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DEN • Guard • #3
21 days ago
Strawther has appeared on the Nuggets’ injury report on multiple occasions due to lower back pain, with this being the most recent instance. Even with Christian Braun (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks, Strawther is unlikely to get the minutes needed to achieve fantasy relevance if he’s cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #2
21 days ago
Johnson, who has struggled when available, did not play in Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves. Peyton Watson received the starting nod and was productive; he may hold onto the job even if Johnson is deemed healthy enough to play. Given his struggles, Johnson is droppable in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
21 days ago
Jokić was questionable for Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves, and all he did was record a triple-double as part of a complete stat line. The probable tag suggests he’ll be good to go for Monday. Look for Jokić to be on the court Monday night in what will be the second game in as many nights for the visiting Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
21 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.
DEN • Guard • #27
21 days ago
Murray able to record his second double-double of the season and surpass 20 points for the seventh time this year despite a slow start to the night. He has cooled off after a hot start to the season, but Murray has still been a consistent source of offense for him all year. He set a new season-high for assists in what was Denver’s seventh straight win. With a four-game week coming up, expect more strong nights on offense from Murray.
DEN • Forward • #32
21 days ago
Gordon has come back down to Earth since his 50-point outburst to open the season, but this ended up being one of his better offensive performances. It was also his first double-double of the year. Gordon has continued to develop his game every season, and his leap as a shooter has allowed him to average a career-high 2.5 three-pointers per game and shoot 88.9 percent from the free throw line thus far. Just two years ago, he hit 0.5 triples per game and shot 65.8 percent from the line.
DEN • Guard • #8
21 days ago
With Cameron Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Watson was able to join the starting lineup. Watson’s streaming appeal comes from his defensive ability, and he was able to provide a taste of that in this game. Johnson’s return timeline isn’t clear, but as long as he’s out, Watson should be in the starting lineup, which gives him some value as a streamer.
DEN • • #
21 days ago
With Christian Braun (ankle) set to miss at least six weeks, THJ was able to slide into the starting lineup and take advantage of the larger opportunity. He has been a streaky shooter throughout his career, and his shot was falling in this one. He should remain a starter, and with Nikola Jokić feeding him open looks, THJ should have no problem getting plenty of shots from deep. When they’re going in, he’s a valuable streaming option.
DEN • Center • #15
21 days ago
For the seventh time this season, Jokić was able to finish with a triple-double. He continues to be the best player in fantasy basketball every single night and finds new ways to impact the game. He wasn’t able to match his 55-point night from Denver’s last game, but this was the seventh straight game he scored at least 25 points. Regardless of his matchup, Jokić should continue to dominate every single night.
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.
DEN • Center • #15
22 days ago
Jokić was initially listed as questionable, but he’ll be good to go in this one. The injury is to his non-dominant wrist, so it shouldn’t be a factor in this game. Jokić had 55 points in his last outing and will look to provide an encore in this one.
Source: Denver Nuggets
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
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
22 days ago
That would have Nesmith returning in mid-December. Carlisle did note it’s possible Nesmith returns earlier, but that is the most likely scenario. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker should see a boost in minutes as long as Nesmith is sidelined.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
DEN • Forward • #2
23 days ago
Johnson exited early from Denver’s last game and will remain sidelined on Saturday. Peyton Watson should slide into the starting lineup in his place, though there should be extra minutes for Bruce Brown as well with Christian Braun (ankle) set to miss at least six weeks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
Jokić has been on an absolute tear recently, having scored 90 points over his last two games. This is an injury to his non-dominant wrist, but if he ends up missing this game, Jonas Valanciunas should start, with Zeke Nnaji filling out the reserve minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
23 days ago
Braun is dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old shooting guard left Wednesday’s game against the Clippers with the injury. With Braun set to miss significant time, Tim Hardaway Jr. could move into the starting lineup and should be rostered in most formats going forward.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Forward • #17
23 days ago
Martin missed Thursday’s game, but he’ll be able to suit up against Toronto. Martin has played an inconsistent role for Indiana since signing with them last week, but with Aaron Nesmith (knee) sidelined, Martin could play a significant role, though that likely won’t make him worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
23 days ago
This was a second straight start for Bradley, and while he wasn’t great, he was able to score in double figures. It close to a minutes split between Bradley, Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff, with all three playing between 14 and 17 minutes. All of them will continue to play, but none has separated from the others enough to justify being rostered in standard leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
