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IND • Center • #40
24 days ago
Zubac is progressing in his recovery from a sprained ankle, but he may not return to game action anytime soon. And, given where the Pacers are in the standings, it would likely be in the team’s best interest to keep Zubac out for as long as possible. Jay Huff should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
24 days ago
Siakam, who sat out the Pacers’ final game before the All-Star break with a hamstring injury, is away from the team for personal reasons. His absence on Thursday means that Jarace Walker will likely remain in the starting lineup. While efficiency can be an issue, Walker should be streamed when he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
24 days ago
Potter is dealing with a sprained left ankle. If he’s unable to play, the Pacers will be light on frontcourt options, as Pascal Siakam (personal) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are already out. Jay Huff and Jarace Walker should play heavy minutes on Thursday if Potter sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
24 days ago
Nesmith, who did not play in Indiana’s final game before the All-Star break, is dealing with a lumbar sprain. Ben Sheppard replaced him in the starting lineup and should retain that role if Nesmith can’t play against the Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
24 days ago
McConnell’s right hamstring has been a lingering issue throughout this season, with the veteran guard most recently sitting out Indiana’s final game before the All-Star break. His availability likely affects Quenton Jackson, who’s listed as questionable due to his status as a two-way contract player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
24 days ago
Both players sat out Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break, and both will be back against Cleveland. Expect MPJ and Clowney to handle their usual workloads, which means less playing time for Danny Wolf, Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
24 days ago
Claxton missed Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break with a hip injury, but an ankle injury will keep him out for the first game after the break. With Claxton sidelined, Day’Ron Sharpe should join the starting lineup, and he offers high upside for “silly season.” Fantasy managers in need of big man stats should add Sharpe immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #
29 days ago
The Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy in relation to the team’s February 3 game against the Jazz. After an investigation that included an independent review, it was deemed that Pascal Siakam and two other starters could’ve played under the medical standard in the policy. The team could’ve also held those players out in a way that “better promoted compliance” with the policy, according to a release from the NBA.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Traoré become a starter for the Nets in late January, and he is really starting to figure things out. Over his last four games, Traoré has averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 assists and 1.8 triples per game while shooting 59.1 percent for the floor. The turnovers have been an issue, and he doesn’t contribute much defensively, but he has shown he can be a high-level producer of assists. He’s still only 19 years old and should be a valuable asset in dynasty leagues.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
With Nic Claxton (hip) sidelined for this game, Sharpe was able to start for the fourth time this season. He was able to match his season high for scoring and record a double-double while still contributing in other categories. If Claxton misses more time down the stretch, Sharpe will be a fantasy stud in an increased role. He’s currently rostered in just 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker returned from a one-game absence due to an illness and was inserted into the starting unit with multiple starters sitting out. That led to his fourth 20-point outing of the season, which was enough for the Pacers to win their second straight game. Walker should continue to play a significant role down the stretch, and while there will likely be some inconsistency mixed in, he should have some big performances like this one.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter started the Pacers’ game on Tuesday but was pushed to a reserve role for this one. However, his minutes only decreased by two. He ended up setting a new season-high for scoring and recorded his third double-double of the season. With Ivica Zubac expected to be sidelined for a while, Potter should be a big part of the rotation in Indiana for the remainder of the season, which could lead to more productive outings like this one.
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 1 month ago
With Wednesday’s game being the Pacers’ second in two nights, they’ve rotated the starting lineup. All five starters are new, with Walker back in the lineup after missing Tuesday’s win over the Knicks due to illness. He and Huff are the best streaming options, while Brown is making his first start as a Pacer.
Source: Tony East
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
With Nic Claxton (hip) sidelined, Sharpe will get the starting nod at center. The other change to the starting unit will be Williams entering in place of Danny Wolf, who will be available off the bench. Sharpe should be in for a productive night.
Source: C.J. Holmes
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter is dealing with a left ankle sprain. His status is up in the air Wednesday against the Nets given his questionable listing. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the year after tearing his ACL, Potter will continue to backup Jay Huff if he’s available.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker is listed as questionable with an illness for Wednesday’s game against the Nets. With the Pacers dealing with a litany of other injuries, though, it seems like the 22-year-old forward should be available. With Pascal Siakam (hamstring) already ruled out, Walker could move into the starting lineup if he’s available.
