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IND • Guard • #26
8 months ago
Sheppard miss Indiana’s final five games of the regular season, but he should be available for their first game of the postseason. Sheppard should fill out a large reserve role and provide some floor spacing. He averaged 5.8 points in 17.7 minutes per game during their first round series against the Bucks last year.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #22
8 months ago
Wagner struggled with his shot on Tuesday but contributed in other ways as Orlando earned the seventh seed in the East. The 13 rebounds were the most he’s grabbed in a game this season, and the Magic wing only hit double figures in that category twice before Tuesday. Add in the assists and steals; all wasn’t lost for DFS players who slotted Wagner into their lineups. That said, Wagner will need to be much better if the Magic are to have any chance of knocking off the Celtics in the first round.
ORL • Forward • #22
8 months ago
Wagner struggled with his shot on Tuesday but contributed in other ways as Orlando earned the seventh seed in the East. The 13 rebounds were the most he’s grabbed in a game this season, and the Magic wing only hit double figures in that category twice before Tuesday. Add in the assists and steals; all wasn’t lost for DFS players who slotted Wagner into their lineups. That said, Wagner will need to be much better if the Magic are to have any chance of knocking off the Celtics in the first round.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
8 months ago
Carter was excellent on Tuesday, and the time off that comes with earning the seventh seed should benefit him. The Magic center rolled his right ankle during the first half and banged knees with a Hawks defender during the third quarter. The good news is that neither injury forced Carter out of Tuesday’s game immediately, and Orlando pulling away during the fourth quarter got him a little more time on the bench late. The Magic don’t play Boston in Game 1 of their first-round series until Sunday, which should help Carter regain strength.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
8 months ago
Carter was excellent on Tuesday, and the time off that comes with earning the seventh seed should benefit him. The Magic center rolled his right ankle during the first half and banged knees with a Hawks defender during the third quarter. The good news is that neither injury forced Carter out of Tuesday’s game immediately, and Orlando pulling away during the fourth quarter got him a little more time on the bench late. The Magic don’t play Boston in Game 1 of their first-round series until Sunday, which should help Carter regain strength.
ORL • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Orlando’s starting backcourt of Cory Joseph and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope combined to score 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field. Black was one of two reserves to pick up the slack, combining with Cole Anthony to score 42 points on 16-of-24 shooting. The second-year guard scored 41 points in Orlando’s final two regular-season games, likely boosting his confidence ahead of the Play-In tournament. Tuesday’s victory means Black and the Magic will be the seventh seed in the East, and they’ll face the reigning champion Celtics in the first round. Game 1 is set for Sunday in Boston.
ORL • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Orlando’s starting backcourt of Cory Joseph and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope combined to score 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field. Black was one of two reserves to pick up the slack, combining with Cole Anthony to score 42 points on 16-of-24 shooting. The second-year guard scored 41 points in Orlando’s final two regular-season games, likely boosting his confidence ahead of the Play-In tournament. Tuesday’s victory means Black and the Magic will be the seventh seed in the East, and they’ll face the reigning champion Celtics in the first round. Game 1 is set for Sunday in Boston.
ORL • Guard • #50
8 months ago
On a night when starting guards Cory Joseph (5/5/2 with one three-pointer) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (nine points, two assists, one block and one three-pointer) combined to shoot 4-of-14 from the field, the Magic received vital contributions from both “Anthonys.” Cole shot well over 50 percent from the field in scoring his 26 points. His highlights included a 4-of-6 fourth quarter in which he made three three-pointers. Anthony Black also had a big night off the bench, but Cole is the more capable scorer. He’ll need to play to this level consistently if the Magic are to have a chance of upsetting Boston in the first round. Game 1 will be on Sunday.
IND • Guard • #29
8 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.
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8 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.
ORL • Forward • #1
8 months ago
Isaac only played 19 minutes in his first start of the season, but that was enough time for him to record his first double-double since January. Isaac has averaged 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks while playing 19 minutes across Orlando’s last two games. Injuries have plagued his career, but he’s an elite defender when healthy. Isaac could play a pivotal role for the Magic during the postseason.
ORL • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Black’s second year in the league has been better than his first, and he was able to close out the regular season on a high note. After scoring 21 points on Friday, Black added a 20-point double-double in this game, which was the first double-double of his career. The 21-year-old should be an important rotation piece for Orlando during the postseason, but we won’t see lines like this from him in the playoffs. Still, the 2023 No. 6 overall pick still has plenty of upside.
