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IND • Point Guard • #29
10 months ago
Jackson had a short stretch as a starter in November, but he has spent most of the year on the bench or in the G League. However, he got the chance to take on extra minutes in the regular season finale and took advantage of his opportunity. The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2022 and seems to have finally found a home with the Pacers, though his role isn’t a friendly one for fantasy basketball. He won’t be part of the team’s rotation during the playoffs.
IND • Center • #
10 months ago
Bradley played out two 10-day contracts with Indiana before signing a deal that kept him with the Pacers for the rest of this season. He has played more than 10 minutes in just three games this season and has averaged 12 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game across them. Bradley is a decent depth piece, but both Myles Turner and Thomas Bryant will be in front of him on the depth chart for minutes at center during the postseason.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
10 months ago
Tyson was a first-round pick last summer, but he wasn’t able to carve out a role on a talented Cavs team. That isn’t an indictment of his talent since Cleveland finished with the best record in the East. He took advantage of the opportunity to play a significant role in this game and had the best game of his young career. Tyson won’t be a factor for them during the postseason, but he has a bright future in the league.
CLE • Center-Forward • #13
10 months ago
Thompson has been an elite rebounder for his entire career, but it has been a few years since he played enough to be relevant in fantasy basketball. However, he got the chance in this game and took advantage. His 20 rebounds were the most he has had in a game since 2020 when he grabbed a career-best 22 boards. It was fun to see Thompson play this well, but he won’t see more than a few minutes during the postseason.
IND • Power Forward • #1
10 months ago
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are out again, but Nembhard, Nesmith and Turner will be back for the regular season finale. This won’t impact the standings, so they may not play many minutes. Toppin and Walker started on Friday and will remain in the opening lineup against Cleveland. Thomas Bryant and T.J. McConnell will come off the bench for this game, but they should still play significant roles.
Source: NBA Player Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
10 months ago
Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to end the regular season. With the Pacers locked into the fourth seed in the East, Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson are two players who should see plenty of time against the Cavaliers. The former is coming off the best game of his rookie season in Friday’s loss to the Magic and is worth a dice roll in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
10 months ago
Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to end the regular season. With the Pacers locked into the fourth seed in the East, Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson are two players who should see plenty of time against the Cavaliers. The former is coming off the best game of his rookie season in Friday’s loss to the Magic and is worth a dice roll in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
10 months ago
Absent from the Pacers’ initial injury report, Mathurin will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale due to a left calf injury. While Aaron Nesmith is still available, fantasy managers in active leagues should anticipate seeing a lot of Johnny Furphy in a game that will not impact playoff seeding.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report for Sunday’s game, Haliburton will not play in the Pacers’ regular-season finale. T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin will likely remain in the starting lineup, as Indiana is locked into the fourth seed in the East.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
10 months ago
Wade is on Cleveland’s lengthy list of absentees for Sunday’s game, which has no bearing on the team’s seeding for next week’s playoffs. Emoni Bates and Luke Travers, who have rarely played this season, should see rotation minutes against the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
10 months ago
The Cavaliers’ lineup will be depleted for Sunday’s regular-season finale. Jarrett Allen is the only rotation player of note who will be available. Merrill and Okoro are among those who will rest ahead of the playoffs, which the Cavaliers will begin on April 20. Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. are among those who should play plenty on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
10 months ago
Four of Cleveland’s five starters will sit out Sunday’s regular season finale, with Jarrett Allen being the exception. With the Cavaliers locked into the one-seed in the East, he’s unlikely to see much action after halftime against the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
10 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Hunter and Jerome are among the Cavaliers’ rotation players who will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale. Craig Porter Jr. and Javonte Green should figure prominently in the rotation, and there may even be room for an Emoni Bates or Chuma Okeke. Of those options, Porter is the safest for fantasy managers in active leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
Garland will not play in Sunday’s regular season finale after leading the Cavaliers to a win over the Knicks on Friday. Mitchell will miss a fourth-straight game with a sprained ankle, but he should be fine to begin the playoffs next weekend. Cleveland is locked into the one-seed in the East and will sit most of its rotation players on Sunday. Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson should play plenty against the Pacers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
10 months ago
Nesmith and Nembhard have been removed from the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Magic. The Pacers are locked into the four-seed in the East regardless of Sunday’s result, so the starters may not play much. T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin will return to the bench but not lack opportunities against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #33
10 months ago
Turner is on track to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pacers. His return would push Thomas Bryant to the bench. However, the Pacers’ backup center should still play plenty, as Indiaha has secured the four-seed in the East. Look for Tony Bradley to be in the rotation, even if his playing time is limited during the first half.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Magic, Haliburton and Siakam are off the initial injury report. That defeat locked Indiana into the fourth seed in the East, so there isn’t anything on the line for the Pacers on Sunday. Even if Haliburton and Siakam play, they’re unlikely to log starters’ minutes ahead of the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
10 months ago
Sheppard has missed four games with a toe injury, and the doubtful tag suggests Sunday’s season finale will be the fifth. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so there’s no reason for the team to roll the dice with any player who may not be 100 percent. Expect to see Johnny Furphy playing rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
10 months ago
Despite having secured the East’s top seed for the playoffs, the Cavaliers went all-out with their four available starters on Friday. Mobley, who did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, logged 35 minutes and recorded his 36th double-double in the comeback win over New York. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 22 double-doubles and has benefitted from the Cavaliers making him more of an offensive focal point. Cleveland ends its regular season on Sunday against the Pacers; we’ll see how much Mobley and the other starters play.
