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IND • Guard-Forward • #2
8 days ago
Nembhard will be good to go after a one-game absence against Washington on Friday. Ben Sheppard started in his place, but he’ll head back to the bench with Nembhard back. T.J. McConnell should still fill out the backup point guard minutes, so he shouldn’t be impacted much.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CLE • Guard • #9
8 days ago
Porter has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a strained left hamstring. With Lonzo Ball (knee) unavailable, the Cavaliers will need Porter to step into the backup point guard role. However, that isn’t a spot for good fantasy value, as Darius Garland is available to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • • #
8 days ago
Nance has been a valuable reserve for the Cavaliers recently, and he was even able to start one game. In his absence, Thomas Bryant should fill out the backup center minutes behind Evan Mobley, which isn’t a large enough role for him to receive a significant value boost.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
8 days ago
This will be a sixth straight absence for Merrill, which means that Jaylon Tyson should continue to see a bump in minutes. With Jarrett Allen and Lonzo Ball out, Tyrese Proctor could return to the rotation, depending on Craig Porter Jr.'s status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
8 days ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Lonzo missing one of them is unsurprising. If available, Craig Porter Jr. will have the opportunity to pick up a few additional minutes off the bench. Still, that won’t be enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
8 days ago
Allen returned on Friday after a three-game absence, but he will be back on the sidelines against Boston. Jaylon Tyson had been starting in place of Allen and would likely return to the opening lineup in a smaller starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
9 days ago
Nembhard missed Friday’s game against the Wizards with a quad contusion. Ben Sheppard moved into the starting lineup in his absence, but T.J. McConnell out-produced him with 14 points and eight assists in 19 minutes. Expect a similar setup for the Pacers if Nembhard is ruled out again.
CLE • Guard • #10
9 days ago
Garland was back in the lineup after sitting out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back on Monday. He set a new season high for minutes (33) and assists, which led to his first double-double of the season. Garland has only played six games this year, which isn’t a lot of time to get on track. As he logs more minutes, he’ll continue to see his production improve.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 days ago
Mitchell bounced back after being held to just 17 points against Toronto on Monday. The extra rest may have helped him surpass 40 points for the second time this year, but it wasn’t enough for Cleveland to get the win. He did his best by scoring 16 points in the final frame, but they still lost a second straight game. Next up is a matchup with the Celtics on Sunday to wrap up this week. That will be a lone home game for Cleveland after two straight on the road, which may be needed after consecutive losses.
CLE • Center • #4
9 days ago
It wasn’t enough to get the win, but Mobley was able to turn in one of his best statistical performances of the season, which included new season highs for both rebounds and assists. The return of Jarrett Allen (finger) after three straight absences didn’t prevent Mobley from having a big night. A drop in shooting percentages has been the main culprit behind Mobley’s drop in nine-cat value, but performances like this one will make up for inefficient shooting.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
9 days ago
Mathurin started the season by scoring at least 20 points in five straight games. He followed that up with 14 and 15 points on sub-40 percent shooting over Indiana’s previous two games before getting back on track in this one. Mathurin had high expectations entering this season with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) sidelined, and he should be able to supply plenty of buckets for the remainder of the year.
IND • Forward • #43
9 days ago
After scoring a season-low 11 points on Wednesday, Siakam got back on track in this one to help lead Indiana to a lopsided victory. He has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven games, and he continues to shoot the ball efficiently. Through their first nine games, he shot at least 50 percent from the floor just once; over their last nine games, he has shot below 50 percent just twice. This was also his first double-double since October, which was enough to help the Pacers get their third win of the year.
IND • Guard • #9
9 days ago
McConnell didn’t get the starting nod with Andrew Nembhard (quad) sidelined, but he was still able to make a strong contribution off the bench. He led the team in assists and scored in double figures for a fifth straight game. He is rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but has provided fifth-round value during this stretch. If Nembhard remains out against the Bulls on Saturday, McConnell should see a nice boost in value once again, especially if the game is closer.
IND • Guard • #26
9 days ago
Sheppard and Huff will enter the starting unit in place of Andrew Nembhard (quad) and Isaiah Jackson. Sheppard will get the nod instead of T.J. McConnell, though McConnell should still see a bump in minutes. Huff will replace Jackson as the starting center, though both should continue to split the minutes down low.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CLE • Guard • #10
9 days ago
The Cavaliers will start their preferred five on Friday, with Garland, Hunter and Allen back in the fold. Their returns push Lonzo Ball, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance Jr. to the bench, although Allen’s minutes may be restricted due to the amount of time he’s missed.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #9
9 days ago
Porter, who is dealing with a strained left hamstring, will miss a third straight game on Friday. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball are healthy. Those two will handle the point guard responsibilities, as they have for most of the season.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
9 days ago
Wade will be back after a one-game absence, where he has played a large reserve role this year. Nae’Qwan Tomlin took on extra minutes with Wade unavailable, but he’ll play a smaller role with Wade and Jarrett Allen back.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
9 days ago
After a three-game absence, Allen has been cleared to return to the Cavaliers’ lineup. His presence means Jaylon Tyson will head back to the bench, where the second-year wing’s fantasy ceiling is lowered. However, Tyson is worth holding onto in deeper leagues until Max Strus is healthy enough to make his season debut.
