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IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Another injury is the last thing the Pacers needed. Walker exited Saturday’s game with a sore left foot and is questionable to return. Having Johnny Furphy back in the rotation will help account for his absence, as will Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. If Walker has to miss time, Furphy would be worth targeting in deep leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Peter played eight minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hawks. His playing time may increase, but not to the point where he has to be rostered in redraft leagues. Leave Peter on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy is available after missing four games with a bone bruise in his left foot. He isn’t under a minutes restriction, and there will be an opportunity for Furphy to achieve fantasy relevance due to the Pacers’ many injuries. Jarace Walker remains the superior fantasy target, but keep an eye on Furphy.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
MEM • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Morant’s suspension stems from comments made following Friday’s loss to the Lakers. The Grizzlies’ point guard had a disappointing performance, shooting 3-of-14 from the field and finishing with eight points, one rebound, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes. When asked about his struggles, Morant told the assembled media to “go ask the coaching staff.” According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo challenged Morant’s leadership following the game, to which the point guard responded in a way that prompted the suspension. He’ll miss Sunday’s game against the Raptors, making Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. players to consider grabbing off the waiver wire.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Peter came off the bench and played eight minutes against the Hawks on Friday. He had three points, two rebounds and no assists. Even with the Pacers missing players up and down the roster, Peter is only in the rotation out of necessity and isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point.
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy missed the last four games with a bone bruise in his left foot, but is likely to return Saturday against the Warriors given his probable injury designation. The 20-year-old shooting guard isn’t fantasy-relevant at this point in his career, but should see decent rotation minutes with the Pacers missing many players due to injury.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
No surprise here as Nembhard, one of the many injured Pacers, only recently progressed to on-court work. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker are worth considering on the waiver wire with the Pacers shorthanded again on Saturday against the Warriors.
IND • F • #50
about 1 month ago
Robinson-Earl was waived by the Mavericks in October after signing a training camp deal in the offseason. The Pacers interest likely has more to do with their injury situation than anything Robinson-Earl has done recently. He could get some run with the Pacers missing half of their players, but would be facing an uphill battle for minutes once Indiana gets healthy.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson isn’t the offensive catalyst that Ja Morant is for the Grizzlies, but he’s certainly one of the teams’ best players. The 26-year-old power forward had just two points in the second half as Memphis blew a 14-point halftime lead to the Lakers on Friday. Jackson was also fairly quiet in the other categories as he had four rebounds, one assist and no blocks or steals before he fouled out. He could stand to be more assertive on offense as he only took eight shots in the game while Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama, Cedric Coward and Vince Williams Jr. all took more in a close loss.
MEM • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Grizzlies were up by 14 at halftime, but Morant had trouble scoring all night and outright failed to score in the second half. The 26-year-old point guard is playing through an ankle injury, which could be contributing to him scoring above 23 points only twice in six games. Morant isn’t known for his three-point shooting, but he’s 5-for-30 from behind the three-point line so far. Overall, he’s had two good games out of six and he needs to be more consistent and efficient on offense.
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
After missing Indiana’s first two games due to a hamstring injury suffered during the preseason, Jackson was ramped up gradually ahead of Friday’s game. While he did start, Jackson only played 22 minutes. However, the production was encouraging, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues until Andrew Nembhard or T.J. McConnell is cleared to return. Ben Sheppard, who was in the starting lineup, played 29 minutes off the bench and finished with four points (2-of-9 FGs), seven rebounds and one assist. He’s no longer worth the streaming risk in redraft leagues.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
Unsurprisingly, Siakam once again led the Pacers in scoring. However, his efficiency was lacking, as he shot 33.3 percent from the field and 60 percent from the foul line. Also, Siakam did not record any defensive stats, which was somewhat surprising given that he was averaging 1.5 steals per game entering Friday. Siakam will be fine, but it’s fair for some to be concerned about the workload he’s had to shoulder due to the Pacers’ many injuries.
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Two days removed from scoring 20 points in a loss to the Mavericks, Walker pumped in 17 more against the Hawks on Friday. While the circumstances are suboptimal, the third-year forward is in a spot where he can provide consistent fantasy value. Before Friday’s game, the Pacers announced that Obi Toppin (foot) will be out until February, joining the team’s lengthy injury list. Walker’s only rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low given the current state of Indiana’s roster. Add him before the Pacers host the Warriors on Saturday.