IND • Forward • #1
8 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
ORL • Forward • #1
8 months ago
The only starter that will be the same as Friday is da Silva. KCP and WCJ sat on Friday but will surprisingly suit up in the inconsequential season finale. With a Play-In matchup with the Hawks coming in just a couple days, it’s unclear how much KCP and WCJ will play. Black will replace the injured Cory Joseph in the starting lineup, with Isaac getting his first start of the season. Gary Harris, Caleb Houstan and Goga Bitadze will come off the bench after starting on Friday, though Houstan and Bitadze should still play significant roles.
Source: Fawzan Amer
IND • Guard • #26
8 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 • Guard • #26
8 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
ORL • Guard • #10
8 months ago
Joseph will not play in Sunday’s regular season finale, as the Magic will host the Hawks in a play-in tournament matchup on Tuesday. Anthony Black will replace the veteran guard in the starting lineup, and he’s worth the risk in active deep leagues. He may not be a consistent shooter, but Black can rack up some steals against a Hawks lineup that will lack its top three players (Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu and Dyson Daniels).
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
8 months ago
WCJ and KCP will return from one-game absences against Atlanta. Gary Harris and Goga Bitadze will likely be relegated to bench roles on Sunday.
ORL • Forward • #5
8 months ago
Both the Magic’s star forwards have been ruled out again. Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan have a good shot at receiving starting nods against Atlanta.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
8 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 • Guard • #0
8 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
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
8 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-Forward • #33
8 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 • Guard • #0
8 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 • Guard • #26
8 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
ORL • Guard • #10
8 months ago
Joseph was the lone typical starter that suited up for Orlando on Friday, though he only played six minutes. If he plays in the regular season finale, don’t expect him to play a significant role. Anthony Black and Cole Anthony should fill out most of the point guard minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
8 months ago
Both WCJ and KCP sat out against Indiana on Friday, and it would be surprising if they played on Sunday since Orlando has already clinched the seventh seed in the East. Gary Harris and Goga Bitadze should start once again, with Jett Howard playing a significant role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
ORL • Forward • #5
8 months ago
Both star forwards sat out against Indiana on Friday, and since Sunday’s game won’t have any impact on the standings, it would be quite surprising if either Banchero or Wagner suited up. Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan should start in their place once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
8 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 • Forward • #5
8 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 • Guard-Forward • #00
8 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.
ORL • Guard • #0
8 months ago
With four starters sidelined and the fifth, Cory Joseph, only playing six minutes, Black played plenty on Friday. While the points, rebounds, assists and steals were solid, the second-year point guard was also responsible for five turnovers. Black will be in Orlando’s postseason contention, but the last two games should mean more opportunities for him to play with the ball in his hands. Overall, he was good on Friday, and Sunday’s game against the Hawks will present a similar opportunity.
ORL • Guard • #12
8 months ago
The Magic are guaranteed the seventh seed in the East, meaning they’ll host the 7 vs. 8 play-in game early next week. As a result, four starters did not play on Friday, and Cory Joseph only logged six minutes. The absences meant more opportunities for Queen, and the two-way contract guard took advantage. He only missed two shots on the night, providing solid value in multiple categories. Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Hawks won’t mean anything, so Queen may get to play extended minutes again.
ORL • Forward • #1
8 months ago
Isaac entered the season with an incentive worth $2.6 million if he could appear in 70 games. Given the Magic forward’s injury history, few expected him to meet the number. Isaac did so on Friday, with the 70 games being the most in a season since the 2018-19 campaign. He was productive against the Pacers, recording a complete stat line, including his first double-digit point total since February 8. The Magic, who have secured the seventh seed in the East, finish their regular season on Sunday against the Hawks.
Source: Jason Beede
IND • Forward • #43
8 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
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
8 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-Forward • #33
8 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 • Forward • #1
8 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.
IND • Forward • #1
8 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 • Guard • #26
8 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
IND • Guard • #26
8 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 • Forward • #43
8 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
IND • Forward • #43
8 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 • Guard • #0
8 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-Forward • #33
8 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 • Guard-Forward • #00
8 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 • Forward • #43
8 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
ORL • Forward • #22
8 months ago
Wagner continued to pour in the buckets in his 10th consecutive game with at least 20 points. The 23-year-old small forward, along with teammate Paolo Banchero, have become one of the best scoring duos in the league. Wagner has provided sixth-round value over the last two weeks as he finishes the season strong after dealing with an injury in the first half of the season.
ORL • Forward • #5
8 months ago
Banchero had a monster effort against the Wizards on Thursday with 33 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, which put him just two assists shy of a triple-double. The 22-year-old power forward bounced back with three made three-pointers, which was something he hadn’t done in his previous six games entering play Thursday. Banchero still turned the ball over four times, giving him at least four turnovers in four of his last five games. While the turnovers have dragged down his value in nine-category leagues, he remains a top-50 option in eight-category leagues over the last two weeks.