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IND • Guard • #26
about 2 months ago
Sheppard made his first appearance of the preseason on Friday, playing 12 minutes off the bench. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) set to miss the start of the regular season and Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the year, there may be additional opportunities for Sheppard to contribute. However, the same can be said for Johnny Furphy, who looked sensational when active and offers a higher ceiling. If fantasy managers are to roll the dice on any of the Pacers’ reserves while McConnell is out, Furphy should be the choice.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Nesmith led the Pacers in scoring in Friday’s preseason finale, but the shot distribution amongst the team’s starters is unlikely to be the norm during the regular season. Pascal Siakam (9/2/4 with one three-pointer) and Bennedict Mathurin (11 points, four rebounds and one three-pointer) attempted five and six shots, respectively, and they’re likely to have the highest shot volume once the games truly count. That said, Nesmith’s opportunities may increase as the Pacers look to account for Myles Turner’s exit and Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tendon injury.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
While the Pacers did roll out their expected starting five for Friday’s preseason finale, none logged more than 18 minutes. Nembhard didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but was solid running the show. With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) set to miss the next three weeks, Nembhard must shoulder a heavy workload in 2025-26. That makes him worth the risk in fantasy leagues, and he’s come off the board within the first 75 picks of many drafts based on his Yahoo! ADP (74).
OKC • Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Dieng’s three-pointer with less than a second remaining sealed the win for the Thunder in this one. The 22-year-old forward led OKC in points and shot attempts in this one. That isn’t going to happen during the regular season, but Dieng has shown enough so far in the preseason to take notice. Maybe the Thunder give him more bench minutes this year after the production they’ve seen so far.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Holmgren played 19 minutes in what was his preseason debut on Friday. The 23-year-old center was dealing with shoulder soreness, but appears ready to go for the start of the regular season. Holmgren still has immense upside, but will also resume his role from last year which would be enough to pay off his late second round ADP this year.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Holmgren’s appearance in Friday’s opening unit will mark his first minutes of the preseason. The versatile big man had been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout the training camp, but should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. He averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per game as a sophomore during the 2024-25 season en route to the Thunder’s first-ever NBA championship. Holmgren could take a leap in Year 3, but will presumably play a similar role to last season’s.
Source: Justin Martinez
OKC • Guard-Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Whitehead, the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 draft, struggled to stay healthy during his two seasons with the Nets before being waived on October 13. The move to Oklahoma City gives him a fresh start, and he’ll likely spend most of his time in the G League. The Thunder have 15 players on standard contracts for the upcoming season, meaning Whitehead is most likely on an Exhibit 10 deal. If so, he would be in line for an $85,300 bonus if he spends 60 days with Oklahoma City’s G League affiliate. Managers competing in dynasty leagues can consider stashing Whitehead, but should not feel obligated to do so.
Source: Marc J. Spears
OKC • Guard • #22
2 months ago
Wallace averaged just 8.4 points in 27 minutes per game last year. Against the Bucks on Tuesday, he had nine points in 27 minutes. The eight assists were intriguing, though. Wallace averaged just 2.5 assists per game last year in the regular season, though he 3.6 assists per game in 25 minutes per game over five games in the Western Conference finals last year. Maybe Wallace could have more of a playmaking role this year, which would certainly be a boost to his otherwise middling fantasy value. The 21-year-old shooting guard could also see a boost in minutes if Jalen Williams (wrist) is out to begin the season.
OKC • Center-Forward • #55
2 months ago
Hartenstein had more of a scoring role in this one as the Thunder were without Chet Holmgren. The 27-year-old center led the team in shot attempts with 10 and had 13 points in 22 minutes. He didn’t attempt a free throw. Hartenstein didn’t have his usual playmaking role against the Bucks as he had just one assist despite averaging a career-high 3.8 assists with the Thunder last year. He’s going in the middle rounds of 2025 fantasy basketball drafts.
