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IND • Power Forward • #43
3 days ago
Siakam was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, with Obi Toppin replacing him in the starting lineup. Toppin remains under a minutes limit, playing 15 against Sacramento. While productive as the spot starter, Obi is a risky play due to his limited playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Nesmith is on the report due to right ankle injury management, and the Pacers play games on Thursday and Friday. If he sits, Ben Sheppard could return to the starting lineup, raising his short-term fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 days ago
Nembhard did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, with Kam Jones replacing him in the starting lineup. Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, so they may sit their usual starter for at least one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
3 days ago
McConnell did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, sidelined due to a right hamstring that has been problematic for most of the season. Kam Jones played 27 minutes as the starting point guard, and Taelon Peter picked up a few minutes off the bench. Jones is worth rostering in deep leagues if McConnell and the usual starter, Andrew Nembhard, remain out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #29
3 days ago
Due to a sore calf, Jackson is on track to miss Thursday’s game. Ben Sheppard should see his minutes increase if Jackson can’t play. However, he is not a must-add player in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
3 days ago
After playing just four minutes on Sunday, Jones returned to the starting unit for this game. He set a new career high for both points and three-pointers, and he fell one assist shy of recording the second double-double of his career. Jones has taken on a larger role over the past month, and that should continue when Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is sidelined. However, the inconsistent role makes him difficult to trust with a roster spot.
IND • Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Toppin remained on a strict minutes restriction, but he returned to the starting unit and was able to take on a slightly larger role, which led to his first double-digit performance since October. The limited role will prevent Toppin from being worth rostering, but this was a strong outing for him. He’ll be an important piece for Indiana next season.
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Nesmith got off to a scorching hot start to this game, scoring 24 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he went scoreless in the third quarter and wasn’t able to add much more in the fourth. This was his highest-scoring outing since he scored 31 points against the Warriors on Nov. 1, and while he has missed a lot of time, it has been a rough year for Nesmith when he has played. It was a fun night for him, but he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
4 days ago
The Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard or Pascal Siakam for the final game of their road trip, resulting in two openings in the starting lineup. Jones and Toppin will start, with the latter’s playing time still being restricted.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #5
4 days ago
Walker sprained his right ankle late in Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, hence his appearance on the Pacers’ injury report. He’s good to go and will take on an even more prominent role within the starting lineup, as Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam are out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
Initially doubtful for Tuesday’s game, Nembhard is officially out. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also out, the Pacers will rely on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to run the show in the final game of their road trip.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
4 days ago
Mathurin has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four games. The 28 points in Monday’s win were the most for him since dropping a season-high 38 on the Nuggets in the Clippers’ first game out of the All-Star break. Mathurin has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats since the break, providing excellent value off the bench on most nights. With the Clippers’ remaining Week 20 schedule including games against the Bulls and Kings, there could be at least one more big night in Mathurin’s immediate future.
LAC • Small Forward and Power Forward • #55
4 days ago
Jones left Monday’s game briefly during the third quarter, having taken a shot to the head from Josh Hart while attempting to convert a reverse layup. “Airplane Mode” was able to return, and his three-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the fourth quarter extended the Clippers’ lead to nine, effectively serving as the dagger. While he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues, Jones has been productive enough to provide consistent late-round value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
4 days ago
Garland’s playing time and scoring output have increased in each of his last three games, a positive development for the Clippers and those who have him rostered. The 23 points and 30 minutes were highs for the point guard since his move west, as were the five three-pointers. Garland, who shot 7-of-19 from deep in his first three games as a Clipper, made five of his nine attempts against the Knicks. With the Clippers’ final three games of Week 20 including a back-to-back, Garland may be limited to two appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
4 days ago
Counting Monday’s effort, Leonard has scored at least 20 points in 43 consecutive games. The Clippers’ star has remained relatively healthy since November, missing just four games. As a result, Leonard has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. The Clippers play three more games in Week 20, all at home, starting with the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
5 days ago
Collins, who has missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a strained neck, had already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Knicks. And he’s expected the team’s other three games of the week. As a result, Derrick Jones Jr. is worth a look in deep leagues, especially with Bennedict Mathurin already rostered in most leagues.