CLE • Small Forward • #1
10 months ago
Strus was one of three Cavaliers starters who returned to the lineup after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Pacers. He shot 5-of-12 from three on the night, including three makes during the fourth quarter. Strus’s fantasy value is limited to that of a specialist since he shares the court with four standouts ahead of him in the offensive pecking order. However, he can be helpful to fantasy managers needing three-pointers, rebounds and the occasional defensive stats. Strus and the Cavaliers host the Pacers in their regular-season finale on Sunday, and the outcome will not impact either team’s playoff seeding.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
As he did in Cleveland’s win at Madison Square Garden on October 28, Garland took over during the fourth quarter on Friday. The All-Star point guard shot 6-of-6 from the field in the final frame, with five of the makes occurring in the restricted area. Garland’s charge helped Cleveland complete their rally from a 23-point deficit to win a game that had no impact on their seeding for the upcoming playoffs. With Sunday’s opponent, Indiana, also locked into its seed, fantasy managers should not expect to see Garland playing 30-plus minutes in the regular-season finale.
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
10 months ago
Furphy was not one of the Pacers moved into the starting lineup for Friday’s game, but the rookie played plenty since all five starters were unavailable. The performance was encouraging, as Furphy shot over 50 percent from the field and finished one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Friday’s defeat locks Indiana into the four-seed in the East, so Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cavaliers may be another game where the starters are rested. If so, Furphy will be worth slotting into lineups in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA
IND • Power Forward • #5
10 months ago
With the Pacers resting all five starters, Walker could start the team’s final home game of the regular season. The second-year forward has shown flashes of his potential throughout the season, and Friday was another of those instances. Unfortunately for Walker and dynasty league managers who have him rostered, the Pacers’ depth has capped his ceiling significantly. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers may be another opportunity for Walker to start.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
10 months ago
The Pacers sat all five of their starters for Friday’s game, as the chances of passing the Knicks for the three-seed in the East were slim. Mathurin was one of the replacements, and while the points, rebounds and steals were good, he was inefficient. He shot poorly from the field and racked up five turnovers, the most in a game for Mathurin since January 18. With Indiana knowing its seed and first-round opponent (Milwaukee), Sunday’s game against Cleveland will be another opportunity to rest the starters.
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 months ago
Siakam and Sheppard sat out Sunday’s win over the Nuggets, with the former’s absence being more impactful. Obi Toppin replaced Spicy P in the starting lineup and was excellent, hitting four three-pointers and scoring 22 points. He’ll remain in that role if Siakam cannot play on Tuesday. As for Sheppard, his absence led to Johnny Furphy playing a few rotation minutes, but that was not enough to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell sprained his left ankle during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Kings. While he did return later in the quarter, there’s no reason for the Cavaliers not to give their star guard a night off. Sam Merrill was Mitchell’s replacement the last time he missed a game, which may be the case on Tuesday. While this would boost Merrill’s fantasy value slightly, he is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
With Tyrese Haliburton (9/3/14/1/1 with one three-pointer) struggling to find his groove as a scorer, Nembhard was one of the Pacers who picked up the slack. Rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the third-year guard has been a ninth-round player over the past two weeks. Nembhard’s fantasy ceiling remains low as Haliburton’s sidekick in the backcourt, but his floor has been relatively safe this season.