OKC • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander was highly efficient against the Bucks as he dropped 23 points on 10 attempts. His only misses from the field were two three-point attempts and he got to the foul line eight times while making six free throws. The reigning MVP looked primed for another sensational season. He’s coming off the board third overall in most fantasy drafts behind only Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
Nembhard’s second preseason game was a productive one. He flirted with a double-double in his 23 minutes of action and tied a game-high in assists. The fourth-year guard notched career-highs last season in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, despite shooting inefficiently from the three-point line. His numbers could realistically take another leap this season with more minutes and better efficiency from beyond the arc.
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam looked sharp during his 24 minutes of game action on Monday. He displayed his smooth midrange jump shot and showed in this game that his career-best three-point shooting season in 2024-25 was not a fluke. The veteran forward has played well in his two preseason appearances and seems ready to potentially take on a bigger workload on the offensive end as Tyrese Haliburton recovers from an Achilles injury. A stellar fantasy basketball season could be on the horizon for Siakam.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin logged his most productive outing of the preseason thus far, eclipsing the 30-point mark on efficient shooting against the Spurs. The fourth-year guard did most of his damage in the first half, where he scored 27 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including four three-pointers. Mathurin, a part-time starter last season, should have an opportunity to see more production and opportunities in Tyrese Haliburton’s absence (leg). He’s likely to begin the season in the starting unit.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
The Pacers will roll out against the Spurs what could very well be their opening-night starting lineup. This same unit started the preseason opener against the Timberwolves, with neither of the five players logging more than 14 minutes in that game. With one preseason game remaining after Monday’s, there’s a chance the main rotation players could see an increase in playing time against the Spurs. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and Cameron Payne will move back to the bench.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard • #12
2 months ago
Furphy injured his left ankle during Saturday’s win over the Thunder. Given that this is the preseason, there’s no need for the Pacers or Furphy to force the issue. The second-year guard will be a factor within the Pacers’ bench unit, but that isn’t enough to make Furphy a must-draft player in standard leagues.
Source: Indiana Pacers
OKC • Guard • #25
2 months ago
Mitchell suffered a lower-body injury in the loss, potentially rolling his ankle. It’s unclear if the injury contributed to his limited playing time, but he was excellent when on the court. Mitchell is too far down OKC’s depth chart to be a weekly contributor in redraft leagues, but he’s a fine stash in dynasty leagues.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin - who’s in line to start next season - shot 4-of-9 from the field and converted 7-of-9 shots from the charity stripe. He should be a focal point of Indiana’s offense in 2025-26, making him a great target in points leagues.
IND • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Walker had another productive outing, and his preseason play has been solid thus far. He’s unlikely to see a major leap in playing time in Year 3, but fantasy managers in deep leagues could stash him at the end of the bench in case he gets some additional opportunities.
OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams, who agreed to a five-year rookie max extension in July, underwent surgery on his right wrist a few weeks after the Thunder won the NBA title. The good news is that he’s back on the court doing individual work. The bad news is that Williams is not shooting with his right hand, with the regular season beginning on October 21. And the Thunder have been tight-lipped on whether he’ll be ready for opening night, with head coach Mark Daigneault simply saying that Williams is “progressing on a normal timeline.” Fantasy managers willing to draft Williams should consider using a late-round pick on a player like Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins or Isaiah Joe as an insurance policy if they have to start the season with J-Dub in an IL+ slot.
Source: Tim MacMahon
OKC • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso played 18 minutes in his first preseason action, using efficient shooting to finish as one of five Thunder players to score in double figures. He recorded a couple of stocks as well and had a positive impact during his time on the court. At full strength, Caruso will likely return to a reserve role for OKC, but should again play an important role for the defending champions throughout the season.
OKC • Guard • #11
2 months ago
The sharp-shooting wing was dominant from beyond the arc on Thursday, tallying a game-high in three-pointers to finish as OKC’s leading scorer. All of Joe’s field goal attempts and makes came from beyond the arc against the Hornets. He shot 41.2 percent from distance last season en route to averaging double-digit points for the first time in his NBA career, and is expected to play a similar role in the Thunder’s rotation in their quest for a second straight NBA championship.