Source: Pacers
IND • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
McConnell is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with right hamstring soreness. With Aaron Nesmith (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) also out, Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson are all candidates to start and play more minutes on Wednesday.
Source: Pacers
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets for lower back injury management reasons. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should see additional minutes given all of the Pacers injuries Wednesday, though neither is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith is set to miss Wednesday’s game against the Nets with lower back soreness. Ben Sheppard’s playing time should increase and he could move into the starting lineup, though he’s not worth streaming on a night with 14 games across the NBA.
Source: Pacers
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam headlines a lengthy injury report for the Pacers on Wednesday. After initially being listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, the 31-year-old power forward has been ruled out for the game against the Nets. Jarace Walker could move into the starting lineup for Siakam, though he’s still listed as questionable with an illness.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Claxton popped up on the injury report as questionable with right hip soreness on Tuesday, but has since been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers. With Claxton now unlikely to play, Day’Ron Sharpe is likely to start and is worth streaming.
IND • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
While Ivica Zubac will have to wait until after the All-Star break to make his Pacers debut, Brown was part of the team’s bench rotation on Tuesday. While the former first-round pick’s production was solid, it wasn’t enough to make him a must-add yet. That said, keep an eye on Brown after the All-Star break, especially if the Pacers decide to do all they can to lock down one of the league’s four-worst records.
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Active after a two-game absence, Jackson was inserted into the starting lineup on Tuesday due to Johnny Furphy’s season-ending knee injury. The two-way contract guard took advantage of his opportunity, shooting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. In addition to the points and three-pointers, Jackson provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories as part of a complete stat line. With the Pacers playing Brooklyn on Wednesday, they’ll likely be shorthanded. If Jackson is active, he’ll be worth streaming if Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard sit.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
After recording two double-doubles in 2024-25, Nembhard dropped his eighth of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday. With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out, the Pacers guard has shouldered more of the offensive workload. While Nembhard’s fantasy value hasn’t received the boost that many fantasy managers hoped for before the season began, his role makes him a must-roster player. As for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, fantasy managers need to play for Nembhard not playing, as he’s missed one leg of each of Indiana’s last two back-to-backs.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
The Pacers entered Tuesday with a 3-22 road record this season, but that didn’t prevent them from taking down the Knicks in overtime. As he’s done on many occasions this season, Siakam led the way offensively and showed why he’s headed to the All-Star Game despite Indiana’s poor record. The 30-point game was his tenth of the season and first since January 21. However, with Siakam having missed one leg of the Pacers’ past two back-to-backs, this may have been his final appearance before the All-Star break. Consider him questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Absent from the initial injury report released by the Nets, Claxton is now questionable with a sore right hip. If he’s unable to play on Wednesday, Day’Ron Sharpe would be the next man up. And he is worth streaming when allowed to start.
Source: Billy Reinhardt
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
The Pacers have made two changes to their starting lineup, one necessitated by injury. Jackson steps into the void left by Johnny Furphy, who suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s loss to the Raptors. The other change is Potter, who is inserted into the lineup at Jay Huff’s expense.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker’s absence will have an impact on the Pacers, as he has been a consistent performer recently. And with Johnny Furphy (knee) out for the season, there was a chance that Walker would have moved into the starting lineup. For Tuesday’s game, Ben Sheppard and Kobe Brown are two players who can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Walker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter’s lingering hip issue isn’t severe enough to keep him out of Tuesday’s game. While he will be in the Pacers’ rotation, there hasn’t been much to gain from rostering Potter in fantasy leagues recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith and McConnell were both listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While the former will occupy his usual spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, the latter will serve as Andrew Nembhard’s backup at point guard.
Source: Ian Begley
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker is a late addition to the injury report, and the doubtful tag suggests that he will not be available for Tuesday’s game. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the season, Ben Sheppard could move into the starting lineup after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Clowney, who scored 22 points in Monday’s win over the Bulls, is dealing with a sprained left ankle. The good news is that he’s listed as probable, so availability may not be an issue for the Nets forward. If Clowney can’t play on Wednesday, that could be a spot where Josh Minott gets to make his Nets’ debut as a reserve. Ziaire Williams, who has started games in the past, would figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Porter will miss a second straight game due to right knee tendinitis. His absence means Danny Wolf should remain in the starting lineup after logging 26 minutes in Monday’s win over the Nets. Given where the Nets are in the standings, Wolf is worth holding onto for the rest of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Dëmin did not play in Monday’s win over the Bulls, as it was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. The rookie’s return will likely push Terance Mann to the bench, a role in which he offers minimal fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer to see Zu in a Pacers’ uniform, and it’s unlikely he sees a ton of run for Indiana down the stretch of a lost season. While Zubac is on the shelf, Jay Huff should continue to start at center.
