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IND • Shooting Guard • #26
4 months ago
Sheppard has been out since December 3 with a strained left calf. While his return would give the Pacers additional depth on the perimeter, the third-year wing is unlikely to put up the numbers needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
McConnell tweaked his right hamstring during Friday’s loss to the Celtics and did not play the following night against the Heat. Quenton Jackson served as Andrew Nembhard’s backup, but the playing time (14 minutes) wasn’t enough for him to affect fantasy basketball. There’s no need to roster Jackson or McConnell at this point in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #22
4 months ago
Monday’s game will be the fourth that Jackson has missed since entering the league’s concussion protocol. While his production has not consistently affected fantasy basketball this season, not having Jackson leaves the Pacers light on options at the center position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
4 months ago
Huff is dealing with a sprained left ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Monday’s game. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) already out, the Pacers will have to rely on Tony Bradley and Micah Potter if Huff cannot play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Monday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed since suffering a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens should continue to fill the void in the starting lineup, but he has not been consistent enough to warrant being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
4 months ago
Siakam was a one-man wrecking crew in the first half, pouring in 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. It didn’t end up making a difference as the Pacers surrendered a whopping 142 points to drop to a league-worst 6-26 overall this season. The Pacers have lost eight straight games since December 12. They’ll open a four-game week on Monday with a road tilt against the Rockets.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
4 months ago
Mathurin put together a monster second half, scoring 23 points on 8-of-11 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old impending free agent is still capable of heating up with the best scorers in the league, averaging 18.5 points over 21 games this season.
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith made his long-awaited return to Indiana’s lineup following a six-week absence due to a left knee sprain. The 26-year-old wing will play a prominent role for the rebuilding squad for the remainder of the season but he’s likely to be on a minutes restriction for at least a couple games.
NOP • Point Guard • #
4 months ago
Fears didn’t shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of in Saturday’s defeat, but he did match his season-high with the eight assists. Jose Alvarado’s ejection during the third quarter factored into the rookie playing 34 minutes, and there could be a suspension on the way for the Pelicans’ backup. If so, Week 11 would be a good time to roll the dice on Fears, especially with the Pelicans scheduled to play four games.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson once again came off the bench on Saturday, but his playing time once again increased. After logging 28 minutes on Friday, the Pelicans forward played 29 in Saturday’s rematch. Between the playing time and his availability for both games of the back-to-back, there’s a lot for Williamson managers to like heading into Week 11. The question now is when he’ll return to the starting lineup, with Saddiq Bey (17/5/2/2 in 32 minutes) being the player most likely headed to the bench.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy’s six three-pointers were a season-high, and this was his first game with more than two triples since December 2 against the Timberwolves (four). Even with the decrease in three-point production, Murphy has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as he remains healthy, the Pelicans forward should remain his team’s most consistent option in fantasy basketball.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen has recorded four double-doubles in his last six games, as he continues to offer excellent fantasy value. Zion Williamson’s return to action has not negatively affected the rookie’s fantasy value, due in part to Zion being used in a reserve role. We’ll see what happens once Williamson is inserted back into the lineup, but Queen managers may not have much to worry about. The Pelicans open a four-game Week 11 on Monday against the Knicks.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
4 months ago
Alvarado and Phoenix’s Mark Williams got into it after the former was called for a foul for running into the latter, who was setting a screen. The two players got entangled, and both eventually swung wildly at each other, resulting in their ejections. Alvarado played 14 minutes, finishing with seven points, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
4 months ago
While Aaron Nesmith is back after missing time with a knee injury, he will come off the bench. The lone change to the Pacers’ starting lineup is Furphy, who steps in for Quenton Jackson. There’s no need to consider streaming Furphy, but he’s worth watching for “silly season” prep.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith has been out for six weeks with a sprained left knee, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from him in his first game back. While Nesmith did not offer consistent fantasy value before the injury, Indiana’s lack of consistent scorers gives him a chance to change that once he’s no longer under any restrictions.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones is set to miss his third consecutive game after he was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. Bryce McGowens has been starting with Jones out, but isn’t much of a fantasy option with Jordan Poole playing more minutes off the bench.
IND • Center • #22
4 months ago
Jackson suffered a head injury in the first half of Monday’s loss to the Celtics and also missed Friday’s game with a concussion. His absence hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball as Jay Huff continues to play 21 minutes per game.
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
McConnell is out with right hamstring soreness after scoring 13 points in 14 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Celtics. The 33-year-old backup point guard only played in one game of a back-to-back earlier this week and he’ll do the same here. He’s not playing enough minutes to be rostered in most fantasy leagues this year.
Source: Pacers
IND • Small Forward • #23
4 months ago
Nesmith has been out since November 13 with a left knee sprain. His questionable status shows that a return could happen as soon as Saturday night. Even if Nesmith is ultimately held out, he should be back on the floor sometime in the near future.
