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IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker’s absence will have an impact on the Pacers, as he has been a consistent performer recently. And with Johnny Furphy (knee) out for the season, there was a chance that Walker would have moved into the starting lineup. For Tuesday’s game, Ben Sheppard and Kobe Brown are two players who can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Walker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Potter’s lingering hip issue isn’t severe enough to keep him out of Tuesday’s game. While he will be in the Pacers’ rotation, there hasn’t been much to gain from rostering Potter in fantasy leagues recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Nesmith and McConnell were both listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While the former will occupy his usual spot in the Pacers’ starting lineup, the latter will serve as Andrew Nembhard’s backup at point guard.
Source: Ian Begley
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Walker is a late addition to the injury report, and the doubtful tag suggests that he will not be available for Tuesday’s game. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the season, Ben Sheppard could move into the starting lineup after playing 27 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer to see Zu in a Pacers’ uniform, and it’s unlikely he sees a ton of run for Indiana down the stretch of a lost season. While Zubac is on the shelf, Jay Huff should continue to start at center.
Source: Alex Golden
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Filipowski didn’t get the starting nod, but he was able to record a double-double for the fourth time in his last six games. He was also part of the closing unit since head coach Will Hardy once again benched the veterans at the end of the game. Filipowski should be able to have more outings like this one over the final two months of the season, making him worth stashing.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson wasn’t as efficient as he was in his debut for Utah, but he was still able to contribute similar numbers. However, it had a chance to be a much better night. He scored 17 points in the first half, but he wasn’t part of the closing lineup. Managers should expect that trend to continue, which will limit Jackson’s impact in the box score. Still, he’s at least playing, and he’s been productive to this point.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier returned to the starting lineup for this game, and while he wasn’t able to maintain his double-double streak, he was still able to provide plenty of assists and steals. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 16.0 points, 10.1 assists and 2.1 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. Keyonte George (ankle) was sidelined and could remain out for Utah’s final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday. Collier is a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
With George sidelined with an ankle injury, which he suffered on Saturday, Collier will enter the starting lineup. Over his last three games, Collier has averaged 20.7 points, 14.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He should be considered a high-priority streaming option as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love’s absence isn’t meaningful now that Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the roster. Kyle Filipowski may see a few extra minutes behind Jusuf Nurkić, but Filipowski isn’t worth a look while competing for minutes in a crowded Utah frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George aggravated his sprained right ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Magic, exiting during the first half. His absence will push Isaiah Collier into the starting lineup, and he qualifies as a must-roster player when he starts.
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
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
While other players on the Jazz are being removed after three quarters, Collier continues to play lots of minutes for Utah. The 21-year-old point guard has now played at least 30 minutes in four consecutive games, a timeline that overlaps with Keyonte George’s right ankle sprain. Until there’s concrete news that George is coming back, Collier should be rostered in all formats. In the last four games, he’s averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson and most of the starters curiously played 25 minutes or less. The Jazz led by seven entering the fourth quarter before sidelining the 26-year-old power forward and other veterans, which ultimately led to the three-point loss. Jackson’s fantasy upside will be limited if this kind of game management continues. While he played well when he was on the court, fantasy managers have to consider it a discouraging debut.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George missed the last three games with a right ankle sprain, only to return Saturday and re-aggravate the injury in the first half of the game against the Magic. Isiah Collier started the second half for the Jazz and is a must-add player in all formats while George’s health status is up in the air.
Source: Andy Blarsen
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Jackson is set to start in his Jazz debut against the Magic on Saturday. At the same time, George is returning from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 22-year-old point guard will be limited to around 24 minutes, according to Jazz coach Will Hardy. That could mean some extra minutes for Isaiah Collier.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love was upgraded to probable early Saturday, so his availability isn’t a surprise for the game against the Magic. With the Jazz’ acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. and other players available, Love isn’t likely to see enough minutes to be fantasy-relevant unless something changes.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George, who’s missed the last three games, was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability for Saturday’s game against the Magic isn’t much of a surprise. His availability will push Isaiah Collier back to the bench despite doing an excellent job while George was out.
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
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
After missing Utah’s last two games, Love is on track to be available for Saturday’s game. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Filipowski and Jusuf Nurkić available, there may not be enough minutes for Love to affect fantasy basketball. Nurkić has been a DNP-CD in the last two games; if he isn’t starting, don’t expect him to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, George is on track to be available after a three-game absence. While the Jazz have held Jusuf Nurkić out of games recently, even though he was listed as available, that should not be an issue for George. That said, fantasy managers need to ensure that he’s in the starting lineup before locking the point guard into their lineups. George’s return would push Isaiah Collier to the bench.
