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IND • Shooting Guard • #7
9 days ago
With Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) returning after a one-game absence, there were going to be fewer minutes available to Jones. However, his not playing at all was a bit surprising. Nembhard played 24 minutes and T.J. McConnell played 16, with Quenton Jackson getting 18 minutes off the bench. There was no room in the rotation for Jones, who has to appear in 17 of Indiana’s final 20 games to fully guarantee his contract for the 2026-27 season.
Source: Tony East
IND • Center • #30
9 days ago
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle continues to stick with a timeshare at the center position, with Huff and Micah Potter (10 points, six rebounds, one block and one three-pointer) handling the responsibilities. On Wednesday, Huff logged 25 minutes while Potter logged 24, with the overlap occurring due to both being on the court in the final minutes of the 130-107 defeat. Over the past month, both have provided top-100 value in eight-cat formats and are worth a look in deeper leagues.
IND • Small Forward • #23
9 days ago
Nesmith was back in the Pacers’ rotation after a five-game absence, and he was immediately thrust into the starting lineup. He had a rough go of it against the Clippers, shooting 1-of-4 from two and 0-of-4 from beyond the arc. Nesmith was limited to 20 minutes, and his fantasy value was low even before the ankle injury. Besides his status as a starter, there isn’t much reason to consider rostering Nesmith in most fantasy leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #43
9 days ago
After missing three games with a sprained wrist, Siakam played 30 minutes against the Clippers. And he was highly effective, shooting excellent percentages from the field and the foul line. There may not have been any defensive stats to speak of, but most fantasy managers will be happy that Siakam was allowed to play 30 minutes in a blowout defeat. Indiana plays two more games in Week 19, and the good news for fantasy managers is that they don’t have a back-to-back. Hopefully, that means Siakam will be available for both.
IND • Power Forward • #5
9 days ago
Nembhard, Nesmith and Siakam are all available after missing time due to injury. Their returns mean that Kam Jones, Ben Sheppard and Obi Toppin will come off the bench. Walker remaining with the starters ensures his fantasy value doesn’t take a significant hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Having totaled 23 points on 10-of-25 shooting in his prior two games, Knueppel got back to his usual business on Wednesday. He led four Hornets in double figures with 20 points, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Knueppel and the Hornets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Heat on Friday as they continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
9 days ago
With the trade to Charlotte and his return from a calf injury, White’s role with his new team has lowered his fantasy ceiling. However, the Hornets guard had a good night in Boston, recording excellent percentages and dishing out a team-high six assists (tied with Moussa Diabaté). Just as concerning for managers who have White rostered as his role is Charlotte’s upcoming schedule, as they’ll have another back-to-back to navigate during Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
9 days ago
After only needing to play 21 minutes in Tuesday’s rout of the Mavericks, Miller logged 27 minutes as the Hornets torched the Celtics by a 118-89 final score. All that was missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but the efficient scoring and three steals should compensate for that. Miller and the Hornets have won six straight and are 21-8 since New Year’s Day.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
9 days ago
The Hornets have now won six straight games, with four players scoring between 17 and 20 points in Wednesday’s 118-89 blowout of the Celtics. Ball’s field-goal percentage may not have been elite, and the assist tally was a bit low. However, Wednesday’s game was his third this season without a turnover, with two being recorded after the All-Star break. Ball as an efficient playmaker makes the Hornets a dangerous team and increases his value in nine-cat formats.
IND • Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Toppin was initially probable for Wednesday’s game. He has totaled 19 minutes in his first two appearances after missing four months with a foot injury, and the playing time may not change much on Wednesday. And with Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle saying that Toppin’s minutes limit may remain in place for the rest of the season, he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
9 days ago
Nembhard is back in the lineup after missing Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies. His return means that Kam Jones will head to the bench, where the rookie’s fantasy value takes a significant hit.
Source: Tomer Azarly
IND • Small Forward • #23
9 days ago
Injured during a February 19 loss to the Wizards, Nesmith is available to play on Wednesday. While he should return to the starting lineup, pushing Ben Sheppard to the bench, Nesmith’s playing time may be limited because of the games he missed.
Source: Tomer Azarly
IND • Power Forward • #43
9 days ago
Siakam is back after a three-game absence. His return will likely push Jarace Walker to the bench. However, those who have been rostering Walker should still put him in their lineups, as his playing time may not be affected much.