Source: Alex Golden
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
After totaling 17 assists in his first four games of February, Traorë had the best night of his rookie season on Monday. The rookie guard reached double digits in assists for the first time while also recording his first double-double. Throughout the night, Traoré did a good job of getting his teammates the ball in spots where they could easily make plays. Egor Dëmin has performed the best of Brooklyn’s three rookie guards this season, but the front office has to be encouraged by what they saw from Traoré on Monday.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
With Michael Porter Jr. (knee) unavailable, Wolf made his eighth start of the season on Monday. And the rookie acquitted himself well, shooting a high percentage and recording a complete stat line. While Egor Dëmin has been the most productive of the Nets’ five first-round picks, Wolf’s had his share of positive moments as well. He took advantage of his 25 minutes against the Bulls, and playing time for the rookie should only increase after the All-Star break.
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
After scoring 18 points in Sunday’s win over the Wizards, Clowney recorded his first 20-point game since a January 16 win over the Bulls. The Nets’ forward/center has also made four three-pointers in consecutive games, the first time he’s done that this season. Brooklyn is clearly focused on ending the season with the best draft lottery odds possible, but fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Clowney’s minutes down the line.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Before Monday, Claxton had gone 21 straight games without a double-double, the longest dry spell of his NBA career. The Nets center ended that unfortunate streak against the Bulls, leading all players in points and rebounds. Over the past month, he’s averaged 6.5 rebounds per game, which takes away from the value that fantasy managers in free-throw percentage punt builds usually gain from rostering him. The Nets complete the pre-break portion of their schedule on Wednesday against the Pacers, which could be another big night for Claxton.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
The Nets won’t have Egor Dëmin (rest) or Michael Porter Jr. (knee) for Monday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Mann and Wolf will fill the voids, with the latter offering slightly higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy was injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, as he landed awkwardly after finishing a dunk. The second-year wing was taken back to the locker room via wheelchair, and an MRI on Monday confirmed fears that he’d suffered a torn ACL. Furphy started 21 of the 35 games he appeared in this season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes. His absence opens up minutes for multiple players, most notably Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.
Source: Michael Scotto
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard had a rough afternoon in Toronto, continuing a slump in which he’s shot 12-of-40 from the field over his last three games. Having shot 36.1 percent from the field, his fantasy value is ranked outside the top 150 over the past two weeks. While his season-long fantasy value remains respectable, Nembhard’s value has not received the boost that many fantasy managers hoped with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable. He’s higher on opposing teams’ scouting reports, and that’s affected Nembhard’s efficiency.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game got away from Siakam and the Pacers in the third quarter, as the Raptors outscored them by a 44-26 margin. That factored into Spicy P playing only 24 minutes, which may be a concerning development for managers counting on him to deliver consistently excellent production through the fantasy playoffs. However, this was the first game since January 10 in which Siakam played less than 32 minutes, so there’s no need to panic. The Pacers play five games in Week 17, starting with the Knicks on Tuesday.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game isn’t part of a back-to-back, but the Nets will still give the rookie a night off. His absence could lead to Terance Mann returning to the starting lineup, but the veteran wing is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Billy Reinhardt
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy appeared to injure his right knee due to an awkward landing after throwing down a dunk during the third quarter. Requiring assistance to get off the court, the second-year wing was then taken to the locker room via wheelchair. Furphy finished with four points, two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Due to right knee tendinitis, Porter will not play on Monday. Danny Wolf has been his replacement in the starting lineup when MPJ was unavailable in the past, and that’s likely to be the case against the Bulls. If so, the rookie would be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Billy Reinhardt
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter was active for Friday’s loss to the Bucks, playing 16 minutes off the bench. He’ll likely take on a similar workload against Toronto, which makes Potter a non-factor in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Indiana Pacers
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Two days removed from combining with Egor Dëmin to become the first Nets rookie tandem to score 20 points or more in the same game since 1982, Traoré had another solid outing. While the overall numbers were modest, the rookie point guard committed just one turnover in 24 minutes. With Dëmin (4/2/2/1/1) getting his minutes at the off-guard spot, the Nets have relied on Traoré and another rookie, Ben Saraf (10/4/4/2 with one three-pointer in 24 minutes) to run the show. Dëmin is the safest fantasy option of the three perimeter rookies, but Traoré is worth watching.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Unlike earlier this season, Wolf’s minutes weren’t wholly dependent upon Michael Porter Jr.'s workload. The rookie forward/center essentially served as Noah Clowney’s backup on Saturday, with both players producing solid stat lines. Clowney logged 27 minutes, finishing with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers. Wolf has “silly season standout” potential, especially if the Nets decide to cut Porter’s and Clowney’s minutes, if not sit them outright on occasion.
