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IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 3 hours ago
Nembhard returned to action on Saturday after a one-game absence, tallying 29 points and nine assists in a win over the Heat. If he’s unable to play on Monday, Quenton Jackson would likely shift back into the starting point guard role, with T.J. McConnell’s playing time increasing off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #23
about 20 hours ago
Mann did not play at all during the first three quarters of Saturday’s game. His name was called to begin the fourth, and the Hornets’ guard was not going to get cheated offensively. Mann shot 70 percent from the field and scored a team-high 20 points. The scoring outburst isn’t guaranteed to get Mann the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball, so leave him on the waiver wire.
CHA • Forward • #2
about 20 hours ago
Saturday’s game was the first for Williams since November 2024, and he wasted no time getting up shots. All ten of his shots were three-pointers, of which he made three. Williams played 14 minutes, which Charlotte’s 55-point win may have inflated. There’s no need to add Williams after one game, but the ability to play either power forward or center may ensure him of rotation minutes the rest of the way.
CHA • • #
about 20 hours ago
Kalkbrenner was back in the rotation after missing ten games with a sprained left elbow. The rookie center was productive in the same areas he’s been all season, putting up a high field-goal percentage while also recording solid rebound and blocked shot numbers. Kalkbrenner played 23 minutes on Saturday, with Moussia Diabaté (10/10/1/0/2) logging 25. The split in the minutes is worth watching moving forward, as both can offer solid fantasy value.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 20 hours ago
Five was the number of the night for Ball, with three of the four statistical categories in which he hit that number being positive. The Hornets’ guard was responsible for five rebounds, five assists, five three-pointers...and five turnovers. By now, fantasy managers know to expect high-turnover nights from Ball, but the five on Saturday were the most in a game for him since December 31. However, Ball has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, so turnovers aren’t going to cause too much stress among fantasy managers.
CHA • Forward • #24
about 20 hours ago
Miller and the Hornets handed Utah a 150-95 beating, the largest in Jazz franchise history since moving to Salt Lake City. With the game out of hand by the end of the first quarter, Miller only played 22 minutes, which affected the final stat line. The good news for fantasy managers is that he offered solid value, especially in assists and steals. Charlotte begins a four-game Week 13 on Monday against the Clippers.
IND • Forward • #43
about 22 hours ago
Siakam had a rough night shooting the basketball, but he still managed to avoid missing double figures for the first time this season. While category league managers took a beating in the field-goal percentage category, Siakam did offer value in the rebound and assist categories. The Pacers open a four-game Week 13 on Monday against the Celtics.
IND • Forward • #5
about 22 hours ago
Walker finished one rebound shy of his first double-double of the season, matching his previous high with the nine rebounds. While his playing time was pumped up somewhat due to Saturday’s game being a blowout, Walker has logged at least 15 minutes in 14 of his last 16 appearances. Don’t be surprised if he emerges as a silly-season standout, as the Pacers will want to see more of their 2023 lottery pick between now and the end of the season.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
about 23 hours ago
Outside of Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers did not have any standout scorers on Saturday. However, seven players finished in double figures, including Nesmith. He was just 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, but the Pacers’ wing was responsible for a team-high nine rebounds. Over the past two weeks, Nesmith has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats. As long as he’s available, Aaron can offer late-round value the rest of the season.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 23 hours ago
Nembhard wasn’t available for Thursday’s win over the Hornets, and he was initially questionable for Saturday’s game with a sore lower back. He made up for lost time with an excellent showing against the Heat, leading seven Pacers in double figures while also dishing out nine assists without a turnover. Nembhard’s return did not push Quenton Jackson (six points, one rebound, one assist and one steal) to the bench, but it did lower the two-way contract guard’s streaming ceiling. The Pacers play four games in Week 13, starting with the Celtics on Monday.