Source: Tomer Azarly
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 days ago
White sat out against Dallas on Tuesday, but he’ll be available to take on Boston. Sion James and Josh Green were the primary perimeter options off the bench, but White will occupy that role in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 days ago
Salaün will be unavailable, and with Grant Williams (knee) also out, he likely would’ve taken on the backup power forward minutes. However, he hasn’t been part of the rotation recently, so his absence won’t later fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
10 days ago
Williams isn’t playing back-to-backs after missing over a calendar year with a knee injury, so he’ll sit this one out. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Pat Connaughton should take on extra minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to contribute much fantasy production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
The rookie has been solid all season, but he was able to match his career high for rebounds in this game and score in double figures for the first time since December. James has been an impressive rookie, especially for a second-round pick. However, that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. This was a strong outing, but he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 days ago
Though it was a rough shooting night for him, Ball was still able pour in the counting stats as the Hornets won their fifth straight game by at least 15 points. He also set a new season high for steals. Charlotte has been able to manage LaMelo’s minutes recently due to the amount of lopsided wins, which should allow him to be at full strength in Boston on Wednesday despite it being the second night of a back-to-back.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
10 days ago
Miller got off to a hot start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter alone. Unfortunately, foul trouble limited him to just 21 minutes, which was enough for him to lead the team in scoring, but not enough for him to truly expand on his start. This put an end to his four-game streak with at least 20 points, but it was the fifth straight win for the Hornets by at least 15 points. They’ll put that streak to the test in Boston on Wednesday.
IND • Small Forward • #23
10 days ago
Nesmith sprained his ankle during a February 19 loss to the Wizards and hasn’t played since, missing Indiana’s last five games. Ben Sheppard entered the starting lineup in the game before Nesmith’s injury and has remained in that role. If Nesmith can play on Wednesday, Sheppard is likely to lose out on playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Toppin has played and started in each of Indiana’s last two games, though he has logged a grand total of 19 minutes. Pascal Siakam (wrist) is questionable, and if he plays, Toppin will likely come off the bench. Regardless, Toppin won’t play enough to be worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 days ago
Nembhard missed Sunday’s game against Memphis, which allowed rookie Kam Jones to start at point guard in his stead. If Nembhard remains out for another game, Jones will likely occupy that role once again. He had 10 points and 10 assists in 33 minutes against the Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 days ago
Siakam has missed Indiana’s last three games with a sprained wrist. Obi Toppin has been the starting power forward for the last two, but he is under a minutes restriction and totaled 19 minutes in those appearances.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many days for the Hornets, who visit the Celtics on Wednesday. His absence frees up rotation minutes for fellow reserve Tre Mann, who is not worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
12 days ago
Over the past month, Potter has been a top-75 player in category leagues according to Basketball Monster. He’s rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, with the minutes split between Potter and Jay Huff keeping both players’ rostership percentages low. While the Pacers won’t play again until Wednesday, those who have been rostering Potter should hold onto him.
IND • Center • #30
12 days ago
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle continues to stick with a timeshare at the center position, and that’s likely to remain the case for the rest of this season. Huff remains the starter, and he played 25 minutes on Sunday while backup Micah Potter logged 24 off the bench. While Huff has been close to a top-75 player over the past month, Potter’s category league value has been slightly higher. The split of minutes is a big reason Huff is still rostered in 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues going into Week 19.
IND • Power Forward • #5
12 days ago
Walker, who has started the Pacers’ last seven games, has reached double figures in 15 of his last 16 appearances. Sunday’s game was his fourth with at least 20 points during this run. With Obi Toppin set to be under a minutes limit for the rest of the season and Pascal Siakam nursing a wrist injury, Walker is worth the risk during the silly season. Even with the turnover concerns, which he has done a better job of managing in recent games.