OKC • Guard • #2
2 months ago
In his first bit of preseason action, Gilgeous-Alexander was productive in 18 minutes of game action. The reigning league MVP showed few signs of rust, shooting efficiently both inside and outside the arc while showing off his ability as a facilitator. Entering his eighth NBA season, SGA figures to be entering his prime at age 27. He’ll look to follow his MVP season without another outstanding campaign for the defending champions.
OKC • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Gilgeous-Alexander, Hartenstein, Dort and Caruso all will make their preseason debuts on Thursday for the Thunder’s home opener, giving the defending champions a rotation that more closely resembles what viewers could expect during the upcoming regular season. The Thunder has a 1-1 record through two preseason games and will have a chance to secure a second win over the Hornets, whom they defeated earlier in October.
Source: Justin Martinez
IND • Guard • #1
2 months ago
Payne will compete for a spot in Indiana’s final rotation. He’s got a shot to compete due to Tyrese Haliburton’s season-long absence and a number of key injuries across the roster. Wright will look to join another NBA team before the 2025-26 campaign tips off.
Source: Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
McConnell left Tuesday’s matchup with Minnesota early with the injury, and it will keep him sidelined until at least early November, meaning he’ll miss time to open the season. For as long as McConnell is out, Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard are all candidates for increased run behind Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana’s backcourt.
Source: Pacers
IND • Forward • #5
2 months ago
During his first two years in the league, Walker hasn’t made the impact that most teams hope to get out of a player when they select him in the top ten. However, his first preseason game got off to a decent start, though he is still playing a reserve role. That isn’t likely to change with Pascal Siakam in town, which limits his redraft upside, but he’s still worth stashing in dynasty leagues.
IND • Center • #30
2 months ago
The most important fantasy storyline in Indiana this offseason was who would start at center with Myles Turner now in Milwaukee. Isaiah Jackson got the nod in the preseason opener, but Huff ended up playing 19 minutes to Jackson’s nine. Sure, Jackson quickly found himself in foul trouble, which has been a consistent issue throughout his career, but this also shows that all hope shouldn’t be abandoned just because Huff came off the bench. This position battle will certainly be worth monitoring throughout the preseason.
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
The Pacers are calling it a sore left hamstring, so hopefully this isn’t a serious injury. With Kam Jones sidelined and Delon Wright exiting after taking a hit to the face, Taelon Peter should fill out the non-Andrew Nembhard point guard minutes for the remainder of this exhibition.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #22
2 months ago
Since Myles Turner left for Milwaukee, the starting center spot in Indiana was up for grabs. Jay Huff was a contender, and still is, but Jackson will get the first nod as the Turner replacement. Huff could start in future preseason games, and this doesn’t lock in Jackson as the regular season starter, but it appears that he’s in the lead for the job.
Source: Indiana Pacers
OKC • Forward • #13
2 months ago
Despite shooting inefficiently from beyond the arc, the fourth-year forward utilized a high volume of shots to conclude as one of five Thunder players to reach double figures in scoring. Dieng’s rebounding and playmaking were also noteworthy as he tallied a team-high in assists in his 35 minutes of game action. He’s now logged two productive preseason outings, which could serve as momentum the rest of the way and into the regular season. Dieng has yet to earn a consistent role in Oklahoma City’s nightly rotation.
OKC • Guard • #44
2 months ago
Topić, who played 31 minutes in his preseason debut Sunday evening, underwent a testicular procedure on Monday. Unfortunately, the rookie, due to be part of the reigning champions’ bench rotation, will not be available when Oklahoma City opens its regular season. Given the reported timeline, there’s a chance Topić will be good to go before Thanksgiving. His absence likely means second-year guard Ajay Mitchell will have an opportunity to earn rotation minutes as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s backup. Mitchell would not be a draft-worthy player in most fantasy leagues. The 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Topić has yet to make his official NBA debut, as he missed all of last season with a torn ACL.
Source: OKC Thunder Wire
OKC • Guard • #44
2 months ago
Topic missed all of his would-be rookie season in 2024-25 with an ACL tear, but he looked solid in Summer League and got off to a great start in the preseason. Oklahoma City is deep at multiple positions, so Topic’s path to meaningful minutes may be tough to navigate in 2025-26.