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IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
After playing 11 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Rockets, Potter was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz. While there should be rotation minutes available on Friday if he plays, how much action he sees will depend in part on the Pacers’ plans for new addition Ivica Zubac, and if he’s with the team by then.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, as it was the Pacers’ second game of a back-to-back. With Spicy P back in the fold, Jarace Walker is most likely headed to the bench. Walker will still play rotation minutes, and his fantasy ceiling will be higher as the season progresses, given the Pacers’ focus on rebuilding.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, as it was Indiana’s second game in as many nights. His return will push Ben Sheppard to the bench. Not offering much streaming when inserted into the starting lineup, Sheppard is not worth holding onto in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard is available after sitting out the second game of Indiana’s Monday/Tuesday back-to-back. His return means rookie Kam Jones will head to the bench, where he doesn’t offer much value to fantasy managers. However, Jones should play plenty between now and the end of the season as the Pacers look to improve their chances of landing a high-lottery pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
McConnell will be back in the Pacers’ rotation after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, which was Indiana’s second game in as many nights. With Andrew Nembhard (back) also available, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson will likely lose out on playing time against Milwaukee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Richards was rerouted from Milwaukee after initially being traded from Phoenix. The initial trade was expanded to include Dieng, with the first deal sending Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Bucks for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. Chicago traded Nikola Vucevic already, so Richards will be in the center rotation alongside Jalen Smith and Zach Collins. Smith should start, but he may not be the coveted option for the rest of the season that managers were hoping he would be if Richards takes away some of his minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
The 2023 first-round pick will be an add-on as part of the trade that was centered around Ivica Zubac being sent to Indiana. Brown was only playing 8.7 minutes per game for the Clippers this year, but with the Pacers now needing to finish with a top-four pick to avoid sending it to the Clippers, Brown should get an opportunity to play big minutes as the team tanks.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Even though the Pacers are not in contention this season, Zubac is signed through the 2027-28 season with his three-year, $58.6 million deal. The 28-year-old is averaging 14.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 43 games this season. He will slide into the starting center role for a team in desperate need of a big man, and then will form a strong core with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam next season. This trade is also good news for the Thunder, who own the rights to the Clippers’ first-round pick. With the Clippers trading away Zubac and James Harden, that pick figures to be pretty high in the upcoming draft. The Pacers are also sending their 2016 first-round pick to the Clippers, but that pick is top 1-4 and 10-30 protected. Given that the Pacers currently have the third-worst record in the NBA, it would be a huge risk for them to play their best lineup going forward and risk picking in that 5-9 range. As a result, we may see a lot of rest days for their better players, including Zubac, in the days ahead.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones was made available for Chicago’s last game, but he didn’t see the floor. Now, he’s been ruled out for this one. Jaden Ivey is expected to be available, and Collin Sexton could make his debut as well, which should help fill some of the guard minutes with Jones out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • G • #8
about 1 month ago
The three-time NBA Dunk Contest champion appeared in three games for the Pacers earlier this season and two games for the Magic last year. He’s averaging just 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in nine NBA games over his four-year career.