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
13 days ago
The Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard for Sunday’s game, as he sits out due to soreness in his neck and lower back. Jones returns to the starting lineup, and the rookie should play plenty. Toppin will make another start for Pascal Siakam, but he will be under a minutes limit for the rest of the season.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #43
13 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Siakam has missed with a sprained left wrist. Obi Toppin (foot) should remain in the starting lineup, but he only played eight minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Hornets, as it was his first game in nearly four months. In fact, Toppin will be under a minutes restriction for the rest of the season.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
13 days ago
Nembhard will miss Sunday’s game due to back and neck soreness, creating an opening in the starting lineup. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, rookie Kam Jones should play plenty, as T.J. McConnell’s minutes have been limited due to his lingering hamstring injury.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #1
14 days ago
Toppin made his return from a stress fracture in his right foot on Thursday, starting but playing eight minutes in a loss to the Hornets. With Pascal Siakam (wrist) listed as doubtful, there may be another start in the cards for Toppin. However, after four months on the sidelines, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
14 days ago
Siakam has missed Indiana’s last two games with a sprained left wrist, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a third on Sunday. If so, Obi Toppin is likely to get another start, although he played just eight minutes in his return to action on Thursday. That isn’t enough to make him a worthwhile streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
14 days ago
Nembhard’s lower back has been an issue for a little while, but he is also listed to be dealing with neck soreness ahead of Sunday’s game. If the Pacers don’t have their starting point guard, Kam Jones could move into the lineup. However, the rookie has not been the best streaming option in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
14 days ago
White was instant offense off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The 26-year-old point guard had a good game, but it’ll be difficult for White to provide fantasy value without playing more minutes. So far his bench role has resulted in 16, 17 and 21 minutes in his first three games with the Hornets.
CHA • Center • #14
14 days ago
Diabaté had no steals or blocks in this one, but was effective on the offensive end. The 24-year-old power forward had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and also added five assists. Diabaté dominated minutes over backup Ryan Kalkbrenner 33-14, which is the key to him maintaining fantasy value.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
14 days ago
Miller’s 26 points and six three-pointers were both game-highs as the Hornets cruised past the Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward has bounced back after a few rough showings with 59 points over his last two games. The Hornets have four games upcoming next week, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
IND • Point Guard • #29
15 days ago
After spending the last three seasons on two-way contracts, Jackson has been rewarded with a standard deal. In the short term, Friday’s development ensures that he’ll be active for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. If the Pacers were to shut down Andrew Nembhard or T.J. McConnell, Jackson is one of the guards with “silly season standout” potential. He isn’t a must-add player currently, but fantasy managers in 14-team leagues should keep an eye on Jackson.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
15 days ago
Potter has been on fire recently, scoring in double figures in six of his last seven games. After scoring a career-high 23 points on Tuesday, he followed that up by setting a new career high for three-pointers in this game. Potter has provided top-75 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks and should continue to play a large role for the remainder of the season.
IND • Power Forward • #1
15 days ago
Toppin made his return after a four-month absence and was immediately inserted into the started unit. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said before the game that his minutes would be managed, but he only ended up playing eight minutes in the first half before sitting out the rest of the game. Toppin should have a role the rest of the way, but he shouldn’t be rostered if his role is going to be this limited.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
15 days ago
Miller only needed 26 minutes to match his season high for scoring to help the Hornets win a third straight game on the road. During this three-game road trip, he averaged 26 points and 5.3 triples per game while shooting at least 55 percent from the floor in each game. Miller has had a few rough games in February after a strong finish to January, but he has been able to get back on track recently.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
15 days ago
The limiting factor for LaMelo recently has been that Charlotte keeps blowing teams out. He only played 22 minutes in this game but was efficient during his time on the floor. Ball has played 50 games this season, meaning he just needs to play in two more to surpass his total games played as a rookie and make this the second-most games he has played in during a season. With a player as talented as Ball, availability is the most important ability.
CHA • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
Not only did Knueppel match his career high for three-pointers in a game, but he broke the record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. He now sits at 209 triples on the season, surpassing Keegan Murray’s record of 206. Murray did it in 80 games, and the next two on the list are Donovan Mitchell (187 in 79 games) and Damian Lillard (185 in 82 games). Knueppel has played just 59 games and could get to 81 if he plays the rest of the season, meaning he should make the record borderline unbreakable. He has been a fantasy star as a rookie and has a bright career ahead of him.