Source: Danny Cunningham
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
9 days ago
Nembhard will miss the first leg of this back-to-back, which will open up the starting spot at point guard. T.J. McConnell should slide into the role, which will make him a high-priority option as long as Nembhard is unavailable. Ben Sheppard may also pick up a few extra minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
10 days ago
Nembhard is dealing with a right quad contusion, and Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers. If he’s unable to play, T.J. McConnell’s fantasy ceiling will rise, even if he remains in a reserve role. Ben Sheppard may pick up additional minutes in this scenario, but he has not been productive enough to be worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
10 days ago
Wade did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, which freed up rotation minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant. However, those two also benefitted from the absence of Jarrett Allen, and he’s probable to play on Friday. There isn’t much to gain from streaming Tomlin or Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
10 days ago
Garland did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, as it was Cleveland’s second game in as many nights. While Lonzo Ball struggled with his shot, the fact that he played 35 minutes is more important. He’ll head back to the bench since Garland is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #9
10 days ago
Porter has missed Cleveland’s last two games with a strained left hamstring. While his absence may not impact fantasy basketball by itself, it does leave the Cavaliers down an option in the backcourt. Darius Garland will be available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Raptors for injury management reasons, so Cleveland should be fine regarding perimeter depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
10 days ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Merrill has missed since suffering a sprained right hand. He does not have a return timeline, and his absence benefits Jaylon Tyson, even if the second-year wing comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
10 days ago
Allen has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a strained right middle finger. His time away from game action may conclude on Friday, as the center is considered probable. Jaylon Tyson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, with Evan Mobley serving as the lone post player. Tyson has played well enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues, even if he comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #5
11 days ago
After scoring 21 points in Monday’s loss to the Pistons, Walker had another solid performance on Wednesday. He recorded a complete stat line and reached double figures in points for the second consecutive game for the third time this season. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Walker doesn’t offer much value due to his inconsistent production. Hopefully, the last two games serve as a catalyst for the third-year forward.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
11 days ago
After scoring at least 21 points in his first three games back from injury, Mathurin’s production has slowed down over the last two. Against the Pistons and Raptors, he totaled 29 points on 8-of-28 shooting from the field. While most players would be able to point to three-point shooting as the reason for their woes, that has not been the case for Mathurin, who has gone 3-of-15 (20 percent) from two over this two-game stretch. However, Friday’s game against the Wizards could be the slump-buster for Mathurin, given Washington’s poor defense.
IND • Guard • #9
11 days ago
Despite coming off the bench, McConnell can still be of value to fantasy managers, especially those competing in deeper leagues. The points, rebounds and assists were solid on Wednesday, and he’s ranked just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. McConnell is worth rostering in deeper leagues, especially while the Pacers are willing to play their veterans in a season that has already gone off the rails.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
13 days ago
Nembhard struggled with his shot on Monday, but volumed his way into double figures as a scorer. He also was the Pacers’ best facilitator on the night and was very disruptive on the defensive end, tallying as many assists against the Pistons as he had combined up until Monday’s game. He’ll likely be better as a scorer moving forward and should remain solid as a passer. Any consistent production on the defensive end would give Nembhard a boost as far as fantasy production is concerned.
IND • Forward • #5
13 days ago
Less than a week after being removed from the starting lineup, Walker came off the bench and finished as the Pacers’ second-leading scorer on the evening. He was one of two Indiana players to reach the 20-point mark and led the team in three-pointers in the process. Monday’s scoring total was only his fourth time reaching double figures during November. If he can sustain this type of production moving forward, it won’t matter if he comes off the bench or starts.
IND • Forward • #43
13 days ago
The Pacers fell to 2-15 on the season, but Siakam delivered another strong performance. He went over 20 points for the fifth straight game and logged his first multiple-blocks, multiple-steals game of the season, while leading all Pacers in rebounds along the way. Siakam continues to be one of the lone bright spots for Indiana amidst a rough start to their season. He also remains one of the more productive forwards across fantasy leagues. Even with the Pacers’ poor record, there’s no reason for fantasy managers to believe a dropoff in production for Siakam is near.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
13 days ago
Tyson logged his eighth double-digit scoring performance of the season on Monday against the Raptors. Efficient shooting led to production, and his efforts on the glass nearly earned him his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign. Tyson will likely make his way back to the bench once the Cavaliers return to full health. But in the meantime, he’s a nice streaming option on nights when he steps into the starting lineup.