IND • Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
After starting Ben Sheppard for the last few games, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has decided to go with Quenton Jackson, a legitimate point guard. Under normal circumstances, he would not be a must-stream player. However, given the Pacers’ many injuries, Jackson is worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Peter is available after missing two games with a strained right groin. While he was in the rotation before the injury, out of necessity due to Indiana’s many injuries, Peter did not significantly impact fantasy basketball. That will likely remain the case on Friday.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy, who was initially questionable for Friday’s game, will miss a fourth straight contest due to a bone bruise in his left foot. Taelon Peter’s return from a groin injury will give the Pacers a little more depth on the perimeter, but he isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Already sidelined by a hamstring injury that was expected to keep him out for at least a month, Toppin will miss more time due to the need for foot surgery. A screw will be placed in his foot to aid recovery, and the forward isn’t expected back until February 1 at the earliest. Given the timeline, those with Toppin stashed in an IL+ slot should move on. Jarace Walker is the Pacers player worth seeking on the waiver wire.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Furphy missed Indiana’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left foot, while Peter missed the previous two with a strained right groin. While neither player had much of an impact on fantasy basketball when healthy, they’ll play rotation minutes once cleared due to the Pacers’ lengthy injury report.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Forward-Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Not only did Aldama match his season-high point total on Wednesday, but he also recorded his first double-double of the season. Rostered in 41 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Despite coming off the bench, Aldama has value in some 12-team leagues. Memphis still has two games during Week 2, starting with the Lakers on Friday.
MEM • • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson has been consistent on offense, scoring between 16 and 19 points in each of the Grizzlies’ five games. However, that has not been the case on the boards. After totaling five rebounds in games against the Heat and Pacers, he’s grabbed 13 over the last two games. The Grizzlies need a bit more from Jackson in that category as they await the returns of Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke. And a consistently productive Jackson on the boards would also benefit fantasy managers.
MEM • Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
While Morant did commit six turnovers, he shot over 50 percent from the field and made the game’s biggest shot. With 7.3 seconds remaining, his floater gave the Grizzlies a 114-113 lead that would stand as the final score after a Devin Booker miss. Morant’s 28 points are the most he’s scored in a game since the opener, when he dropped 35 on the Pelicans. The lingering concern for Morant is that he’s likely due for an extended absence at some point. However, he’s had no issues thus far after missing the preseason with an ankle injury.
Source: NBA
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Given the Pacers’ many injuries, Nesmith has every opportunity to take on an expanded offensive role. Unfortunately, he had a brutal night in Dallas. Nesmith shot 1-of-9 from three, with his last attempt coming off an intentionally missed free throw in the final seconds that would have won the game. Like most of his other shots, Nesmith’s final effort missed the mark. However, while Wednesday’s performance was discouraging, the current state of Indiana’s roster makes it worthwhile to hold onto Nesmith in deep leagues. Especially with the Pacers ending Week 2 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back.
IND • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Dennis was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he was among the Pacers’ finishers. The two-way contract guard shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, providing the Pacers with much-needed production off the bench. Starter Ben Sheppard (4/8/2 in 25 minutes) shot 1-of-7 from the field, and he isn’t much of a point guard. Dennis will have value if the Pacers remain severely shorthanded, but not to the point where he needs to be rostered in standard leagues.
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
While he shot a respectable 4-of-10 from beyond the arc, Walker’s inability to finish in the paint torpedoed his overall field-goal percentage. Shooting 1-of-9 on two-pointers, the third-year forward was 0-of-7 in the paint. The good news for those who streamed Walker out of necessity was that his overall stat line justified that decision. The Pacers end the week with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back, so hold onto Walker if you have him.
IND • Forward • #43
about 1 month ago
With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) unavailable, it was known before the season began that the Pacers would need even more production from Siakam than they’ve received in the past. Through four games, he’s averaging a double-double for the first time in his NBA career with solid assists and defensive production. The lone issue for Siakam thus far has been the foul line, as he’s making just 55.3 percent of his attempts. However, punt that category and he’s providing top-15 fantasy value. The Pacers end Week 2 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Hawks and Warriors.
MEM • Forward-Center • #7
about 1 month ago
Aldama’s availability is more critical to the Grizzlies and fantasy managers than Williams’, as he’s guaranteed to play quality rotation minutes. Starting center Jock Landale will miss out on a potential increase in his playing time with Aldama available. As for Williams, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball, with Wednesday’s game being his first of the season.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
IND • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Due to injuries, the Pacers will roll out their fourth different starting lineup in as many games. Walker is the newcomer on Wednesday, bumping Jay Huff to the bench. Walker is worth streaming in this spot, as the Pacers are without eight players due to injury.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • • #
about 1 month ago
Peter was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game, so his not playing is unsurprising. The Pacers will be without eight players and are especially depleted in the backcourt. Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis will likely play heavy minutes, while Mac McClung may be inserted into the rotation. Of the three, Sheppard is the player managers should target for streaming.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
MEM • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams has yet to appear in a game this season, but that may change on Wednesday. While he can provide additional depth on the perimeter, Williams is unlikely to get the run needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Aldama is dealing with a sore left shoulder, hence his inclusion on the injury report. If he’s unable to play, starting center Jock Landale may play more, but he is not a must-stream player. Landale only played 24 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
IND • • #
about 2 months ago
Injured during Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies, Peter did not play the following night against Minnesota and is likely to remain out on Wednesday. Due to the Pacers’ many injuries, RayJ Dennis will play rotation minutes. However, he’s unlikely to do enough to merit being streamed. Fantasy managers should target Ben Sheppard and even Jarace Walker on their league’s waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Wednesday’s game will be the third that Furphy has missed with a sore left foot. While he did not impact fantasy basketball in his lone appearance of the season, rotation minutes would have been available due to the Pacers’ many injuries.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
To begin the season, the Pacers have been besieged by injuries, with Nembhard among the many players currently sidelined. According to Carlisle, while he has progressed to doing some on-court work, the point guard is not ready for game action. Indiana recently signed Mac McClung to a contract, but Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker are the players to target on the waiver wire, even if neither is a point guard.