IND • Power Forward • #1
16 days ago
Toppin will immediately start in his first game since Oct. 26, which means rookie Kam Jones will head to the bench after starting Indiana’s last three games. He held streaming value as a starter, but with both Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell healthy, Jones likely won’t play enough to be worth keeping rostered.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Power Forward • #1
16 days ago
Thursday’s game will be Toppin’s first since October 26, when he injured his right foot against the Timberwolves. During his pregame availability, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Toppin’s minutes will be limited on Thursday and for the rest of the season. That limits the forward’s potential value, but managers who stashed Toppin for this long might as well take a conservative approach when deciding whether to drop him.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #1
17 days ago
Out since late October with a stress fracture in his right foot, Toppin could make his return to the lineup on Thursday. Given the amount of time that he’s missed and where the Pacers are in the standings, fantasy managers should not expect too much from Toppin once he’s cleared.
IND • Power Forward • #43
17 days ago
Siakam appears poised to miss a second consecutive game with a sprained left wrist. Ben Sheppard returned to the starting lineup for Tuesday’s loss to the 76ers and should retain that role if Siakam can’t return on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
17 days ago
Lower back injury management has Nembhard back on the Pacers’ injury report. If he’s unable to play on Thursday, T.J. McConnell would be the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. However, McConnell’s playing time has been limited recently as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. Kam Jones, who recently moved into the starting lineup, will play plenty regardless of what happens with Nembhard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
17 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28. Fantasy managers, who should not have the rookie rostered, must operate under the assumption that McNeeley is out indefinitely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
17 days ago
Bridges was back in the lineup after serving a four-game suspension, though he only played 22 minutes in his return due to the lopsided score. He was able to put together a solid stat line, and if the game was closer, he may have been able to have a more productive outing. They’ll head to Indiana to play on Thursday, and Bridges should be able to contribute more in his typical role.
CHA • Center • #14
17 days ago
Diabaté suited up for the first time since Feb. 9, which was when he got into an altercation with the Pistons that led to his four-game suspension. He immediately made his presence felt in his first game back. He produced a well-rounded stat line, especially on the defensive end. Diabaté should be an excellent option for the remainder of the season as the Hornets’ starting center.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
17 days ago
White’s first game with the Hornets was also his return to Chicago. His first NBA game as a member of a team other than the Bulls was where he spent the first 6.5 seasons of his career. He was productive in his 16 minutes on the floor in the blowout win, but he’ll need to play a larger role to hold standard league value. However, he is returning from a calf injury, so he should take on more minutes as he logs more games.
CHA • Center • #14
17 days ago
Bridges and Diabaté are back after serving four-game suspensions for their roles in a fight with the Pistons on February 9. Their returns push Grant Williams and Ryan Kalkbrenner to the bench. While both will remain in the rotation, Williams and Kalkbrenner take hits to their respective fantasy values.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
18 days ago
It’s unclear if White will face a minutes restriction after such a lengthy layoff, but his return will likely mean fewer minutes for Tre Mann and Sion James.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
19 days ago
White hasn’t appeared yet in a game for Charlotte since coming over before the trade deadline. The 26-year-old point guard is now likely to make his Hornets debut in Tuesday’s game against his former team the Bulls given his probable listing with a left calf strain. Tre Mann and Sion James are candidates to lose minutes with White returning.
CHA • Center • #
19 days ago
Kalkbrenner went to the locker room with an ankle injury, though he was cleared to return later in the game. The 24-year-old center ended up only playing 15 minutes. Kalkbrenner’s value will decrease back to what it had been for most of the new year now that Moussa Diabaté’s suspension is over.
CHA • Small Forward • #
19 days ago
Knueppel wasn’t the star of the game, only because his teammate LaMelo Ball had 37 points and 10 three-pointers. The 20-year-old shooting guard had 28 points and five three-pointers, following up a 33-point performance on Friday. He also had seven rebounds and four assists. Knueppel has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
19 days ago
LaMelo’s 10 three-pointers tied the Hornets franchise record. The 24-year-old point guard played only 27 minutes, but caught fire from beyond the arc. Ball also had seven assists and zero turnovers, only adding to his masterful performance. The Hornets have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Bulls on Tuesday.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
21 days ago
White’s continued absence protects the minutes of Tre Mann and Sion James, neither of whom is worth the risk in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
21 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28, and he isn’t in the Hornets’ rotation when healthy. The rookie’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
21 days ago
Williams did not play in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers, as it was Charlotte’s second game in as many nights. With Miles Bridges serving the final game of his four-game suspension, Williams will likely move into the starting lineup. If so, that would bump Sion James to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report