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IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
19 days ago
The Pacers have made two changes to their starting lineup, one prompted by injury. Slawson will fill the void left by Kobe Brown, while Potter’s insertion into the lineup means that Jay Huff will come off the bench. Also, Walker is available after being a game-time decision.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #5
19 days ago
Despite dealing with a hip injury, Walker will take the floor on Thursday to provide the Pacers with a combination of scoring and rebounding. The third-year forward has started over half of the 74 games he’s appeared in this season and should make another against the Nets. He’s averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Power Forward • #21
19 days ago
Brown, who exited Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves during the second quarter and did not return, will not play on Thursday. His absence means more playing time for Jalen Slawson, whose ceiling could be raised even higher if Jarace Walker can’t play. Walker is a game-time decision with a hip injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
19 days ago
Thursday’s absence will mark the third straight for Sheppard, who’s served as a part-time starter in his third NBA season. While sidelined, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could continue to see a lot of minutes for a Pacers team that has been hurt by injuries this season.
Source: Scott Agness
CHI • Power Forward • #44
19 days ago
Williams will make just his fifth start of the season, replacing Isaac Okoro in the opening lineup. Chicago’s victory over Washington on Tuesday snapped a seven-game losing streak. The Bulls will have a chance to put together back-to-back wins for the first time since January.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
19 days ago
Okoro exited Tuesday’s win over the Wizards during the first half with a left quad contusion and did not return. His absence could push Patrick Williams into the starting lineup. A disappointment for most of this season, Williams scored 20 points on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
20 days ago
The continued absences of Nembhard and McConnell mean that Quenton Jackson will continue to serve as the starting point guard. Also, rookie Kam Jones has moved into the rotation as the backup point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
20 days ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Siakam has missed, and the sixth straight on the sidelines for Nesmith. Jalen Slawson may benefit the most regarding playing time, as Kobe Brown and Jarace Walker are considered questionable for Thursday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
20 days ago
Sheppard has missed Indiana’s last two games with a strained right hip. If he can play, there will certainly be minutes available, as Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith remain out, while Jarace Walker and Kobe Brown are also questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #21
20 days ago
Brown had to exit Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves at halftime, while Walker played 28 minutes in his first game after a four-game absence. Jalen Slawson would likely log heavy minutes if one or both cannot play against the Nets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
20 days ago
Richards’ lengthy absence will continue into Thursday’s rematch with Washington, which means Guerschon Yabusele and Lachlan Olbrich should log additional minutes until he returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
20 days ago
Giddey will miss a third straight contest, and Collin Sexton should continue to see additional run in his absence. Tre Jones should be called upon more as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
20 days ago
Buzelis will miss a third straight contest, which should mean another start for Leonard Miller. Miller has played well as a member of the first unit, and fantasy managers should continue streaming him as needed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #4
21 days ago
Dillingham is seeing more minutes with Josh Giddey (hamstring) out lately and he capitalized on his opportunity Tuesday against the Wizards. The 21-year-old shooting guard dropped a season-high 26 points and five three-pointers in 27 minutes off the bench. A top-10 pick in 2024, Dillingham showed he could be a player to watch going forward.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
21 days ago
Williams hadn’t played at least 30 minutes in a game since the middle of February, but picked up minutes in the second half with Isaac Okoro (quad) sidelined. The 24-year-old forward led the Bulls with 32 minutes played and was arguably the best player one the floor Tuesday. Williams had an excellent game that came complete with a full stat line. It’s the kind of performance the Bulls envisioned him having regularly when he was drafted fourth overall in 2020, but have only occasionally seen from Williams.
IND • Power Forward • #5
21 days ago
Walker was in the Pacers’ lineup on Tuesday after missing four games with a back injury, and he logged 28 minutes. The five turnovers weren’t good, but the rebounds, assists and steals helped offset them. How Walker goes about finishing this season will be critical regarding his outlook for next season. With the Pacers getting Tyrese Haliburton back and likely adding a lottery pick, the rotation will be far more crowded than it currently is. Walker’s finish may go a long way toward him carving out a role for himself when the Pacers return to full strength.
IND • Power Forward • #1
21 days ago
Toppin has scored in double figures in three straight and six of his last seven games. The playing time remains limited, with the Pacers forward logging 22 minutes on Tuesday, but he’s managed to provide value on most nights. Indiana’s rotation will look considerably different next season, but Toppin’s athleticism makes him someone capable of providing deep-league value in a reserve role.