Source: Indianapolis Star
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
Mathurin’s lasting injury is another big blow for the Pacers, as he was the team’s leading scorer before getting sidelined. For as long as he’s out, Pascal Siakam will shoulder a heavy load on offense, while Ben Sheppard and RayJ Dennis should see additional playing time.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Toppin was forced out of Sunday’s matchup with Minnesota with leg soreness, but the injury is apparently more severe. In his absence, Jarace Walker should see additional run, making him a worthwhile waiver wire addition.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
MEM • Center • #2
about 2 months ago
Landale made his fourth start and set a new season-high in points during his 24 minutes of game action. His production came with a perfect shooting percentage and was highlighted by his first game of the season with multiple three-point makes. Landale provides a unique offensive skill set to the Grizzlies’ starting unit, and he’ll have a chance to put together back-to-back strong outings on Wednesday against the Suns.
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
Jackson Jr. did the bulk of his scoring in the beginning and end of Monday’s contest, but really struggled to make an impact on offense during the middle two quarters. He still found a way to score at least 15 points for the fourth time in as many games to begin the season, but tallied a season-low in points while shooting under 50.0 percent from the field for the first time. Jackson Jr. has yet to log a dominant performance on offense, but his next opportunity to do so will be on Wednesday against the Suns.
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Inefficient shooting prevented Morant from a more stellar stat line on Monday — he made fewer than half of his two-pointers and missed all of his six attempts from beyond the arc. The superstar guard was able to take advantage of the free-throw line, however, and impressed as a facilitator throughout the game. Ultimately, he finished just one assist shy of the double-double against the Warriors but will have a chance to log his first of the season against the Suns on Wednesday.
IND • G • #8
about 2 months ago
McClung spent training camp with the Bulls, but now he’ll get the first standard contract of his career with Indiana. They need backcourt help desperately, with only three healthy guards on the roster currently. McClung may have a role, though it will likely not be big enough to make any waves in fantasy basketball.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Nesmith played 35 minutes and was second only to Pascal Siakam in both minutes and points for the Pacers. With the amount of injuries the Pacers have, Nesmith is seeing a good amount of opportunity, which is particularly of interest for fantasy managers that need points and threes. He’s rostered in just 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
IND • Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Siakam was the primary option for the Pacers once again. The 31-year-old power forward played 37 minutes and was just two assists shy of a 33-point triple-double. He was everything for the Pacers because that’s what he has to be this season, especially given how banged up they are early. The situation is making it a great time to roster him in fantasy.
IND • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Toppin is dealing with right leg soreness. The Pacers are currently so banged up it’s almost comical. Toppin makes it nine of the 18 players on Indiana’s roster that currently reside on the injury report. Jarace Walker could see more action in Toppin’s absence. It’s unclear how severe the injury is at this time.
Source: Pacers
MEM • Center-Forward • #28
about 2 months ago
To begin the regular season, the Grizzlies have been hit hard by injuries, including Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey. Due to the absences, the Grizzlies can apply for a hardship exception to sign a player on a 10-day deal. Adding Bassey to the roster will give Memphis needed depth at the center position, with Jock Landale being the current starter. Fantasy managers don’t need to add Bassey.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
Small played 21 minutes in the blowout win, but this is still an important data point, even if he won’t play that much regularly. With Ty Jerome (calf) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) set to miss extended periods of time, Small is the backup behind Ja Morant, who has been managing an ankle injury. If Morant ever misses a game, Small will start, and he showed in this game that he can provide assists.
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
The rookie was impressive in his first two games, but this performance took things up a notch. Coward made all six of his attempts from deep to lead both teams in scoring. He didn’t contribute as much defensively, but he still has five steals through three games. The rookie only played six games at Washington State last year, but his transition to the NBA has gone really well. If he continues to play like this, it will be difficult to keep him in a reserve role.
