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IND • Shooting Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy was injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Raptors, as he landed awkwardly after finishing a dunk. The second-year wing was taken back to the locker room via wheelchair, and an MRI on Monday confirmed fears that he’d suffered a torn ACL. Furphy started 21 of the 35 games he appeared in this season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes. His absence opens up minutes for multiple players, most notably Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.
Source: Michael Scotto
HOU • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Tate will return following a two-game absence, but his availability isn’t consequential in the world of fantasy hoops, as he’s averaging just 8.2 minutes per game this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard had a rough afternoon in Toronto, continuing a slump in which he’s shot 12-of-40 from the field over his last three games. Having shot 36.1 percent from the field, his fantasy value is ranked outside the top 150 over the past two weeks. While his season-long fantasy value remains respectable, Nembhard’s value has not received the boost that many fantasy managers hoped with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable. He’s higher on opposing teams’ scouting reports, and that’s affected Nembhard’s efficiency.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game got away from Siakam and the Pacers in the third quarter, as the Raptors outscored them by a 44-26 margin. That factored into Spicy P playing only 24 minutes, which may be a concerning development for managers counting on him to deliver consistently excellent production through the fantasy playoffs. However, this was the first game since January 10 in which Siakam played less than 32 minutes, so there’s no need to panic. The Pacers play five games in Week 17, starting with the Knicks on Tuesday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy appeared to injure his right knee due to an awkward landing after throwing down a dunk during the third quarter. Requiring assistance to get off the court, the second-year wing was then taken to the locker room via wheelchair. Furphy finished with four points, two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter was active for Friday’s loss to the Bucks, playing 16 minutes off the bench. He’ll likely take on a similar workload against Toronto, which makes Potter a non-factor in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Nesmith is good to go. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, and Jarace Walker remains with the reserves.
Source: Indiana Pacers
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason is still managing a leg injury that caused him to sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Thursday. The 24-year-old small forward led the Rockets in scoring Saturday, though he was hardly efficient with 26 points on 22 attempts. Eason has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. He and the Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, beginning with the Clippers coming to town on Tuesday.
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith had 17 points and seven rebounds in Thursday’s loss to the Hornets. The 22-year-old forward was a little better in both categories Saturday with 22 points and 10 boards as the Rockets beat the Thunder. Smith has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Rockets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a home date with the Clippers on Tuesday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Coming off his worst game of the season, with just seven points in Thursday’s loss to the Hornets, Sengun bounced back in a major way Saturday against the Thunder. The 23-year-old center had a triple-double to go along with three steals and three blocks. Sengun even had a bucket in the final minute that helped seal the victory over the defending champions. Sengun and the Rockets have four games coming up in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Tuesday.
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter played 16 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Bucks and will take on a similar workload if available on Sunday. If Potter can’t play, starter Jay Huff’s playing time will likely increase, with the Pacers going small when he’s not on the court.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith is dealing with a sprained left elbow. If he can’t play on Sunday, the Pacers would likely move Jarace Walker of Ben Sheppard into the starting lineup. Turnover concerns aside, Walker offers a much higher fantasy ceiling than Sheppard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Added to the injury report early Saturday afternoon, Thompson is good to go for the matchup with Oklahoma City. However, he will not be in the starting lineup, as Reed Sheppard receives the nod. Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün complete the quintet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson, a late addition to the Rockets’ injury report, has yet to miss a game this season. It goes without saying that his absence would have a significant impact on Houston’s play, especially on defense. Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday would be in line for additional opportunities due to the lack of on-ball playmakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker came off the bench and nearly secured a double-double in his 30 minutes of game action. He took advantage of his scoring opportunities by converting shots at an efficient rate and was active on the boards throughout the game, allowing him to finish as Indiana’s leading rebounder. The versatile forward did some good things on the defensive end, as well, leading to another strong performance overall. Walker should continue to be a nice piece off Indiana’s bench the rest of the season.