CLE • Center • #4
13 days ago
Mobley was one of four Cavaliers players to score in double figures on Monday, though his final line wasn’t his standard. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year finished the night with one stock and tied his third-lowest scoring total of the season. Mobley’s averages thus far have been pretty similar to his career-best 2024-25 season. He hasn’t taken a significant leap, but has been steady. Fantasy managers may be hoping for more moving forward.
CLE • Guard • #45
13 days ago
Mitchell failed to sustain the hot hand from his 37-point outing against the Clippers on Sunday. On the second night of a back-to-back, the superstar scoring struggled for much of Monday’s contest — he only tallied seven points through three quarters before chipping in 10 more in the fourth quarter. Inefficiency both inside and outside the arc hurt his production, and low free-throw output didn’t do much to make up for the off-shooting night. However, Mitchell did produce a game-high in assists and nearly notched the double-double. He’ll have a few days off before taking the court on Friday against the Hawks.
CLE • Guard • #2
13 days ago
On the second game of a back-to-back, Ball will replace Darius Garland (toe) in the Cavaliers’ opening unit, and Larry Nance Jr. will also enter the starting lineup for Jarrett Allen (finger). The Cavs enter Monday’s contest with the same 12-6 record as the Raptors, who currently occupy the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Like Cleveland, Toronto is also on the second day of a back-to-back, after defeating the Nets on Sunday.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
13 days ago
The Cavaliers will be down multiple rotation frontcourt players for Monday’s game, with Wade joining starter Jarrett Allen (finger) on the sideline. There should be more minutes available to Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he hasn’t been productive enough to merit being streamed in this spot.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
14 days ago
The Cavaliers are going to be shorthanded against the Raptors on Monday even if Wade is available. The 29-year-old power forward is dealing with a knee injury, but he’s in line for more minutes with Jarrett Allen out if he’s available against the Raptors.
CLE • Guard • #9
14 days ago
Porter is set to sit out again with a strained hamstring after missing Sunday’s game against the Clippers with the same injury. With Darius Garland (toe) also already ruled out, the Cavaliers will lean on Lonzo Ball and Donovan Mitchell to handle the ball against the Raptors on Monday.
CLE • Guard • #5
14 days ago
Merrill is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a sprained right hand. With the Cavaliers missing multiple starters in addition to Merrill, Jaylon Tyson should be used as a streamer wherever available.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
14 days ago
Hunter is being given the night off on the second game of a back-to-back against the Raptors on Monday. The 27-year-old small forward had 17 points and four three-pointers against the Clippers on Sunday. Hunter is just one of six players listed as out already for the Cavaliers on Monday.
CLE • Center • #31
14 days ago
Allen is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right middle finger injury. Jaylon Tyson has moved into the starting lineup in Allen’s absence, playing 27 and 23 minutes in the last two games. Dean Wade should also see additional minutes off the bench.
CLE • Guard • #10
14 days ago
Garland had just eight points in 29 minutes against the Clippers on Sunday. The 25-year-old point guard will sit out Monday’s game against the Raptors for injury management reasons. Garland’s play and availability have been up and down since returning from a toe injury that caused him to miss 11 games.
CLE • Center • #4
14 days ago
Mobley has recorded double-doubles in both games the Cavaliers played without Jarrett Allen (finger) to end Week 5. While some will focus on the opposition, with Cleveland taking care of the Pacers and Clippers, those two games were reminders of what Mobley can do when he’s the lone big man in the Cavaliers’ lineup. Mobley’s fantasy value hasn’t aligned with his Yahoo! ADP (19) yet, but he’s capable of closing that distance.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
14 days ago
Shooting just 31.3 percent from three on the season, Hunter has picked up the production recently. Over the last three games, he’s shot 12-of-24 from deep, which will definitely help that percentage for the season. However, the issue for Hunter isn’t percentages; it’s the limited production outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers. His four assists on Sunday were the most in a game for Hunter since November 13, when he dished out a season-high six against the Raptors. Racking up assists in a lineup that includes Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell is challenging, which is where the defensive stats should come in. Unfortunately, the production in those categories has been limited.
IND • Forward • #43
16 days ago
The Pacers fell to 2-14 with the loss to the Cavaliers on Friday, but it’s been no fault of Siakam. The 31-year-old power forward has been a consistent and excellent presence in the Pacers’ lineup. He’ll continue to see additional usage until the Pacers start getting some players back.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
16 days ago
This was Nembhard’s first 30-point effort of the season. The 25-year-old shooting guard had scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games entering play Friday. Nembhard continues to produce since returning from a hip injury. He should continue to see significant usage while the Pacers deal with other injuries.