MEM • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Aldama was listed as questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back, but he will be good to suit up. He had 13 points and eight rebounds in the blowout loss to Miami and will look to help Memphis get back on track.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Aldama is the lone Grizzlies player on the injury report who saw action in Friday’s loss to the Heat, having tallied 13 points, eight rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer in 20 minutes. If he cannot play, starting center Jock Landale’s playing time may increase after he logged 18 minutes against Miami. P.J. Hall could also figure more prominently in the rotation, but he would be worth the risk in any fantasy league.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant only played 22 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Heat, which may have influenced the decision to make him available for Saturday night. Javon Small will remain in the backup point guard role, and Cam Spencer will get to spend some time on the ball when Morant is resting. Neither is a must-stream player in this spot.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant, who missed the entire preseason with a sprained left ankle, played 22 minutes in the 146-114 defeat. However, while the workload may lead some to assume he should be able to play on Saturday, the Grizzlies star was initially questionable for Friday. If Morant does not play because it is the second game of a back-to-back, Memphis will have to rely heavily on Javon Small and Cam Spencer. Small played 22 minutes on Friday, finishing with nine points and eight assists, and he would be worth streaming if Morant sits.
Source: Damichael Cole
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
Coward was solid in his debut, and he was productive in this game as well. He was the lone bright spot in this game for Memphis. He did finally miss a shot, but he was able to hit the first two triples of his career in the ugly loss. This is a game to forget for the Grizzlies, but for Coward, it was a continuation to a solid start to his young career. Next up for this team is the Pacers on Saturday, which is the second leg of a back-to-back.
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
Jackson was able to get some offense going in the second half to end this game as the leading scorer for Memphis, but it was an ugly loss nonetheless. Jackson only played 21 minutes, and he was effective in the box score for only playing a limited workload. Jackson will look to help Memphis bounce back against Indiana on Saturday.
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant was one of the only Grizzlies to get any sort of offense going in the first half, but he was held scoreless after the break. Morant was questionable with an ankle injury entering this game, and while he played through it, it’s unclear if he’ll be available to play against the Pacers on Saturday. Javon Small, who had eight assists in 22 minutes off the bench in this game, would likely start if Morant isn’t available to suit up.
MEM • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
KCP was initially listed as questionable, but he’ll be available to start in his usual spot. That means Cedric Coward will remain in a reserve role after having a productive debut. KCP had 15 points in 31 minutes as a starter on Wednesday.
Source: Anthony Chiang
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant was upgraded from questionable and will make his second start in as many games on Friday evening. The superstar guard had dealt with a lingering ankle injury coming out of the preseason, but suited up for the regular-season opener anyway and proceeded to tally 35 points in a win against the Pelicans. He’ll have a chance to put together consecutive strong performances to begin the season
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams will miss a second straight game to start the season. It’s unclear how large of a role Williams will have when he’s healthy, but for now, Cedric Coward will continue to play a significant reserve role.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
KCP got the start in the season opener, but there is a chance he is sidelined for his second game in Memphis. If that happens, rookie Cedric Coward would have a chance to slide into the starting lineup. Coward, who posted a 14/3/1/2/1 line in his debut, would be an enticing streaming option if KCP is out.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Morant is back on the injury report after injuring his ankle during the preseason. If something changes and he isn’t able to suit up for this game, Javon Small and Cam Spencer will likely split the point guard duties, with Small getting the starting nod.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
All eight of Wells’ shot attempts were from beyond the arc Wednesday night, which is somewhat surprising given the Grizzlies’ need to account for the offense lost when Desmond Bane was traded to Orlando. As a rookie, Wells had a three-point rate of 58 percent, so spending most of his time on the perimeter isn’t a departure from the norm. Hopefully, he’ll be more aggressive on offense as the season progresses, because the Grizzlies will need him to be.
MEM • • #
about 2 months ago
Coward was impressive in his debut, especially defensively. The rookie was a pest on that end of the floor, and the three “stocks” don’t tell the entire story. Add in a highly efficient scoring effort, and the Grizzlies and fantasy managers were likely encouraged by what they saw. Coward’s perimeter shot is a work in progress, but that’s due to him returning from a torn rotator cuff rather than an inability to shoot. It would be unsurprising if Coward could turn his perimeter shot into a credible weapon down the line.
MEM • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Jackson did have to deal with some foul trouble, but that did not prevent him from putting up a big number in the blocks category. The six rejections were two shy of his career-high, and JJJ was productive as a rebounder and scorer. The Grizzlies started Jock Landale (10 points, four rebounds, two blocks and one three-pointer) at the five, and he logged 25 minutes, while Santi Aldama (5/6/2/1/2) played 24 off the bench. Of the two, Aldama is the superior fantasy option while the Grizzlies await Edey’s return. Regardless of what Aldama and Landale do, Jackson will lead the way.