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Siakam struggled with his shooting on Friday, especially from behind the three-point line, where he made just one of eight attempts. Missed opportunities from the foul line also cost him some points, but he still finished as Indiana’s second-leading scorer against the Bucks. The veteran forward made up for his inefficient shooting performance by making solid contributions on the glass and as a passer. Yet, he left a lot of meat on the bone in this game. He’ll have a chance to get back on track against the Raptors on Sunday.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Despite inefficient shooting, especially from beyond the arc, Nembhard had the shooting volume and free-throw production to conclude as Indiana’s leading scorer on Friday. He shouldered the load as a facilitator, as well, leading the Pacers in assists and nearly notching a double-double. The production and high minutes total were encouraging from a fantasy basketball perspective, given his recent missed game due to a back injury. Nembhard’s health will be something to monitor, but he appears to be in a good spot at the moment.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Nembhard is back in the lineup, and so is Aaron Nesmith, for Indiana’s first game following the trade deadline. This opening unit will almost certainly change once Ivica Zubac, whom the Pacers just traded for, is available to play. But they’ll have to do without his services on Friday as they try to end a two-game losing streak.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter will return from a one-game absence to face the Bucks on Friday. He’ll likely have a chance to play a bigger-than-usual role in the game, as the Pacers’ frontcourt suddenly looks thin while they await Ivica Zubac’s availability after recently trading for him and shipping out Isaiah Jackson. Potter is averaging 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds across 18 appearances.
Source: Indiana Pacers
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Hornets, as Houston was playing its second game in as many nights. His return means that Josh Okogie will head to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith continues to provide consistent production, sitting within the top-50 in nine-cat formats over the past three weeks, according to Basketball Monster. As a result, his season-long value has improved, with Smith being a 10th-round player. He’s rostered in 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so it might be time for some managers in 10-team formats to consider adding Smith if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. The Rockets end Week 16 with a game against the Thunder on Saturday.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Limited to 15 points in Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Celtics, Durant more than doubled that number against the Hornets. However, it wasn’t enough to keep the Rockets from failing to reach 100 points for the second consecutive game. Of course, when Alperen Şengün (seven points, eight rebounds, five assists and one block) shoots 3-of-10 from the field, Durant’s output can only make so much of a difference.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Rockets, who lost to the Celtics on Wednesday. As a result, Eason will sit for injury management reasons, with Okogie moving into the starting lineup. Houston’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
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
HOU • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Tate has only played a small role when available this season. Dorian Finney-Smith, who will be back after missing Wednesday’s game, should see a few extra minutes with Tate sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
DFS sat out the first leg of this back-to-back, but he will be available for the second. Tari Eason is questionable after playing on Wednesday, so they may have been trying to stagger their availability. DFS should play his typical 15 minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
On the second night of a back-to-back, there is a chance Eason isn’t available. He hasn’t played in a back-to-back this season, and if that trend continues, Josh Okogie should start in his place, with Reed Sheppard taking on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith has hit double figures in four straight and eight of his last ten games, providing some semblance of consistency. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Smith’s fantasy upside may be limited due to him sharing a lineup with Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson. Still, he’s capable of providing good enough value to merit being rostered in 12-team leagues.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
While both teams started slowly in Wednesday’s game, the Celtics got going after halftime, while the Rockets didn’t. The result was a 114-93 beating, and Durant struggled throughout. He missed all four of his three-point attempts, and KD has now scored 28 points over the last two games on 10-of-28 shooting. The good news for fantasy managers is that Durant won’t have long to dwell on this performance, as the Rockets host the red-hot Hornets on Thursday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
A frustrating night for Şengün ended prematurely, as he was ejected for arguing a no-call on a drive to the basket. He was the second Rocket to be ejected, with head coach Ime Udoka receiving his marching orders at the end of the third quarter. Şengün finished with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Durant was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability isn’t a surprise. The 37-year-old small forward missed Monday’s game against the Pacers after tweaking something in his ankle. It was only the third game Durant has missed all season. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant back in the starting lineup.