Source: Tomer Azarly
IND • Power Forward • #43
5 days ago
Siakam, who logged 32 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, is dealing with a sprained right knee. While his absence likely means a spot start for Obi Toppin, the Pacers have been strict with his minutes since he returned from a stress fracture in his foot that sidelined him for four months.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #5
5 days ago
Walker sprained his right ankle late in Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, and he’s also dealing with midback soreness. However, he’s listed as probable, which is a good sign for the Pacers’ forward. If available, he’ll take on his usual role within the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
5 days ago
McConnell had to leave Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers due to a sore right hamstring, which has been an issue for most of this season. With Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) listed as doubtful, the Pacers will have to rely on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to fill the void.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
5 days ago
With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) already ruled out, the Pacers could be without their top two point guards on Tuesday. Nembhard continues to deal with soreness in his back and neck, and he’s on track to sit out the matchup with the Kings. If he can’t play, Kam Jones will likely slot in as the starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #5
5 days ago
Walker, who has been a fixture in the Pacers’ starting lineup since just before the All-Star break, rolled his ankle late in Sunday’s defeat. The third-year forward logged 30 minutes by that point, but the injury may be an issue for deep-league managers hoping to derive some value from Walker during the silly season. The Pacers’ four-game Week 20 ends with three games over the final four days, starting with a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday. Keep an eye out for Walker’s name on the Pacers’ injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Kings.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
5 days ago
Nembhard’s nine assists were the most in a game for him since February 22, when he recorded 11 in a loss to the Mavericks. Since the All-Star break, the Pacers guard has averaged 15.1 points and 6.7 assists per game. Unfortunately, Nembhard’s production in other categories has been limited on most nights. As a result, he has not been able to offer much more than late-round value in 12-team formats.
IND • Center • #30
5 days ago
As usual, playing time was a sticking point for managers who have Huff on their rosters, as he played just 22 minutes on Sunday. However, he did not get cheated on shot attempts or blocked shots. Huff’s 15 shots were second-most on the team, with only Pascal Siakam taking more, and he matched his season-high with five blocked shots. The good news is that Huff does not need to play heavy minutes to provide value, as evidenced by his line on Sunday.
IND • Power Forward • #43
5 days ago
The good news for fantasy managers was that Siakam put up solid numbers in the points, rebounds, assists and steals categories. The bad news was that he did so with poor percentages, most notably a 4-of-9 night at the foul line. However, the positives should outweigh the negatives, especially since Siakam played over 30 minutes for the first time since the Pacers’ February 11 win over the Knicks. The Pacers play four games in Week 20, starting with the final game of their road trip on Tuesday in Sacramento.
IND • Point Guard • #9
5 days ago
McConnell’s right hamstring has been an issue throughout the season, and it forced a premature end to his night in Portland. According to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, there’s “some reason for concern” regarding the veteran guard’s hamstring. McConnell played 17 minutes, finishing with six points, four rebounds and three assists. If he has to miss time, Quenton Jackson could see more minutes, and Kam Jones could re-enter the rotation.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward • #23
6 days ago
Nesmith is good to go after the Pacers listed him as probable on the initial injury report. While his place in the starting lineup is safe, Nesmith has not shot the ball well enough recently to provide reliable fantasy value.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
6 days ago
Nembhard is good to go after initially being questionable to play. He’ll take on his usual duties as the starting point guard, with T.J. McConnell serving as the backup. Kam Jones is not guaranteed to see action, having picked up a DNP-CD in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Power Forward • #43
6 days ago
Siakam was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. He’ll take on his usual role within the Pacers’ starting lineup, approaching 30 minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
LAC • Power Forward • #20
6 days ago
Collins did not travel with the Clippers for their recent two-game road trip, which ended with a win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. With Darius Garland moving into the starting lineup, Collins may be relegated to a reserve role when he’s cleared to play. Derrick Jones Jr. continues to serve as the starting power forward.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Center • #22
6 days ago
With Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) done for the season, Jackson has moved into the backup center role. The former first-round pick had his best game as a Clipper on Saturday, recording a double-double along with three steals. Jackson played 24 minutes and even started the second half in place of starter Brook Lopez (four points, one rebound). The veteran center only played 12 minutes, and Saturday’s game, being the Clippers’ second in as many nights, may have been a factor. Consistency has been an issue for Jackson throughout his career, but he doesn’t need to play starters’ minutes to provide value. Keep an eye on him during the first two games of the Clippers’ four-game Week 20.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
6 days ago
In addition to having scored 20 points or more in five of his 11 appearances as a Clipper, Mathurin recorded his first double-double for the team on Saturday. While the defensive production was modest, all that was missing from the wing’s stat line was a three-pointer, as Mathurin missed all three of his attempts. Despite coming off the bench on most nights, he’s been productive enough to provide late-round value in 12-team formats.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
6 days ago
After coming off the bench in each of his first two appearances for the Clippers, Garland moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. He was supposed to be limited to 24 minutes, but the point guard logged 28 against the Grizzlies. Garland didn’t record any defensive stats, which makes the field-goal percentage that much more impactful on his category league value. The Clippers’ four-game Week 20 includes a back-to-back, so Garland could be limited to three appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
6 days ago
After playing 37 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Leonard was limited to 28 minutes on Saturday. The decrease in playing time didn’t prevent him from having another standout performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line. Leonard and the Clippers play four games in Week 20, starting with the Knicks on Monday.