CHA • Guard • #1
about 23 hours ago
After coming off the bench in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, as it was the second game in as many nights for the Hornets, Ball is back in the starting lineup. Collin Sexton will come off the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, with Ryan Kalkbrenner coming off the bench in his first game back from an elbow injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard • #29
1 day ago
Nembhard is back after a one-game absence, but his return does not push Jackson to the bench. Instead, Jay Huff heads to the bench, with Siakam serving as a small-ball center. Huff will remain in the rotation, but his value takes a hit with the move to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #24
1 day ago
A late addition to the Hornets’ injury report, Connaughton will not be available for Saturday’s game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
1 day ago
Nembhard is back after a one-game absence. His return means that Quenton Jackson will head to the bench, and T.J. McConnell’s playing time may decrease after logging 28 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #22
1 day ago
Saturday’s game will be the tenth that Jackson has missed since suffering a head injury, but the good news is that he is no longer in the league’s concussion protocol. According to Carlisle, the former first-round pick is now working on improving his conditioning and will miss at least one more week. Until Jackson can play, the Pacers will continue to rely on Jay Huff, Micah Potter and Tony Bradley at the center position.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
CHA • Forward • #31
1 day ago
Salaün was initially probable, and he’ll continue to play his small role off the bench. He’s had some strong performances in year two, but he hasn’t produced consistently enough to be a standard league option at this point.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #2
1 day ago
Williams hasn’t played since tearing his ACL in 2024, but he popped up on the injury report as probable ahead of this game. He’s now officially been cleared to suit up, though his minutes will likely be limited in his first game in 14 months.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
1 day ago
Kalkbrenner was initially listed as probable for this game, so his availability isn’t surprising. He’ll return to the lineup after missing the last 10 games for the Hornets. Moussa Diabaté has been starting in his place, though Kalkbrenner has started most of the season. Still, regardless of who starts, they should split the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #24
1 day ago
Connaughton is a late addition to the injury report, but he isn’t part of the Hornets’ rotation when he’s healthy. His potential absence won’t open up minutes for any other Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #31
2 days ago
Salaün was also probable for Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, a game in which he played 13 minutes off the bench. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) and Grant Williams (knee) also probable for Saturday’s game, there may be even fewer minutes available to the 2024 lottery pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #2
2 days ago
Inactive since suffering a torn right ACL in November of 2024, Williams is on track to make his season debut on Saturday. Given the time missed, expect the forward’s minutes to be restricted in his first few games back. Williams doesn’t affect fantasy basketball immediately, but his return may result in fewer minutes for Tidjane Salaün.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • • #
2 days ago
After ten consecutive games on the sidelines, Kalkbrenner could be back in the lineup on Saturday. His availability affects Moussa Diabaté the most, as he has been the replacement in the starting lineup. Due to Kalkbrenner’s missed time, Diabaté may get another start on Saturday, but his minutes would decrease. Also, PJ Hall may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #22
2 days ago
Jackson has not appeared in a game since December 22, as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol. The Pacers have stuck with a rotation of Jay Huff and Micah Potter recently, but Tony Bradley played 15 minutes on Thursday due to the latter’s early exit with an injury. Potter is available for Saturday’s game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 days ago
Nembhard was a late scratch for Thursday’s win over the Hornets, with Quenton Jackson replacing him in the starting lineup. However, T.J. McConnell benefited the most from Nembhard’s absence and should be the preferred streamer if the Pacers play another game without their starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #0
3 days ago
Limited to 12 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, Bridges was a bit more effective on Thursday. He’s recorded at least four assists in each of his last three games, and the Hornets’ forward has offered top-50 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While Bridges’ fantasy ceiling isn’t particularly high, he provides a solid floor for managers seeking consistent production.
CHA • • #
3 days ago
Interestingly, Knueppel did not attempt a shot during the first quarter of Thursday’s game. His involvement in the Hornets’ offense did increase in the ensuing quarters, but that was an interesting approach for the rookie to take. Over the past two weeks, Knueppel has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets end their Week 12 slate on Saturday against the Jazz.
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
With Thursday’s game being the second in as many nights for the Hornets, the training staff altered its approach to Ball’s minutes. He was brought off the bench against the Pacers, but that did not negatively affect the point guard’s production early on. Ball scored 11 points in each of the first three quarters, and the 33 points were two more than what he produced in his prior two appearances combined. If Thursday’s approach is the one that Charlotte takes with future back-to-backs, that would be good news for managers who have Ball on their fantasy rosters.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
3 days ago
For the first time since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for over a month, Nesmith has reached double figures in three consecutive games. And despite shooting 40.5 percent from the field, the Pacers’ wing has offered top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Nesmith is rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he has the potential to be a “silly season” standout if he’s able to play starters’ minutes for the rest of the season.