IND • F • #50
18 days ago
The 25-year-old is currently on a 10-day contract, which is his second of the season. He is averaging 5.2 points and 6.2 rebounds on 36.4 percent shooting from the field in 20.3 minutes for the Pacers in 10 games this season.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Guard • #23
18 days ago
Morris was just signed on November 6 when the Pacers waived Mac McClug. The 30-year-old Morris has played just 10.8 minutes per game with the Pacers and has played a combined seven minutes in his last two games.
Source: Sham Charania
IND • Center • #30
18 days ago
Huff’s play and minutes aren’t consistent enough, but the 28-year-old center certainly could be an interesting fantasy asset if anything changes. He has the ability to fill up the stat sheet as he did Wednesday with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and four three-pointers. That’s the kind of varied skillset fantasy managers covet. Huff’s 27 minutes played against the Hornets were a season-high and he’s worth rostering in case that level of regular playing time becomes a trend.
IND • Forward • #43
18 days ago
Siakam was hardly efficient with 22 points on 17 shots, but he led the Pacers with +25 in 37 minutes of the nine-point win over the Hornets as the team improved to 2-13. Siakam has been a bright spot in the nightmare start the Pacers have had to the season. While he not only provided 22 points, he dished out seven assists and had a block and a steal. Siakam showed once again this year that he’s not going down without a fight.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
18 days ago
Mathurin returned from a toe injury on Monday against the Pistons and had 25 points in 25 minutes while on a minutes restriction. The 23-year-old small forward scored 24 points in 34 minutes against the Hornets on Wednesday, signaling that he can handle more minutes. It’s just two games, but Mathurin has scored 49 points and grabbed 15 rebounds already this week. After averaging 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds last year, he could be in for a breakout season.
IND • Guard • #26
18 days ago
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle made just one change to his starting lineup, replacing Jarace Walker with Sheppard. While he does not offer the same offensive ceiling, Sheppard is a solid defender who can be helpful in this matchup. Walker will remain in the rotation, but his inefficient offense has been problematic for fantasy managers.
Source: Tony East
IND • Forward • #43
20 days ago
Siakam continues to solider on as the bright spot on a Pacers team that fell to 1-13 with the loss to the Pistons on Monday. The 31-year-old power forward had 29 points on 17 attempts in the loss. The Pacers will have a chance to get back in the win column next against the Hornets on Wednesday.
IND • Forward • #22
20 days ago
Mathurin is back and will make his first appearance since October 25, as he returns from a foot injury. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will head back to the bench. The other change is Jackson, who replaces Tony Bradley in the starting five. Mathurin’s minutes will likely be limited, but he’s worth rostering given the Pacers’ lack of consistent scorers.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
20 days ago
Mathurin is set to make his return from a toe injury against the Pistons on Monday. The 23-year-old shooting guard participated in a simulated game over the weekend. His return is huge for the Pacers, who’ve been dealt a brutal hand of injuries to start the season. It’s unclear if Mathurin will be on a minutes limit in his first game back.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
22 days ago
Mathurin is said to be getting close to returning from his toe injury. His questionable listing for Monday’s game with the Pistons is a step in the right direction even if he’s ultimately ruled out. Mathurin’s return will likely happen at some point in the Pacers’ next few games.
IND • Forward • #43
22 days ago
Siakam was one of the few bright spots for Indiana in this one as they fell to 1-12 overall to open the season. It’s officially the worst start to a season in franchise history. Not only are they without franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), but they’re also without Aaron Nesmith (knee), Obi Topin (foot) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) right now. The 31-year-old forward has picked up the slack from a scoring perspective recently, averaging 25 points over his last three games. The injury-ravaged Pacers will attempt to turn things around next week when they face the Pistons, Hornets and Cavaliers.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
22 days ago
Nembhard got off to a sizzling-hot start with Aaron Nemsmith (knee) out of the lineup, pouring in 11 points in the opening stanza on 4-of-5 shooting, including a trio of three pointers. He cooled off in the second quarter, finishing with just two points and was limited to just nine more during the entire second half. He and teammate Pascal Siakam were the lone Pacers in double figures as they struggled to put up points due to an avalanche of injuries to key contributors. It’s a tough development for Indiana, but the lack of additional scoring threats should lead to more opportunities for Nembhard in the coming weeks.
IND • Forward • #5
22 days ago
Walker moves into the starting lineup in place of Aaron Nesmith, who Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expects to miss up to four weeks. Walker has struggled as a starter this year, but he should remain in that role for a few weeks.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
22 days ago
Mathurin participated in a simulated game Saturday morning. He injured his toe during the second game of the season and hasn’t played since. His return would be a welcome one for the Pacers due to the mountain of injuries that continue to pile up.
Source: Dustin Dopirak