23 days ago
It wasn’t a great shooting night for Nembhard, but he was at least able to get some offense going, which can’t really be said for the rest of the team. This was an ugly loss for Indiana, but Nembhard has been productive since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists over their last four games. Things may not get better for the Pacers, but Nembhard should continue to be productive.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
24 days ago
The Pacers are calling it left knee soreness, but Nesmith stepped on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s foot, which caused his knee to turn awkwardly. It didn’t look great, but we’ll wait for the team to give an official diagnosis instead of speculating on timelines. Ben Sheppard should play more minutes for the remainder of this game and beyond if Nesmith misses more time.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #17
24 days ago
Martin signed with Indiana last week and has been part of the rotation since, though he has only reached 20 minutes in a game once. His absence could lead to a few extra minutes for Jarace Walker but won’t have a drastic impact on the rotation after he played just five minutes in their last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
24 days ago
On October 28, the Pacers referred to Mathurin as week-to-week. He still has not returned with what the injury report calls a “right great toe sprain.” We’ve seen Mathurin shooting in pre-game warmups, so it’s possible that he’s getting close to a return, but the Pacers have yet to provide any sort of timeline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #27
24 days ago
Murray didn’t shoot the ball well on Wednesday, but was still one of Denver’s top scorers on the evening. His biggest contributions came on the defensive end, however, where he logged a season-high in steals. Through the first few weeks of the season, the veteran guard has put up similar averages to what he’s produced throughout the last five years. He remains one of the Nuggets’ most reliable players.
DEN • Forward • #32
24 days ago
Gordon had an unspectacular, but somewhat productive night against the Clippers on Wednesday. He was one of four Nuggets players to score in double figures, and he finished tied for second in rebounds. Not much was asked of Gordon on a night in which Nikola Jokic scored 55 points and 18-of-23 shooting. Yet, he finished with decent production from a fantasy basketball standpoint, regardless. A more competitive game on Saturday against the Timberwolves could potentially lead to a more productive game from Gordon.
DEN • Center • #15
24 days ago
Jokic wasted no time putting the ball in the basket on Wednesday — he set the tone early with 25 first-quarter points and remained efficient the rest of the way before finishing with his first 50-point game of the season. The former Finals MVP punished the Clippers inside and outside the arc, and got to the foul line frequently, as well. He’s been tremendous after a slower start to the season, and has Denver performing like a legitimate title contender.
DEN • Guard • #0
24 days ago
Johnson and Braun both exited the court with injuries during the first half against the Clippers before being ruled out. They were replaced by Tim Hardaway Jr. and Spencer Jones to begin the second half, who could each see upticks in production should either of Barun or Jonson be forced to miss time.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
25 days ago
Murray and Gordon were initially probable for Wednesday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. The Nuggets will likely stick with their usual starters, but it should be noted that Bruce Brown was on the floor to close out Tuesday’s win over the Kings, replacing Cameron Johnson.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
25 days ago
As was the case ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Kings, Murray and Gordon are considered probable for Wednesday night. That tag suggests both will ultimately be cleared to play. While Murray played 37 minutes on Tuesday, Gordon only played 30. Bruce Brown and Peyton Watson would benefit the most if Murray or Gordon were to be ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • G-F • #00
25 days ago
Brown, whose production had been modest in his first nine games, had his best showing of the season on Tuesday. He established a new season-high point total and matched his high in rebounds. However, what was most notable about Tuesday’s result was Brown being part of the closing lineup, with the struggling Cameron Johnson (five points, two rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes) relegated to the bench. While neither player is providing top-200 value in eight-cat formats, Brown’s production has been superior to Johnson’s. That’s something to watch moving forward.
DEN • Guard • #27
25 days ago
Murray was back in the Nuggets’ lineup after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Pacers with a calf issue, playing 37 minutes. And he was at his best in the fourth quarter, scoring ten of the Nuggets’ 37 points. Thus far, Murray has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (36) by a round in 12-team setups. Wednesday’s game against the Clippers could be an issue for Murray, even if there were no signs of the calf injury giving him any trouble during Tuesday’s victory. Consider him questionable for Wednesday night.
DEN • Forward • #32
25 days ago
Back in the Nuggets’ lineup after missing Saturday’s win over the Pacers with a hamstring injury, Gordon played 30 minutes on Tuesday without any issues. What may be of interest to fantasy managers is how he’s shot the ball from deep since going 10-of-11 in Denver’s season opener. Gordon has gone 11-of-34 since that night, including 2-of-4 on Tuesday. While the percentage isn’t great, he’s remained confident in the shot, and opposing teams have been forced to respect it more. That’s good news for the Nuggets and those who have Gordon rostered.