IND • Guard • #9
3 days ago
While Andrew Nembhard being a late scratch did not change McConnell’s place within the Pacers’ rotation, it did free up more minutes for the veteran point guard. McConnell logged a season-high 28 minutes and finished with his best stat line of the season. He also finished with a season-high point total and matched his previous high in assists. Quenton Jackson was the starter, but he only played 18 minutes, finishing with four points, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
IND • Forward • #43
3 days ago
At long last, the Pacers’ 13-game losing streak is over, and Rick Carlisle has his 1,000th career win as an NBA head coach. Siakam made the game’s biggest shot, as his layup with 11.5 seconds remaining gave Indiana the lead for good. He finished with his fourth 30-point double-double of the season. As the Pacers continue to navigate this season without Tyrese Haliburton, Siakam has shouldered an extremely heavy workload as the lone player providing reliable fantasy value.
CHA • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller picked up his second technical foul with 9:49 remaining in the third quarter, resulting in a premature trip to the locker room. He finished with six points (2-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Source: Rod Boone
IND • Guard • #29
3 days ago
The Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard for Thursday’s game, as he has been sidelined with lower back tightness. Jackson will fill the resulting void in the starting lineup, raising his ceiling. However, with T.J. McConnell off the bench, fantasy managers can leave Jackson on the waiver wire.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CHA • Guard • #2
3 days ago
Sexton enters the starting lineup for LaMelo Ball, who will come off the bench for the first time all season. The Hornets are on the second game of a back-to-back and will look to rebound from a one-point loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
3 days ago
Added to the Pacers’ injury report Thursday afternoon, Nembhard is officially out after going through his pregame routine. Ben Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup the last time Nembhard missed a game, but T.J. McConnell is the superior fantasy option despite coming off the bench.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
CHA • • #
3 days ago
Kalkbrenner is set to miss his 10th straight game as he continues to battle an elbow injury. The rookie center is averaging 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game thus far. His absence provides Moussa Diabate a chance to start and produce for the Hornets, who are now 13-24 on the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #31
3 days ago
Initially probable for Thursday’s game, Salaün is officially available. While he should play rotation minutes off the bench due to Charlotte’s lack of healthy bigs, the second-year forward will not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball was upgraded from probable to available, giving the Hornets their starting point for Thursday’s contest. Ball’s minutes will be on the second night of a back-to-back after recording a 15/7/7 line in the loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Ball is averaging just 15.0 points and 5.8 assists across four games in January. Fantasy managers will hope the former third-overall pick can find his groove.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #31
3 days ago
Salaün has been battling an ankle injury, but he missed just one game over the weekend. He seems likely to play in both legs of a back-to-back, but with Brandon Miller (knee) also back, there likely won’t be a lot of usage for Salaün.
Source: NBA.com
CHA • Guard • #1
3 days ago
Ball has not missed a game since December 14th, and it seems likely he will play in both games of a back-to-back. He’s averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals over his last two weeks, which has made him a top-50 player in fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA.com
CHA • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller missed Thursday’s game against the Raptors, but seems likely to return for the second game in a back-to-back on Thursday. His return would push Sion James back to the bench.
Source: NBA.com
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
3 days ago
Nembhard was added to the injury report this morning, which is usually not a great sign. The guard has only missed one game so far this season, but his minutes have fluctuated as he’s battled some minor injuries. If Nembhard did miss, that would likely mean extra minutes for T.J. McConnell.
Source: Tony East
CHA • Forward • #14
4 days ago
Though he didn’t do much scoring, Diabaté was still able to make a big impact in this game. He is currently the only healthy center for Charlotte, which means he has been starting and has seen a big bump in minutes. He had a couple double-doubles late in December and is certainly capable of scoring more, but that hasn’t happened consistently. Still, until Ryan Kalkbrenner returns, Diabaté should be rostered.
CHA • Guard • #2
4 days ago
Sexton was one of the few reliable scoring options for the Hornets in this game. He led the team in scoring while coming off the bench, and the other typical scorers for Charlotte struggled. It matched a season high for Sexton and was his first time scoring at least 20 points in a game since November. Sexton is still capable of making a fantasy impact, but he hasn’t gotten the opportunity consistently this year.
IND • Forward • #22
4 days ago
Jackson will miss a ninth consecutive game as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol. The Pacers have relied on a rotation of Jay Huff and Micah Potter at the center position, with whichever player has the “hot hand” getting more minutes. Neither has been the most reliable fantasy option, and the rotation may have something to do with that.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #24
4 days ago
Miller was listed as probable on Tuesday evening, but he’s now in danger of sitting out against the Raptors. Charlotte is on the first leg of a back-to-back set, and it’s possible the Hornets are giving Miller a maintenance day before facing the Pacers on Thursday. If Miller is out, Sion James and Collin Sexton are candidates to replace him in the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #31
4 days ago
Salaün has been dealing with an ankle injury, but he’s been able to play through it. That will be the case on Wednesday against the Raptors, and he should be expected to handle his usual allotment of minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
5 days ago
Huff, who leads the NBA in blocks this season, knocked down 4-of-7 from three-point range and matched his previous season-high mark that he set back on November 19 in a win over the Hornets. Unfortunately, his offensive outburst wasn’t enough as Indiana dropped their 13th straight game and remain winless since December 8. The 27-year-old shot blocker is averaging 2.2 per-game, which gives him some relevance in deeper fantasy leagues.