IND • Center • #33
10 months ago
Turner did not provide much value as a rebounder, but category league managers will continue to value his points, blocks and three-pointers. The Pacers center has made 10 three-pointers and blocked 11 shots in his last three games, which has made him a third-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For fantasy managers whose leagues will be active, Indiana plays four games during Week 23, starting with the Wizards on Tuesday.
IND • Power Forward • #1
10 months ago
Due to the Pacers not having Pascal Siakam, Toppin was tabbed to make his second start of the season on Sunday. And he was productive overall, shooting 50 percent from the field. However, Toppin did most of his damage before halftime, scoring 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting. He was 1-of-6 from the field in the second half, but other Pacers stepped up to help Indiana keep alive its hopes of catching New York for the three-seed in the East. The Pacers play four games during Week 23, and Toppin will have value in deeper leagues that remain active, especially if Siakam remains out.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell tweaked his left ankle during the third quarter of Sunday’s game but returned after a quick trip to the locker room. With the Cavaliers close to locking up home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs, he may not be guaranteed to play all four of Cleveland’s Week 23 games. That could be problematic for Mitchell managers whose leagues run through the end of the NBA regular season.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
10 months ago
While he had a rough night at the foul line, Mobley’s overall stat line is one from which many category league managers will benefit, especially those who entered Sunday needing defensive production. The six “stocks” were the most Mobley has recorded in a game since November 27, when he tallied four steals and three blocks in a win over the Hawks. Over the past two weeks, Mobley has been a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing increased value at the right time for managers whose leagues ended on Sunday. For those whose leagues are active during Week 23, Mobley and the Cavaliers are scheduled to play four games.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Sunday’s game was the first for Jerome since March 25, as a knee injury sidelined him for five games. The Cavaliers’ reserve guard showed no signs of rust against the Kings and has scored 20 points or more in 12 games this season. That’s double Jerome’s total in the first five seasons of his NBA career. While the mainstream conversation regarding the Most Improved Player award has focused on Cade Cunningham, Jerome is one of the under-discussed players whose name should come up more.
IND • Power Forward • #1
10 months ago
The Pacers are without Pascal Siakam, who will miss Sunday’s game with an elbow injury. Obi Toppin will fill the resulting void in the starting lineup and should be streamed wherever he’s available. That’s the lone change to Indiana’s starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
10 months ago
Sheppard’s absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, especially with Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin available. Those two will absorb most of the minutes that would have gone to Sheppard, raising both ceilings.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CLE • Power Forward • #32
10 months ago
Wade is good to go after missing two games, giving the Cavaliers another option off the bench. However, he has not done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Cameron Justice
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Jerome is back after a five-game absence, and his return gives Cleveland’s bench a welcome boost. His return means Craig Porter Jr.'s playing time will decrease, and he may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Chris Fedor
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
10 months ago
While Sheppard does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, he does play consistent rotation minutes off the bench. His minutes could be distributed among multiple players, notably starter Aaron Nesmith and fellow reserve Bennedict Mathurin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 months ago
Siakam has been dealing with a right elbow issue for a few weeks, and Sunday’s game will be the first he missed since March 17. Jarace Walker is the likely replacement in the starting lineup, but the second-year forward offers limited streaming value when the rest of the Pacers’ rotation is whole. Walker is not a must-stream player, but desperate deep-league managers can consider it.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
Jerome has missed Cleveland’s last five games and Wade the last two. The former’s availability is more impactful on fantasy basketball, as Jerome has provided 11th-round value in nine-cat formats this season. Multiple rotation players, including De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill, are impacted by Jerome and Wade’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
Garland has scored at least 20 points just once in his last five games despite playing at least 30 minutes in all five games. The 25-year-old point guard has struggled with his shooting of late, but still managed to recored at least six assists in each of his last five games. Fantasy managers will take the assists and Garland will look to get his shot going again Sunday against the Kings.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
10 months ago
Mobley’s tour de force season continued Friday as he had a huge game against the Spurs. The 23-year-old center had 25 points on just 13 shots including four made three-pointers. Mobley also grabbed 12 boards and dished out five assists. He also showed up on defense with a steal and three blocks. It was quite a game for Mobley, who has been a top-30 fantasy player over the last three weeks.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell has now scored at least 24 points in each of his last five games. The 28-year-old shooting guard made six three-pointers, which is the most he’s had in a game since January 26, when he had seven three-pointers against the 76ers. Mitchell has been a top-five fantasy player over the last week.