DEN • Center • #15
25 days ago
Jokić has scored at least 30 points in four of his last five games, a stretch that includes two double-doubles and two triple-doubles. He’s been the best player in fantasy basketball for quite some time and has shown no signs of slowing down. The only concern for fantasy managers during Week 4 may be the schedule. Denver plays twice more, beginning with Wednesday’s game against the Clippers. However, even that may not be an issue, as Jokić can put up numbers in three games that most other players can’t replicate in four.
IND • Guard • #9
25 days ago
Given the amount of time McConnell missed with a strained right hamstring, it’s unsurprising that he was on a minutes restriction Tuesday night. However, he only played 11 minutes and did not see any action after halftime. Those who stashed McConnell in an IL+ slot should remain patient, as his production in the 11 minutes he did play was promising. Given the current state of the Pacers roster, it isn’t difficult to envision McConnell providing quality fantasy value once he’s freed from any restrictions.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
25 days ago
Nembhard has surpassed 20 points in two of the three games he’s played since returning from a shoulder injury, with Tuesday’s total being a season-high. Add in the percentages, assists and three-pointers, and this is the kind of performance that Nembhard managers will hope becomes the norm (or close to it). T.J. McConnell’s return did not affect Nembhard’s minutes, as he only played 11 first-half minutes, and it should not be an issue throughout the season, given Indiana’s lack of consistent options.
IND • Forward • #43
25 days ago
Siakam’s return from a one-game absence did not keep the Pacers from giving up 152 points on Tuesday, but he did provide fantasy managers with another solid stat line. Thus far, Spicy P is ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the former. His usage has jumped by more than six percentage points from last season, but the Pacers’ lack of proven scorers has negatively impacted Siakam’s value. On a better version of this team, he would be an enticing “buy low” option. However, with Indiana now 1-10, managers who have Siakam rostered may be concerned about a potential late-season tank.
DEN • Guard • #27
26 days ago
Murray and Gordon were initially probable for Tuesday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. The Nuggets will stick with their usual starting five, with Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokić rounding out the quintet.
Source: Denver Nuggets
IND • • #
26 days ago
Nembhard is the only holdover from the five who started Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. Nesmith and Siakam are back after missing that contest, with Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker moving to the bench. The other two changes are Robinson-Earl and Bradley, who replace Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson. JRE and Bradley aren’t great streaming options, but the change to start gives them a shot at achieving fantasy relevance.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • • #
26 days ago
Peter is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game. However, he played only six minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, and T.J. McConnell is available for the first time this season. Peter is unlikely to get the minutes needed to make an impact in fantasy basketball.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
26 days ago
McConnell is set for his first action of the 2025-26 season, providing the Pacers with needed depth at point guard. He’ll back up Andrew Nembhard, but McConnell does not need starters’ minutes to provide tangible fantasy value. He’ll have value once allowed to play his regular minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • F • #50
26 days ago
This will be a second 10-day for JRE, which means they’ll have to sign him to a rest-of-season deal if they want to keep him beyond this contract. He has played big minutes for the Pacers recently, averaging 8.0 points and 10.7 rebounds over 24.8 minutes per game over their last three outings. He’ll likely continue to fill a large role, but he’s only worth a roster spot in deep formats.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • • #
27 days ago
Peter was initially questionable for Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, playing six minutes off the bench. Even if he’s available on Tuesday, the rookie guard will be in for a similar workload since Andrew Nembhard is healthy. And if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) plays, Peter may be in for a DNP-CD.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
27 days ago
Nesmith is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. His return means Ben Sheppard will head back to the bench in a move that does not impact fantasy basketball. Even with the Pacers’ many injuries, there’s no need to consider Sheppard in most leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Guard • #9
27 days ago
McConnell has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. The 33-year-old point guard is ramping up in his recovery and his questionable listing at least gives him a chance to return against the Jazz on Tuesday. McConnell will be worth the wait for fantasy managers as he’ll eventually return to a full workload with the Pacers’ many other injuries.