IND • Forward • #43
5 days ago
Siakam did his best to spark a late rally for the Pacers as he scored 13 of his 22 points in the second half, including a three-point play in the final minute to slash the deficit to a single point. It still wasn’t enough to help Indiana avoid their 13th consecutive loss. The 31-year-old scoring machine has been on fire of late, averaging a robust 26.3 points over his last four games, providing fifth-round fantasy value during that span.
IND • Center • #30
5 days ago
After coming off the bench for Indiana’s last two games, Huff is back in the starting lineup. He brings little more height to the table in Tuesday’s matchup, with Cleveland starting Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Micah Potter heads to the bench but should remain in the rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Forward • #31
5 days ago
Salaün was able to play in Monday’s win over the Thunder, grabbing six rebounds in 13 minutes of action. Even if he’s cleared to play against Toronto, there’s no need to roster Salaün in redraft leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
IND • Forward • #22
6 days ago
This will be Jackson’s eighth straight absence, with no end in sight. Micah Potter has been Indiana’s starting center recently, with Jay Huff and Tony Bradley serving as backups. That should continue against Cleveland.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
7 days ago
Siakam cobbled together a monster third quarter, exploding for a whopping 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, as the Pacers managed to make this one close in the final minutes. Unfortunately, his second-half heroics weren’t enough as the Pacers suffered their 12th consecutive loss since December 12. They’ll attempt to turn things around when they kick off a light three-game week against the Cavaliers on Tuesday before facing the Hornets and Heat to close things out.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
7 days ago
The Pacers hold the worst record in the NBA after dropping their 12th consecutive game in this one. However, Nesmith has been one of the few glimmers of hope as he’s shown few signs of rust since returning from a left knee sprain, averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 blocks in five games. The 26-year-old wing led the Pacers with 18 first-half points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-8 from downtown and has topped 29 minutes in three straight contests. He should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
7 days ago
While a sprained right thumb was the listed reason for Mathurin’s absence, that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. According to Pacers insider Scott Agness, the wing is also dealing with turf toe. Given where the Pacers are in the standings, there isn’t much reason for Mathurin to rush back. Johnny Furphy, who moved into the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard are players for deep-league managers to track in Mathurin’s absence.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
7 days ago
While a sprained right thumb was the listed reason for Mathurin’s absence, that isn’t the only injury that he’s dealing with. According to Pacers insider Scott Agness, the wing is also dealing with turf toe. Given where the Pacers are in the standings, there isn’t much reason for Mathurin to rush back. Johnny Furphy, who moved into the starting lineup, and Ben Sheppard are players for deep-league managers to track in Mathurin’s absence.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
8 days ago
Mathurin injured his right (shooting) thumb during Friday’s loss to the Spurs, playing 20 minutes as a result. He’ll miss at least one complete game with the injury, leaving the already shorthanded Pacers down one of their better scorers. While Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy could play more in Mathurin’s absence, this could also be viewed as an opportunity to get rookie Kam Jones more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
9 days ago
It was more of the same for Siakam as he remains Indiana’s primary offensive catalyst during a lost season where they continue to pile up the losses as one of the worst teams in the entire league after making the NBA Finals just a few months ago. The 31-year-old forward has topped 20 points in four consecutive games and has delivered seventh-round fantasy value during that span, averaging 26.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
9 days ago
Nembhard is one of Indiana’s few scoring options capable of heating up and providing some additional offense and he’s been rolling of late, scoring at least 14 points in seven of his last nine games since December 18. The 26-year-old guard doesn’t offer a ton of appeal for fantasy purposes but he’s been a decent source of points and assists in deeper leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
9 days ago
Nemsith, who has played well since returning from a sprained knee, rejoins the starters for Friday’s game, with Johnny Furphy heading to the bench. The other change is Potter, who steps in for Jay Huff. While Nesmith should be rostered, fantasy managers can afford to leave Potter alone.
Source: NBA Lineups