IND • Shooting Guard • #55
21 days ago
Thompson’s 17 points led the way for the Pacers in Tuesday’s 124-104 defeat. As a player on a two-way deal, these late-season games are critical for Thompson as he looks to sew up his future. While there isn’t a need for fantasy managers to make plans for Thompson in 2026-27, he’ll have some value in active leagues for the Pacers’ final three games of this season.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
21 days ago
Jones has now scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games. The 26-year-old point guard has picked up his game lately as he’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. With three games still left in the season, Jones already has some positive momentum behind him heading into next year.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
21 days ago
Okoro suffered a left quad contusion during the first half of Tuesday’s game, with the injury limiting him to 16 minutes. Patrick Williams started the third quarter and should see additional minutes if Okoro misses time.
Source: K.C. Johnson
IND • Power Forward • #21
21 days ago
Brown played 16 first-half minutes before being sidelined by a sore lower back. Jalen Slawson replaced Brown in the lineup to begin the third quarter. He should have more opportunities in the Pacers’ remaining games if Brown has to miss time.
Source: Tony East
IND • Center • #30
21 days ago
Walker is back in the lineup after a four-game absence, which pushes Jalen Slawson to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Huff, who replaces Micah Potter.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #
21 days ago
With Nick Richards (knee) set to miss another game, Guerschon Yabusele will start for the Bulls. Olbrich should also see more minutes, though that still doesn’t make him a priority in fantasy leagues.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
21 days ago
Williams is dealing with a left thumb sprain, but will play through it against the Wizards on Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward hasn’t been much of a fantasy factor this year, averaging 6.6 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
21 days ago
Sexton is good to go after initially being probable for Tuesday’s game. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still out, Sexton should remain in the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling for those competing in active leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
21 days ago
Toppin continues to deal with a foot injury, but after being listed as probable his availability isn’t much of a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 21 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers. Fantasy managers can expect Toppin to play 20-25 minutes against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
21 days ago
Sheppard will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a strained right hip. With Jarace Walker returning from a back injury, he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Sheppard.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #5
21 days ago
Walker is back after a four-game absence. He was a starter before the injury, so Walker’s return may push Kobe Brown back to the bench.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Point Guard • #9
22 days ago
McConnell will remain out for a fourth straight game, and with Andrew Nembhard (back) out as well, Indiana will turn to Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones for the point guard minutes. Jackson should continue to play a larger role as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
22 days ago
Nesmith will miss a fifth straight game, which should lead to another start for Ethan Thompson, who logged 30 minutes on Sunday. He struggled to produce, but he should play a large role once again with Nesmith out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
22 days ago
Nembhard will miss another game, which means Quenton Jackson should remain the starter at point guard. Jackson logged 29 minutes as the starter on Sunday, while Kam Jones played 19 minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
22 days ago
Sheppard has been upgraded to questionable after missing Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The third-year forward has served as a part-time starter this season and is having a career-best year statistically. However, he didn’t provide much relevance to fantasy basketball managers this season, and it’s hard to imagine him having an impact next year if Indiana is at full strength.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
22 days ago
Siakam will remain out for a second straight game, with Jalen Slawson replacing him as a starter on Sunday. Slawson scored 19 points in 33 minutes on Sunday and should play a similar role against Minnesota.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
22 days ago
Despite dealing with a foot injury, the veteran forward has a chance to play Tuesday against a Timberwolves team that’s struggling down the stretch of the season. Toppin is coming off a 21-point, eight-rebound performance on Sunday and, if healthy, will have a chance for another productive outing.