CHI • Small Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
The 2023 second-round pick has been viewed as a high-upside piece for a few seasons, but he hasn’t been able to turn that into consistent production. That was on a contender. In Chicago, he’ll be the tallest player on the roster, though there is still time for the Bulls to change that with more moves. Miller should be get a chance to at least play rotation minutes this season, which could lead to some production during silly season, but that doesn’t justify him as a player worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues at this point.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Minnesota gave up an unprotected first-round pick in 2031 and a pick swap in 2030 to acquire Dillingham on draft night, but they’ll cut their losses early. Dillingham was able to show some flashes as a rookie, but he hasn’t been able to do much in year two. He joins a crowded guard room in Chicago, so there isn’t a clear path to minutes, but he still holds plenty of upside.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Signed to a two-year deal last summer with a player option for the 2026-27 season, Yabusele’s fit with the Knicks was awkward. While he began the season playing rotation minutes, his playing time decreased from December onward. As was the case in New York, consistent playing time won’t be guaranteed in Chicago, even with the Bulls’ lack of interior depth. Yabusele’s move does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips was not available for Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks after logging 23 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Heat. His availability won’t affect fantasy basketball, but there may be rotation minutes available if Phillips can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones was made available for Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets, but he did not play. How impactful his absence would be if Jones doesn’t play on Thursday depends on the health of Josh Giddey and Ayo Dosunmu, and whether Jaden Ivey is available to make his Bulls’ debut. Giddey and Dosunmu are also listed as questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has missed Chicago’s last four games with a strained hamstring. With the Bulls trading Coby White to the Hornets, they will be asking a lot of Ayo Dosunmu if he’s healthy enough to play. Dosunmu is also questionable for Thursday’s game, which could make this a showcase for Yuki Kawamura if Ayo and Josh can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu had 17 points and eight assists in 28 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks. The 26-year-old point guard is on the injury report as questionable with some quad soreness for Thursday’s game against the Raptors. A coveted asset in Chicago’s suddenly crowded backcourt, Dosunmu missing a game this week is going to lead to trade speculation. Yuki Kawamura could be in line for a showcase game if Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Dosunmu sit out.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Dieng was never able to carve out a spot in the rotation for the Thunder since they drafted him 11th overall in 2022. He still has loads of untapped potential, and he should get a larger opportunity in Chicago. Keep an eye on him as silly season approaches since this trade indicates the Bulls could pivot towards improving their lottery odds.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton has been solid as a reserve for Charlotte this year, which was enough for him to be the main piece for Chicago to acquire in this deal. He joins a crowded backcourt rotation for the Bulls, so the only path for him to provide value in standard leagues is for Chicago to make more moves, whether that means flipping Sexton or dealing another guard they currently have on the roster.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Despite White’s name popping up in trade rumors throughout the day, he started and had 21 points in 30 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks. The fact that the 25-year-old point guard played at all suggests no trades involving him are close. White could be an odd fit if he were to remain with the Bulls for the rest of the season given the reported Bulls’ acquisitions of Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons Tuesday.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis became the first Bulls player in franchise history to have five three-pointers and five blocks in a game. In an exaggerated parody of Michael Jordan’s shot over Bryon Russell in the 1998 NBA Finals, clearly shoved a defender to the floor with no foul called before making a three-pointers toward the end of the third quarter. Buzelis has provided ninth-round per game value this season, though with game like this at age-21 he obviously has a sky-high ceiling.
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
With Andrew Nembhard (back) unavailable, Jackson wasn’t moved into the starting lineup on Tuesday, but that didn’t keep him from providing solid streaming value. The two-way contract guard only missed one shot from the field, with the 24 points being one shy of his season and career-highs. Jackson has appeared in 24 games, so he’s still got some room to go before hitting the 50-game limit that the NBA imposes on two-way players.
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 1 month ago
With Andrew Nembhard unavailable, Jones made his first NBA start on Tuesday. And the second-round pick out of Marquette had a solid night overall, dishing out eight assists and committing just one turnover. While Jones isn’t at the point where he’s a must-stash player for the “silly season,” playing time is unlikely to be a concern, especially if the Pacers decide to rest Nembhard and T.J. McConnell occasionally over the next two months.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker’s points, rebounds and assists were solid on Tuesday, but he had a rough night in the turnover category. The third-year forward racked up eight on the night, and those lost possessions factored into the Pacers falling at home. High-turnover nights haven’t been the norm for Walker, so deep-league managers should not be too concerned moving forward. Given where the Pacers are in the standings, he’ll play plenty between now and the end of the season.
CHI • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley was moved from the Timberwolves to the Bulls in a three-team trade Tuesday afternoon. With the Bulls’ glut of backcourt players, it’s not much of a surprise that the organization plans to let the 38-year-old point guard move on. Chicago will work with Conley to find a trade partner, likely one in need of point guard depth.
Source: Chris Haynes
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
The lone change to the starting lineup is Smith, who is back after a two-game absence. He steps into the void left by Nikola Vučević, who was traded to the Celtics earlier Tuesday in exchange for Anfernee Simons. Given the Bulls’ lack of frontcourt depth, Smith will play heavy minutes as long as he’s healthy.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips is still dealing with a wrist sprain that cost him multiple games in January. While the 22-year-old forward has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks, his absence won’t have much of an impact on the Bulls’ bench rotation, let alone fantasy basketball.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones will dress for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks, but he isn’t expected to play, according to a report from Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. The 26-year-old point guard technically beat his two-week injury timetable. His next chance to actually play will be Thursday when the Bulls take on the Raptors.