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 months ago
Siakam was questionable with an elbow injury, but ended up having one of his better games of late Friday against the Jazz. The 31-year-old power forward impacted the game in a number of ways. He had 22 points on 16 shots including two made three-pointers. Siakam also chipped in with five rebounds and five assists. He also made his presence known on the defensive end with three steals and four blocks. Siakam has provided fifth-round fantasy value over the last month as he continues to have a strong season.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 months ago
Haliburton once again had at least 10 assists, extending his new streak to three straight games. The 25-year-old point guard played just 28 minutes as the Pacers beat the Jazz by 28 points. Haliburton’s numbers can seemingly only be curtailed by blowouts at this point in the year. The Pacers will be back on the court Sunday against the Nuggets.
IND • Center • #33
10 months ago
Turner went off for 26 points Friday against the Jazz. It’s the most points the 29-year-old center has had in a game since January 16, when he dropped 28 points on the Pistons. Turner was 9-of-17 from the field including three made three-pointers and got to the foul line eight times and made five free throws. Turner isn’t known for his scoring explosions, though he is a good shooter for a big man. He also impacted the game down low with seven rebounds and six blocks, which was the most he’s had since blocking six shots on February 20 against the Grizzlies.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
10 months ago
Mathurin has missed the last three games as he continues to manage a calf injury. The 22-year-old small forward will return Friday against the Jazz and resume his usual bench role, which will cut into Ben Sheppard’s minutes.
Source: Angela Moryan
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 months ago
Siakam popped up on the injury report with an elbow issue while Nesmith was dealing with an ankle injury. Both are available Friday as Pacers coach Rick Carlisle emphatically told reporters before the game both players along with Bennedict Mathurin will play against the Jazz.
Source: Angela Moryan
CLE • F • #3
10 months ago
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Okeke will fill Cleveland’s open roster spot. Okeke recently spent time on a 10-day deal with the 76ers, where he made six appearances and three starts. He’ll provide the Cavs with some depth, but it is unlikely that he plays a role, especially in the postseason.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
10 months ago
This will be a fifth-straight absence for Jerome, while Wade will miss his second in a row. De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill will once again fill out the majority of the reserve minutes. Hunter is the best fantasy option, though Merrill should provide some three-point value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
10 months ago
Siakam has popped up on the injury report as questionable with an elbow injury. The 31-year-old power forward has a legitimate chance of missing Friday’s game. If that’s the case, expect Obi Toppin to move into the starting lineup and see additional minutes.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
10 months ago
Mathurin has missed Indiana’s last three games but may be back to take on Utah. Ben Sheppard has taken on extra minutes with Mathurin sidelined, but his skillset doesn’t translate well to fantasy basketball. If Mathurin is out again, Sheppard doesn’t need to be added off the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
10 months ago
Nesmith is dealing with right ankle soreness. The 25-year-old small forward has been excellent over the past two weeks as he’s provided top-75 fantasy value. If Nesmith is out Friday, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker are candidates to move into the starting lineup and see additional minutes.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
10 months ago
While Garland’s final stat line would not be described as elite, it was a performance he and those who have him rostered needed. In his three prior appearances, the Cavaliers guard shot 34.8 percent from the field and averaged 16.7 points per game. Garland was considerably more efficient against the Knicks, and fantasy managers will also take the six assists. He’ll look to build on this performance when the Cavaliers visit the lottery-bound Spurs on Friday.
CLE • Center • #31
10 months ago
Allen may not have been dominant in Wednesday’s victory, but his performance could be considered excellent. The Cavaliers center has surpassed the 20-point mark in three of his last four outings, shooting an incredible 85.4 percent from the field. Over the past week, Allen has been ranked just outside the top 25 in nine-cat per-game value. Sidekick Evan Mobley was solid on Wednesday, finishing with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Allen’s production carried the night, moving the Cavaliers one game closer to locking down home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
10 months ago
After a slow first half, Mitchell kicked into high gear in the second, as Cleveland stormed back and won comfortably. He’s scored at least 24 points in four straight games, which is one reason why he’s provided top-5 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. The Cavaliers end Week 22 with games against the Spurs and Kings, which are good matchups for Mitchell. However, with Cleveland closing in on the one-seed in the East, fantasy managers will hope he isn’t given a night off in advance for the playoffs.