IND • Small Forward • #23
7 days ago
Listed as probable, Nesmith appears likely to be available for Indiana’s final game of the week. While he continues to start, Nesmith’s shooting struggles have eliminated most of his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
7 days ago
Siakam is once again probable on the Pacers’ initial injury report, so he should be good to go. As long as Spicy P approaches 30 minutes, fantasy managers who have him on their rosters should receive solid value in return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
7 days ago
Nembhard is still dealing with soreness in his back and neck, but he did play 31 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Lakers. However, while he was considered probable ahead of that game, the Pacers’ guard is questionable for Sunday’s game. Kam Jones, who did not play on Friday, could move into the rotation if Nembhard can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
7 days ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday’s game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland’s minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Center • #30
7 days ago
In recent games, there hasn’t been much separation in the playing time for starter Jay Huff and backup Micah Potter. That wasn’t the case on Friday, as Huff logged 33 minutes to Potter’s 14. Huff recorded a complete stat line in his time on the court, while Potter finished with eight points, six rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer. Playing 30-plus minutes consistently would raise Huff’s fantasy ceiling for the rest of the season, but that isn’t guaranteed.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
7 days ago
Limited to 24 minutes in Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Clippers, Nembhard played 31 minutes against the Lakers. And the production was there, with the point guard shooting 50 percent from the field and dishing out eight assists. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stuck with a rotation of Nembhard and T.J. McConnell (10 points, one rebound, four assists and two steals), with Kam Jones picking up another DNP-CD.
IND • Power Forward • #43
7 days ago
Siakam logged 29 minutes on Friday, finishing with an excellent stat line that only lacked a blocked shot. As long as he’s close to 30 minutes, fantasy managers should not have much to worry about regarding Spicy P’s fantasy value. The Pacers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
7 days ago
After putting up an efficient 23 points in Wednesday’s rout of the Pacers, Mathurin struggled in San Antonio. The eight points were the fewest in a game for the guard since joining the Clippers, and he entered Friday averaging 19.2 points in nine appearances. The overall body of work means that fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Mathurin, especially with the Clippers visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
7 days ago
Leonard has scored at least 30 points in three of the seven games that he’s played since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Friday’s performance wasn’t enough to keep the team from letting a 25-point lead slip away. That is of little concern to fantasy managers, who had to be pleased with Leonard’s final stat line. The Clippers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Center • #11
7 days ago
While it occurred in a losing effort, Lopez had one of his best games of the season on Friday. Shooting 7-of-11 from two and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the veteran center’s 26 points were the most in a game for him since December 26. On that night, Lopez scored a season-high 31 points against the Trail Blazers. With backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) having suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, the Clippers will need more from Lopez. On Friday, he played 34 minutes, the fourth time since the All-Star break that the 7-foot-1 center has played at least 30 in a game.
IND • Small Forward • #23
7 days ago
Nesmith was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. He’ll look to put forth a better effort than he did in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, having scored two points on 1-of-8 shooting.
Source: Indiana Pacers
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
7 days ago
Bogdanović is good to go for Friday’s game, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
Bogdanović is a late addition to the injury report which doesn’t bode well for his chances of taking the court against San Antonio. His absence isn’t particularly notable for fantasy managers due to his lengthy absence and limited role in LA’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #
8 days ago
The rookie big injured his foot on Wednesday and was already expected to miss the Clippers’ next two games. However, he’ll undergo surgery that will end his season early. He started to play more minutes after Ivica Zubac was traded to the Pacers, and there is still plenty of upside for the future. Over his final three games, he averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 16.5 minutes per game. A foot injury is worrisome for a big, but if he’s able to fully recover ahead of next season, he could compete for the starting center job.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who visit the Grizzlies on Saturday. Garland won’t be available for the matchup with the Spurs, which will likely result in more on-ball responsibility for Kris Dunn, who’s already in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Garland’s playing time did not change much in his second appearance as a Clipper, with the 24 minutes being one more than his tally in Monday’s win over the Warriors. That said, he looked a bit more comfortable with his new teammates this time around, recording eight assists with two turnovers. Garland, who was responsible for five turnovers in his Clippers’ debut, also shot 50 percent from the field on Wednesday. While the Clippers play two more games in Week 19, the back-to-back likely means Garland will only be available for one.