Source: Obi Toppin
IND • Power Forward • #5
22 days ago
Walker has missed the last four games for Indiana, but he could return against Minnesota. Kobe Brown should continue to start if Walker is sidelined, though if Walker returns, Brown will likely head back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
22 days ago
Richards will miss a seventh straight game, which means another starting nod for Guerschon Yabusele. Lachlan Olbrich, who is listed as probable with a foot issue, should also take on a few extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
22 days ago
Giddey will miss a second straight game, which should allow Collin Sexton to get another start. Sexton logged 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss and contributed 18 points and nine rebounds.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
22 days ago
Sexton is expected to be available once again, which means he should get another start. Josh Giddey (hamstring) is sidelined, so Sexton should play a similar role to what he did on Sunday, when he scored 18 points and added nine rebounds in 31 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
22 days ago
Buzelis will miss a second straight game, which means Leonard Miller should remain a starter once again. He recorded a double-double in 33 minutes on Sunday and should play a similar role against the tanking Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
23 days ago
Slawson’s energy was on full display during Sunday’s game, as he was responsible for multiple goaltending calls on both ends of the floor. He also had an excellent evening from beyond the arc, shooting 5-of-7. All that Slawson’s stat line lacked was a blocked shot, and he played 33 minutes. Given the Pacers’ injuries and where they are in the standings, Slawson should play plenty in the team’s final four games of the season.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
23 days ago
Potter, who used his sneakers for a gender reveal for himself and his wife (it’s a boy) in Sunday’s game, had one of his best performances of the season. Replacing Jay Huff (6/3/2/1/1) in the starting lineup, Potter recorded his fourth double-double of the season and first since February 11. He didn’t record any defensive stats, but the double-double was a good win to end Week 23.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #1
23 days ago
For the second time since returning from his foot injury, Toppin logged 23 minutes on Sunday. A 10-of-10 night at the foul line boosted his point total, and the Pacers’ forward shot 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and the few rostering Toppin had to be pleased with the return. In leagues that run through Week 24, the Pacers play four games in Week 24, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
23 days ago
Jones isn’t necessarily known for his scoring, but suddenly has three games with at least 20 points in his last six outings. The 29 points are the most he’s had in a game since the 26-year-old point guard dropped 34 points in a loss to the Rockets on January 14. Jones and the Bulls have four games in the season’s final week, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
23 days ago
The Pacers are without Ben Sheppard and Pascal Siakam, which opened up spots in the starting lineup for Thompson and Slawson. The other change is Potter, whose insertion into the lineup means that Jay Huff will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #1
23 days ago
Toppin was initially listed as probable on the injury report, so his availability isn’t a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 11 points in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hornets and should see a similar workload on Sunday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
23 days ago
Sheppard is dealing with a right hip strain and was ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. Ethan Thompson and Kobe Brown should see plenty of minutes with the Pacers dealing with multiple absences.
IND • Power Forward • #5
23 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Walker has missed due to a back injury. His continued absence means extended minutes for Kobe Brown, especially with Pascal Siakam also out. Ethan Thompson may also pick up additional playing time, but Brown is the safer streaming option.
Source: Tony East
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
23 days ago
The Bulls are without Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis for Sunday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. They’ve been replaced by Sexton and Miller, who are worth streaming. Also, Yabusele continues to start for the injured Nick Richards.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #
23 days ago
Olbrich is good to go for Sunday’s game, and it’s possible that he plays rotation minutes since the Bulls won’t have Nick Richards. However, there’s no need to consider adding Olbrich in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
23 days ago
Initially listed as probable, there’s a good chance that Sexton starts on Sunday. The Bulls won’t have Josh Giddey (hamstring), and Sexton has been his replacement in the past.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
23 days ago
Richards will remain out for a sixth consecutive game, meaning another start for Guerschon Yabusele. Lachlan Olbrich may play rotation minutes off the bench, as the Bulls are also without Matas Buzelis.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
23 days ago
Giddey’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Collin Sexton being the player most likely to fill the void. Already worth rostering in 14-team leagues, managers in 12-team leagues should pick up Sexton if he’s on the waiver wire.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
23 days ago
The Bulls will be without multiple starters for Sunday’s game, including Buzelis. His absence likely frees up a place in the starting lineup for Leonard Miller, who would be worth streaming.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
23 days ago
Buzelis is a new addition to the Bulls’ already-crowded injury report. If he can’t play, Leonard Miller is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. Miller would be worth streaming if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
24 days ago
Sexton is dealing with a finger injury, but the probable tag suggests that he will be available. If Josh Giddey (hamstring) can’t play, Sexton is likely to move into the Bulls’ starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
24 days ago
Richards has missed Chicago’s last five games with a sprained right elbow. Guerschon Yabusele has served as the starting center in Richards’ absence, with Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams playing a few minutes at the position as part of the bench unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #
24 days ago
Olbrich has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in both feet, but he’s on track to be available on Sunday. Whether he’s in the rotation depends on the availability of Nick Richards, who has missed Chicago’s last five games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #
24 days ago
Olbrich has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in both feet, but he’s on track to be available on Sunday. Whether he’s in the rotation depends on the availability of Nick Richards, who has missed Chicago’s last five games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
24 days ago
Giddey is back on the injury report, but this time he is listed as questionable. If the Bulls have to play Sunday’s game without their starting point guard, Collin Sexton is the likely replacement in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
24 days ago
Giddey is back on the injury report, but this time he is listed as questionable. If the Bulls have to play Sunday’s game without their starting point guard, Collin Sexton is the likely replacement in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report