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.
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
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Rockets, who face the Hornets on Thursday. As a result, Finney-Smith will not play due to left ankle injury management. His absence may result in increased playing time for Jae’Sean Tate, but there’s no streaming value to be had there.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
Durant missed just his third game of the entire season Monday against the Pacers. The 37-year-old small forward tweaked something in his ankle, but the injury doesn’t appear to be serious. Durant is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics. Reed Sheppard will return to the bench with Durant expected to return.
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.
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
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson had a subpar night from the floor, but he was able to pour in the counting stats to make up for it. He came close to recording a triple-double and was still able to make a big impact on the defensive end. Thompson started the year off slowly, but he has turned into the player that managers were hoping he would be when they took him in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts. He’ll look to keep this going against the Celtics on Wednesday.
HOU • G • #15
about 1 month ago
With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined for this game, Sheppard started for the first time since Dec. 1 and was able to get off to a strong start by scoring 11 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to add any more points after the break, though he was able to contribute in other categories to make this a well-rounded stat line despite it being a subpar shooting night for him. This isn’t expected to be a long-term absence for Durant, but if he remains out against the Celtics on Wednesday, Sheppard could get another start.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
January was a rough month for Şengün, but Indiana didn’t have any answers for him in this game. He matched his season high for scoring, which he initially set in his first game of the season. He also matched his season high for rebounds, which he set in early November. Şengün has had an excellent season, though he wasn’t named as an All-Star this season. He’ll look to build on this performance against the Celtics on Wednesday.
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.
HOU • G • #15
about 1 month ago
Rockets coach Ime Udoka said that Durant tweaked his ankle by stepping on a fan’s foot on Sunday, and they’re hoping it isn’t a lengthy absence for him. Sheppard should see plenty of usage and minutes as a starter against a rebuilding team.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Forward • #35
about 1 month ago
The Rockets have four games in Week 16, but Durant will be available for only three of those games at best. The 37-year-old small forward is dealing with an ankle injury and has already been ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Pacers. Durant had only missed two games all season to this point as he’s been remarkably durable despite his age.
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Having made multiple three-pointers in four straight games, Smith’s 19 points were the most for him since dropping 32 in a January 18 win over the Pelicans. Since that performance, the 6-foot-10 forward has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats. In nine-cat formats, Smith has been a top-100 player this season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (115). The Rockets play four games in Week 16, starting with the Pacers on Monday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 1 month ago
Şengün’s percentages were poor, but those with him on their fantasy rosters received good value in the rebound and assist categories. For the first time since mid-December, the Rockets’ center has reached double digits in rebounds in three consecutive games. As for the shooting, Şengün will look to clean that up on Monday when the Rockets visit the Pacers. That’s the first of four games the Rockets are scheduled to play during Week 16.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Thompson was excellent on Saturday as the Rockets held off the Mavericks. He’s scored at least 21 points in two of his last three appearances, and the nine assists recorded against Dallas equaled the athletic wing’s total in his previous two outings. Over the past month, Thompson has averaged nearly 19 points per game, which is one reason he has been a top-40 player during this stretch. The Rockets begin a four-game Week 16 on Monday against the Pacers.
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
DFS sat out the second leg of Houston’s back-to-back, but he’ll be back to take on Dallas. He’ll fill out the backup minutes at power forward, which means Jae’sean Tate will lose out on minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #17
about 1 month ago
Eason missed Thursday’s game, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He’ll be back against Dallas, and he has been starting, which means Josh Okogie will head back to the bench after recording a double-double as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • • #
about 1 month ago
Smith entered the league as a high-caliber defensive prospect, but that hasn’t led to many defensive stats during his career. Those numbers are slightly up this year, but he still hasn’t been effective. However, in this game, he was able to make a massive impact on that end. He set a new career high for blocks and matched his season high for steals. That hasn’t been the norm for him, and managers shouldn’t expect that to continue moving forward. Still, it was an excellent night for him.