Source: KC Johnson
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 1 month ago
Furphy and Huff are the two holdovers from the lineup that started Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Jones, Sheppard and Walker move into the lineup, as the Pacers are without Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam. Given the team’s lack of depth, all three will have ample opportunities to contribute, with Walker being the superior streamer.
Source: Tony East
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones has been out since the middle of January with a left hamstring strain. That the 26-year-old point guard was upgraded to questionable Tuesday is a great for his pending return, though it’s still up in the air if he’ll be available against the Bucks. Jones would likely play lite minutes off the bench if he’s active.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Smith is good to go after a two-game absence. And with the Bulls trading Nikola Vučević to the Celtics earlier Tuesday, there is undoubtedly a need for additional options in the frontcourt. Given the circumstances, Smith is worth slotting into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter had five points in 11 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Rockets. While he’s been ruled out with a hip injury Tuesday, his absence doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.
CHI • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
The Bulls and Celtics will swap second-round picks as part of the deal. Boston acquires much-needed help in the frontcourt, and Chicago gets a quality shooting and scoring option in Simons. The Bulls recently brought in Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley, so expect more moves from Chicago before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan already in Sacramento, the final player in Chicago’s failed “Big 3" is now gone. Vooch gives Boston its much-needed center while sending a sharpshooting microwave scorer to the Bulls. Vučević’s arrival in Boston makes Neemias Queta a drop candidate in standard leagues, as the veteran big man has a storied history of durability.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley will head to Chi-Town with Jaden Ivey as Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić end up in Detroit, and the Timberwolves send a 2026 protected first-round pick swap to the Pistons. The Wolves save money and roster space as they look to amp up their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Conley’s role isn’t expected to expand with his new team, and he can remain on the waiver wire in most formats.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. will land in Chicago, while Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric will end up in Detroit. The Wolves also send a 2026 protected first-round pick swap to the Pistons in this deal. The Pistons swap out Ivey for another floor-spacer in Huerter, while the Bulls will surely be making more moves as they face an even greater logjam at guard. Stay tuned.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin and Nesmith join Andrew Nembhard (back), T.J. McConnell (knee) and Pascal Siakam (rest) on the sidelines for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The absence of Nesmith and Nembhard should mean more run for Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard and McConnell are out for the second leg of Indiana’s back-to-back set, which means Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should get a major boost in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam will sit out the second leg of the Pacers’ back-to-back set, and he’ll join multiple key players on the sideline. Jarace Walker, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson are all candidates for increased run while Spicy P is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith has had a rough shooting season, but he has had some strong stretches. The last five games have been arguably his best stretch of the year. He has averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.0 triples per game over his last five while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor. He’s only shooting 38.6 percent on the season, so this is a drastic improvement for him. He should be considered a must-roster player as long as he’s shooting this well.
IND • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Jackson has barely been in the rotation recently, but he was able to make a big impact off the bench in this game. He was more impactful than Jay Huff, which led to him playing 25 minutes, while Huff only logged 12 minutes. Managers shouldn’t grow accustomed to that; Jackson hasn’t played 25 minutes in a game since mid-December. This was a strong performance for him, but that doesn’t mean he should be rostered.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam was named an All-Star for the fourth time in his career, and while it has been a disappointing season for the Pacers, he has been consistent. He has scored at least 20 points in 10 straight games and in 17 of his last 18 games. He hasn’t been as efficient in a higher usage role this season, but the added counting stats have helped make up for it. Siakam missed the second leg of their last back-to-back, so keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Jazz.