LAC • Center • #11
9 days ago
Limited to six points in Monday’s win over the Warriors, Lopez nearly tripled his output in Wednesday’s blowout of the Pacers. The veteran center played 21 minutes, with the playing time taking a slight hit with the game being a blowout. At a minimum, the Clippers won’t have backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) for their next two games, so that may result in a slight increase in playing time for Lopez. However, given how his workload has been managed, that isn’t guaranteed.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
9 days ago
Playing against the Pacers for the first time since being traded to the Clippers, Mathurin had an excellent night off the bench. The fourth-year guard shot the ball well from the field and the charity stripe while recording a complete stat line. Mathurin did his damage in 22 minutes, with his playing time being affected by the Clippers winning by a 130-107 final score. Since the trade, he’s averaged just over 29 minutes per game, so opportunities have not been hard to come by for Mathurin in his new home.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) injured his right foot during the first half of Wednesday’s win over the Pacers. More will be learned about the severity of the injury on Thursday, and the rookie has already been ruled out for games in San Antonio (Friday) and Memphis (Saturday). If Konan-Niederhäuser has to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would slide into the backup center role. He played 18 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocked shots.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
9 days ago
Leonard only played 30 minutes on Wednesday, with the blowout ending his night after just three quarters. His consistent excellence has made him one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, with the Clippers’ star last failing to score at least 20 points in a game on November 20. The Clippers play two more games in Week 19, but it’s a back-to-back. With the Spurs being on the slate for Friday and the Grizzlies the following night, it would be unsurprising if Leonard sits out the latter for injury management reasons.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser injured his right foot when he landed awkwardly after attempting to block an Aaron Nesmith layup attempt during the first half of Wednesday’s game. While the rookie center required assistance getting back to the locker room, he was able to put some weight on his right foot. Isaiah Jackson has entered the rotation and will likely slide into the backup center role if Konan-Niederhäuser misses time.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Power Forward • #20
9 days ago
Collins, who was diagnosed with a strained neck following Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, was already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers. He’ll also miss the team’s road back-to-back against the Spurs and Grizzlies on Friday and Saturday, meaning the soonest that he’ll play is on Monday. Kobe Sanders replaced Collins in the starting lineup the last time out and could hold onto that role for a few games.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Power Forward • #20
11 days ago
Collins remains out with a strained neck and has now missed four of the Clippers’ last five games. Kobe Sanders was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time out, with Nicolas Batum being another possibility.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Center • #
11 days ago
Brook Lopez (six points, four rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes) remains the Clippers’ starting center, but Konan-Niederhäuser has earned more playing time recently. On Monday, the rookie played 21 minutes and finished with an excellent stat line. Konan-Niederhäuser became the ninth Clippers rookie in franchise history to have multiple games of at least four blocked shots. Also, he became the second reserve in the last 30 years to record at least 11 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a game, joining Montrezl Harrell. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Konan-Niederhäuser has provided 11th-round value over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
11 days ago
Garland made his long-awaited Clippers debut on Monday, and he did so coming off the bench. That was done for injury management reasons, with the point guard playing 23 minutes. There’s some work to be done establishing on-court chemistry with his teammates, as evidenced by Garland committing five turnovers. However, the most important takeaway for Monday was that he looked comfortable playing on the right great toe that sidelined him for six weeks. The Clippers’ final three games of Week 19 include a back-to-back, so Garland may only be available for two.
LAC • Point Guard • #8
11 days ago
Dunn isn’t required to be a prolific scorer for the Clippers, and he doesn’t need to be to make an impact. He had a good night shooting the ball against the Warriors, however, making 70 percent of his attempts. Add in the rebounds, assists and steals, and this was a good night for those with Dunn rostered. At some point, Dunn will be sharing the starting backcourt with Darius Garland, and his defensive ability will be of greater importance. He remains a player who should only be rostered in deep fantasy leagues.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
11 days ago
After starting slowly, the Clippers grabbed control of Monday’s game with a balanced offensive effort. Six players finished the game in double figures, with Leonard leading the way. Having entered the game averaging a career-best 27.9 points per game, he’s scored at least 20 in every game he’s played this season except for three. Leonard was highly efficient against the Warriors, and his final line only lacked a blocked shot. The Clippers play three more games in Week 19, starting with the Pacers on Wednesday.