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
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love has missed Utah’s last two games due to illness. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with the Jazz adding Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline. While it remains to be seen how much JJJ and Jusuf Nurkić will play on Saturday, Love is not likely to get the minutes needed to offer value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has missed Utah’s last three games, while Isaiah Collier has flourished as the starting point guard in his absence. Collier is worth holding onto for the rest of the season, as his opportunities to run the show may increase as Utah looks to hold onto its first-round pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Playing in his home state of Georgia for the first time as an NBA player, Bailey put up 20 points and a complete stat line. While the shooting efficiency was lacking, his getting up 26 shots and logging 40 minutes may be a sign of what’s to come if the Jazz shut down their vets later this season. For those who can afford to take a hit in the field-goal percentage category, Bailey is worth picking up. The Jazz end Week 16 on Saturday against the Jazz.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
While teammate Isaiah Collier played all 48 minutes, Markkanen didn’t even play half that. The Jazz forward logged 23 minutes in Atlanta, and that’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers who have him rostered. The good news is that Markkanen actually played, unlike Jusuf Nurkić, who was active. Hopefully, for the sake of those who have Lauri rostered, the Jazz will rule him out when he isn’t playing, rather than resorting to the Nurkić-related shenanigans of the last two games.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
One game removed from dishing out a career-high 22 assists, Collier recorded his second consecutive points/assists double-double. Add in the rebounds and steals, and this was another excellent night for the second-year guard. Collier’s fantasy ceiling for the rest of the season depends on how much Utah plays Keyonte George, but he’s worth picking up if sitting on the waiver wire.
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
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. Jusuf Nurkić is available, but that was also the case for Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, a game in which he did not play. The only safe option for fantasy managers is Kyle Filipowski.
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
UTA • Forward • #99
about 1 month ago
Boucher has barely seen the floor for the Celtics this season, and while he’ll now get a fresh start in Utah, that likely won’t impact his place in the rotation. If they keep him around, Boucher will be a bench piece for them.
Source: Shams Charania
UTA • Forward • #99
about 1 month ago
Boucher has barely seen the floor for the Celtics this season, and while he’ll now get a fresh start in Utah, that likely won’t impact his place in the rotation. If they keep him around, Boucher will be a bench piece for them.
Source: Shams Charania
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Live did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers. If he’s available for Thursday night, there’s no guarantee that the veteran forward/center will play. Starting center Jusuf Nurkić was available on Tuesday but never saw the floor, with Kyle Filipowski playing heavy minutes. Of the rotation bigs on the Jazz roster, Filipowski is the only one who fantasy managers can feel safe slotting into their lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George will sit out for the third consecutive game with an ankle injury. Isaiah Collier is coming off a 17-point, 22-assist performance in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers. Collier is worth streaming while George is out and figures to start again with Walter Clayton Jr. backing him up.
UTA • Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
For Cleveland, this trade is about freeing up salary cap space. And with the team acquiring James Harden, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder this week, there was not going to be room for Ball in the rotation. Given Utah’s youth and the presence of Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier on the roster, it’s unsurprising that the Jazz are expected to waive Ball, which would allow him to be an unrestricted free agent.
Source: Shams Charania
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.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier was in the Jazz starting lineup for Tuesday’s game, as Keyonte George was ruled out. The second-year guard took advantage of his opportunity, racking up a career-high 22 assists while committing just two turnovers. Collier doesn’t offer the best value as a scorer, but managers looking for assists and steals should consider him for the “silly season.” And with Utah trading Walter Clayton Jr. on Tuesday as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal, playing time should not be a concern for Collier after the All-Star break.
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
While Jusuf Nurkić was made available for Tuesday’s game, he never played. While that was an infuriating development for those who have the veteran center rostered, that was good news for those who have Filipowski. The second-year forward/center recorded a double-double, with the 16 rebounds being two shy of his career-high. Even with the Jazz adding Jaren Jackson Jr. via trade, the clear focus for the rest of the season is to do what they can to hold onto their top-8 protected lottery pick. That means playing time should not be a concern for Filipowski, especially after the All-Star break.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
Since New Year’s Day, Sensabaugh has scored at least 20 points in eight games. He hasn’t been the best option for managers competing in category leagues, but the third-year wing is worth the list for those competing in points leagues. Sensabaugh is worth adding now because it may be tougher to get him after the trade deadline.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
On a day when the Jazz added Jaren Jackson Jr. to the fold, Markkanen provided a reminder of what the rebuilding team already has. The Jazz forward was efficient on offense, doing his damage in 27 minutes on a night when Utah only played seven players. The concern for fantasy managers is Markkanen’s availability after the trade deadline. Using his last few games to entertain sell-high possibilities would be a good idea.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Due to injuries and the eight-player trade the Jazz completed with the Grizzlies earlier Tuesday, Utah will be shorthanded against the Pacers. Collier and Filipowski move into the starting lineup, filling the spots that Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkić would usually hold. Both are worth streaming, especially while the Jazz await their new additions.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
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.