IND • Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Huff came off the bench in favor of Jarace Walker against the Thunder on Friday, but they’ll revert back to the typical starting unit for this game. That was likely a matchup-based decision, and head coach Rick Carlisle will ensure that Huff will be in the opening group to help slow down Alperen Sengun.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips is dealing with a wrist sprain, which is something he missed a pair of games with in mid-January. However, his status for this game won’t have much of an impact on the Bulls’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter missed Sunday’s game, but he could be back against Milwaukee. Yuki Kawamura, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips played significant roles in the blowout loss but will lose out on minutes if Huerter and Jalen Smith (calf) return. However, none of the three are productive enough to be worth streaming regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith has missed the last two games for Chicago, but he could return against Milwaukee. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still out, Smith could return to the starting unit if he is available, which could be at the expense of Ayo Dosunmu, even if he’s played well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey will remain out for a fourth straight game after missing the entire three-game series against Miami. He returned to the starting lineup in the last game he suited up for, so a four-game absence after that suggests his body didn’t respond well. Ayo Dosunmu will start at least one more game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Like Coby White, Vučević was back in the Bulls’ lineup after not playing in Saturday’s victory over the Heat. The veteran center didn’t have much of an impact, shooting a respectable percentage but not doing much else. The Bulls play three games without a back-to-back in Week 16, so availability should not be a concern for Vučević managers.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was back in the Bulls’ lineup after a one-game absence, and things did not go well for him or the Bulls. While he shot a respectable 2-of-5 from the field in the first quarter, the other Bulls combined to make two of their 14 attempts, and Miami won the frame by a 34-13 margin. The game was essentially over at that point, with White playing 30 minutes. The Bulls play three games in Week 16, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard stepped up as Indiana’s primary catalyst early on, scoring 21 first-half points. He took a step back in the final two quarters as Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith did most of the damage late to help the Pacers stave off a late rally. The 26-year-old facilitator dished out double-digit assists for the third time in his last five games and has eclipsed 25 points on two separate occasions during that span. He’ll aim to keep the hot streak going when the Pacers open a four-game week that features matchups against the Rockets, Jazz, Bucks and Raptors.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam deserves a ton of credit for his play this season as he’s carried the Pacers from a scoring standpoint on most nights, averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds through 47 games. The 31-year-old scoring machine has recorded nine straight 20-point efforts dating back to January 12.
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith recorded his first 20-point performance since a 25-point effort against the Magic back on January 4. The 26-year-old wing has put together a strong stretch recently, averaging 18.3 points over his last three games. He should be able to take advantage of some favorable matchups next week when the Pacers square off against the Heat, Jazz and Hornets.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppins is working his way back from a late October foot surgery that was expected to sideline him for at least three months. While Carlisle’s report that he’s ahead of schedule is encouraging, the coach added that Toppin won’t be back in games for the foreseeable future. Managers in deep leagues who stashed Toppin for the silly season can continue to do so, but Saturday’s update does not change anything regarding his value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin has dealt with a right thumb sprain and turf toe, which has limited him to 25 games this season. However, he returned on Monday and is averaging 17.7 points per game in 31.8 minutes this season. Considering the Pacers “are not eager to hand Mathurin a big restricted free agent extension” this offseason, they could look to trade the former lottery pick now or wait to complete a sign-and-trade in the offseason.
Source: Hoops Wire
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Mathurin had another solid performance off the Indiana bench on Wednesday, reaching double figures in points for the second straight game and nearly logging enough rebounds to earn his first double-double since November. It’s unlikely Mathurin will start games or log heavy minutes in the near future, but if he can stay consistent in his current role off the bench, there are nights in which he could be a tempting streaming option for those fantasy managers looking for a scoring boost.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard was one of Indiana’s most productive players in Wednesday’s victory. Despite a rough night from beyond the arc, he finished as the Pacers’ second-leading scorer and was the team’s leading facilitator on the evening. He fell just one assist shy of what would have been his third straight game with double-digit assists. Nembhard also came up just short of a double-double in the process, but was still effective enough in this game to provide fantasy managers with some good production.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
While it wasn’t his most efficient night shooting the ball, the one-time Most Improved Player and former NBA champion led all Pacers in scoring on Wednesday night. He reached the 20-point mark for the eighth game in a row while also being involved as a facilitator. Siakam didn’t record any stocks against the Bulls, which isn’t uncommon for him. And as a result, he logged only a mildly productive performance as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, but he’s good to go. He moved into the starting lineup on Friday and remained there for Monday’s loss to the Hawks, recording 12 points and five steals. Walker should continue to figure prominently in the Pacers’ rotation as the team focuses on getting its younger players more minutes.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Walker entered the starting lineup for Indiana’s last game, but he isn’t available against Chicago, Ben Sheppard or Bennedict Mathurin will likely fill the spot in the starting lineup. Mathurin would receive a nice boost, but Sheppard won’t be worth streaming regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Volume was key for Siakam here as he shot just 8-of-21 from the floor, including 2-of-9 from long range. He was an efficient 8-of-9 from the charity stripe and chipped in meaningful counting stats to bolster his performance for fantasy managers. There’s no reason to expect a dip in production for the high-usage, do-it-all forward any time soon.