IND • Forward • #43
27 days ago
Siakam did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, which was Indiana’s second game in as many nights. His return to the lineup means Jay Huff will be bumped to the bench after recording a double-double the last time out. Huff has offered limited fantasy value this season, so he doesn’t have to be held in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
DEN • Guard • #27
27 days ago
Murray and Gordon sat out Saturday for the second leg of Denver’s back-to-back set, but both are expected to suit up for Denver’s upcoming matchup with Sacramento. If both are cleared to play, Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson are expected to shift back to the bench after earning spot starts on Saturday.
Source: Brendan Vogt
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
28 days ago
Nembhard finished Sunday’s defeat with a solid assist tally, but the field-goal percentage took a beating in Indiana’s final game of the week. However, the fact that he played 30 minutes or more in both games of the Pacers’ weekend back-to-back is far more critical, given the time he missed with a shoulder injury. Plus, Indiana was without Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith on Sunday, which has to be factored into Nembhard’s poor shooting. He should get better looks when Siakam is on the floor. Indiana plays three games during Week 4, starting with the Jazz on Tuesday.
IND • Center • #30
28 days ago
According to Cleaning the Glass, Huff has played 21 percent of his minutes this season at power forward, and that was his role on Sunday. He recorded his first double-double of the season, hitting double digits in scoring for the second time and in rebounds for the first. Isaiah Jackson (12/6/1/0/1 in 21 minutes) also recorded a solid stat line, but he and Huff played 21 and 22 minutes, respectively. That’s the issue for both, especially with Pascal Siakam returning after sitting out Sunday’s game for rest reasons. Jackson is the player whom more fantasy managers have invested in, but Huff has provided greater fantasy value.
IND • Center • #30
28 days ago
The Pacers are without Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Sheppard and Huff will fill the vacancies, raising the ceiling of both players. While worthy of consideration in deep leagues, neither is a must-roster player.
Source: Tony East
IND • • #
28 days ago
Peter is good to go after initially being questionable for Sunday’s game. Due to the Pacers’ lack of options, Peter will play rotation minutes. However, he is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: Tony East
IND • Guard • #9
28 days ago
Injured during the preseason, McConnell has yet to appear in a game this season. While Carlisle did not provide an updated timeline on the veteran point guard, the fact that T.J. is ramping up is a good sign for the injury-riddled Pacers. He’ll have tangible fantasy value as soon as he’s allowed to take on a full workload, even with Andrew Nembhard being the starter.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • • #
28 days ago
While Peter was made available for Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets after initially being questionable, he did not play. With Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam joining the lengthy list of absentees, Peter will likely play rotation minutes if cleared.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #43
28 days ago
Siakam, who has shouldered a heavy workload this season due to the Pacers’ many injuries, will get Sunday night off. This is a brutal hit for fantasy managers who were hoping for a big performance from Spicy P on the final night of Week 3. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s playing time will likely increase after he logged 15 minutes on Saturday, but he isn’t the most trustworthy streaming option. If Jarace Walker is on the waiver wire, add him first.
Source: Indiana Pacers
DEN • Center • #15
28 days ago
Jokić picked up the slack for a short-handed Denver lineup with Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson starting in place of an injured Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring), recording his third double-double in nine games this season — securing it with more than seven minutes left in the third quarter — as the Nuggets cruised to an easy win, leading by 13 heading into the final frame. The 30-year-old generational talent been the top overall fantasy performer so far, averaging 25 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one block through nine games. At this point, Jokić averaging a triple-double isn’t news — it’s just gravity doing what gravity does.
DEN • Guard • #24
29 days ago
Pickett and Watson join the starting lineup with Jamal Murray (calf) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) sidelined. Bruce Brown should play a larger role off the bench for Denver with two starters out.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
29 days ago
Nnaji was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn’t surprising. Nnaji played four minutes in a blowout win on Friday, and while he could play more minutes with Aaron Gordon out, he won’t play enough to provide any real value in the box score.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #32
29 days ago
AG will be sidelined for the second night of this back-to-back. Peyton Watson should slide into the starting unit for this game, though there could be a few minutes for Zeke Nnaji or Hunter Tyson off the bench.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #27
29 days ago
Murray is out for the second leg of this back-to-back, which should result in Bruce Brown entering the starting lineup. Jalen Pickett should fill out some of the reserve point guard minutes, but Nikola Jokic will continue to be the lead playmaker.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward • #32
29 days ago
Gordon is managing a left hamstring injury and could miss Saturday’s game against the Pacers. The 30-year-old power forward is off to a hot shooting start this season. Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji would be the primary candidates to see extra minutes in Gordon’s absence.