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sharpe continues to back up Nic Claxton (11 points, five rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes), but that didn’t prevent him from recording a solid stat line on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 forward/center finished one rebound shy of a double-double, and fantasy managers can also benefit from the assists and steals. Getting ahead of the rush and adding Sharpe now instead of waiting for the silly season would not be a bad idea, especially with the minutes he’s currently getting.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
With the Nets’ decision-makers hoping to land the best draft lottery odds possible, days like Saturday may become the norm for Porter. After putting up 20 points in the first half, his playing time decreased after halftime, and the veteran forward scored just three points. As evidenced by what he was able to do in the first two quarters, Porter doesn’t need to log heavy minutes to provide value. However, the Nets’ approach to his playing time could lower his ceiling. The Nets play five games in Week 17, with two before the All-Star break.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
For the second time this season, Traoré scored 21 points in a game. However, the assists and assist-to-turnover ratio are of greater importance to the Nets when evaluating the rookie guard. Traoré committed four turnovers on the night, which is no small feat when considering the defensive abilities of Orlando’s Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. With the Nets headed back to the draft lottery, Traoré should play plenty for the rest of the season. While not a must-add, his name is one to keep in mind for the post-All-Star break portion of the schedule.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Dëmin continues to be the shining star of Brooklyn’s five-player draft class. The rookie guard shot 66.7 percent from the field, setting a season high with 26 points. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and Dëmin once again showed why he has “silly season standout” potential. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire, don’t hesitate to pick him up.
BKN • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Minott had an excellent stretch early in the season for Boston, but he has been out of the rotation for a while now. He’ll get a fresh start in Brooklyn, and the 23-year-old has already proven that he can be a fantasy commodity. He could be a sneaky grab for a rebuilding team, which could lead to strong production during silly season.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
The 2023 second-round pick was never able to carve out a role in Denver, so the Nuggets will move on to create an open roster spot. Tyson may get an opportunity to make an impact for Brooklyn during silly season, though his upside for fantasy managers will be limited.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Agbaji was acquired from the Raptors on Wednesday, but the deal is still being finalized, so he will not suit up on Thursday. His next chance to make his Nets debut will be on Saturday against the Wizards. That should mean more minutes for Ziaire Williams and Ben Saraf on Thursday.
BKN • Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Agbaji fell out of the rotation in Toronto, and now he’ll get a fresh start in Brooklyn. The former lottery pick should fill out some minutes on the wing, which could alter Ziaire Williams’ place in the rotation. Agbaji could end up making a large impact for fantasy managers during silly season, but he shouldn’t be rostered at this point.
Source: Shams Charania
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas has been playing a reserve role for Brooklyn recently, which has led to some decent scoring nights, though he hasn’t popped. Drake Powell and Ben Saraf should take on extra minutes with Thomas unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
While Nic Claxton (10 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes) will start whenever he’s available, now may be the time for fantasy managers seeking “silly season” value to invest in Sharpe, if they haven’t already. He recorded his third double-double of the season against the Lakers, recording season-highs in points and rebounds while also posting solid numbers in assists and steals. The Nets only play two more games in Week 16, but that should not deter deep-league managers from strongly considering Sharpe.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after missing two games for personal reasons, Porter recorded his second double-double in as many appearances and ninth of the season. And Tuesday should have been even better for the Nets forward, as he shot a brutal 0-of-9 from beyond the arc. Porter entered the game shooting 39.8 percent from three on the season, so this performance was a clear departure from the norm. The only thing that should concern fantasy managers is MPJ’s availability, especially if he remains in Brooklyn after the trade deadline.