff at 1:00 P.M. eastern time. If Mathurin is out again, Johnny Furphy should remain in the starting lineup.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Walker started over Jay Huff on Friday and rewarded the coaching staff for their decision to move him into the opening lineup. In the win, he was second on the Pacers in scoring, second in three-pointers, and tied a team-high in steals. Inefficiency from the free-throw line prevented him from notching a 30-point performance, but that’s one of the very few things to pick at from Friday’s outing. Walker has now put together back-to-back high-scoring performances. He’ll have an opportunity for a third on Monday against the Hawks.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard was very productive on Friday. He shot with good accuracy both inside and beyond the arc before finishing with nearly 30 points. But maybe even more impressive was his passing; the fourth-year guard was the only player on either team to reach double figures in assists. The offensive production led Nembhard to his fourth double-double in January, as the Pacers ended a three-game losing streak.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Siakam was one of three Pacers players to score 20 or more points on Friday. In addition to his scoring, the veteran forward made a difference as a playmaker, and also was decent overall on the glass. He didn’t record any stocks for the third straight game and fourth time over the past five outings, but even without the defensive stats, he had a solid final line against OKC. He’ll look for more production on Monday against the Hawks.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Indiana will shift Siakam to the center spot and move Walker into the starting unit, which will push Jay Huff to the bench. Walker had a slow start to the year but has had some solid performances lately. Huff should still play a significant bench role.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 2 months ago
Jackson exited early on Wednesday and will remain out for this game. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he could return to play against the Hawks on Monday, but for at least this game, Ben Sheppard should see a bump in minutes off the bench.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 2 months ago
Jackson exited early from Wednesday’s game, which limited him to just six minutes. He has been playing larger reserve role recently, so if he remains out for this game, Ben Sheppard should see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report