Source: Pacers
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson got to the line for a whopping 14 free-throw attempts, just two shy of his previous season-high mark and came close to a full workload from a minutes standpoint after being limited in his first five games back from injury. The 25-year-old polarizing fantasy contributor is averaging 21 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks over six games over the past two weeks. These two teams will meet again on Saturday evening for the tail-end of a back-to-back.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy has been the most impactful all-around fantasy contributor for New Orleans this season, averaging 20.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocks over 30 games. The 25-year-old forward would be the most valuable trade chip for the franchise at the upcoming deadline, but it seems unlikely they’ll decide to move him. The Pelicans are in line for a busy four-game week coming up after a rematch this weekend against Phoenix.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 months ago
The worst three-point shooting team in the league this season, Indiana came out of the gate scorching-hot from distance, knocking down 7-of-12 from downtown as part of a 39-point opening quarter. Nembhard went 3-of-4 from beyond the arc during that span and chipped in five assists. They came crashing back to earth by the second quarter, ended up trailing 75-61 at the break, and never managed to mount a serious comeback down the home stretch. The Pacers have lost six consecutive games and are winless since December 8. They’ll wrap up a back-to-back on Saturday evening against the Heat before a busy four-game week that includes a pair of matchups against the Magic in addition to the Rockets and Spurs.
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
McConnell did his best to inject some life after the Pacers fell behind big in the second half, mixing it up with Celtics defensive specialist Jordan Walsh before attacking the rim on multiple occasions to close out the third quarter. The 33-year-old veteran point guard has recorded double-digit point in three consecutive games despite averaging less than 18 minutes per-game during that span.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole is back after a one-game absence, which will likely result in fewer minutes for Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy. Despite Herb Jones (ankle) being out, Poole will come off the bench, leaving Bryce McGowens in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole was initially questionable, but he is now expected to return from a one-game absence. Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy took on extra minutes with Poole sidelined, but that won’t continue with Poole likely back to take on Phoenix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center and Power Forward • #25
4 months ago
Potter will be the latest player to fill in for the Pacers temporarily. He’ll provide depth down low with Isaiah Jackson injured. They’ll release Garrison Mathews to clear a spot for Potter.
Source: Tony East
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers after spraining his right ankle the night prior. As a result, Bryce McGowens moved into the starting lineup and played 30 minutes. If Jordan Poole, who’s questionable for Friday, remains out, McGowens would be worth considering in deep leagues, but that’s it.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, with his absence leading to Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy playing rotation minutes. That may remain the case on Friday, as the Pelicans will still be without Herb Jones (ankle). Neither Hawkins nor Peavy is worth the risk in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #22
4 months ago
Jackson suffered a head injury during Monday’s loss to the Celtics and has since entered the league’s concussion protocol. His absence did not result in more minutes for starting center Jay Huff, who logged 21 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks. James Wiseman played 12 minutes off the bench. Huff is the only player worth considering in fantasy leagues, and even that comes with considerable risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
Not much went right for Indiana in this game. McConnell was the leading scorer off the bench, with his 16 points coming in 21 minutes. McConnell has had some solid performances this season, but he has been especially hot over his last two games, averaging 16 points while shooting 15-of-19 from the floor. However, Indiana has now lost six games in a row, with the Celtics up next on the schedule on Friday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
New Orleans saw their five-game win streak snapped at the hands of a relentless Cavaliers three-point barrage as they knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from beyond the arc. Williamson did his best to keep the Pelicans within shouting distance, contributing 14 first-half points off the bench before eclipsing 20 points for the third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old remains limited from a minutes standpoint coming off an extended absence due to an adductor issue but he’s been an elite scoring threat when he’s on the floor.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
There weren’t a ton of positive takeaways for the Pelicans in this one as they got absolutely steamrolled by the Cavaliers. However, Queen continues to look extremely impressive in his rookie debut, topping the 20-point threshold for the third time in 10 contests since the start of December. The remarkable part is that 19 of his 21 points came after halftime, as he went 7-of-10 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. It may have come in garbage time, but it counts the same for fantasy managers.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
4 months ago
With Herb Jones (ankle) sidelined, McGowens will slide into the starting unit in his place. McGowens had a solid five-game stretch as a starter earlier this season, scoring in double figures in three of those. However, on a day with 14 games, there won’t be much need to stream him in.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
4 months ago
Poole is dealing with left ankle soreness, and the Pelicans may elect to play it safe with him on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Bryce McGowens, Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Fears are all candidates for additional playing time if Poole is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
4 months ago
Murphy struggled with his shot on Monday, but the Pelicans’ balanced offense carried the day. Six players reached double digits in shot attempts, and each scored in double figures. The good news for Murphy managers is that he recorded four steals, one shy of his season-high. And even with his poor shooting on Monday, the Pelicans forward remains a top-20 player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
Bey continues to start, and he continues to provide solid value in his role. He’s reached double figures in 14 straight games, and since moving into the starting lineup on November 22, he has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. While there may be some concern about what happens if Bey is moved to the bench in favor of Zion Williamson, that hasn’t happened yet. He’s worth picking up in 12-team leagues, especially with the Pelicans playing again on Tuesday in Cleveland.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
The Pelicans have won five straight, and Queen has recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Much to the delight of those who have him rostered, the rookie’s fantasy value has not been negatively affected by the returns of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole. The Pelicans are still running a lot of offense through Queen, and he’s been up to the task. Over the last two weeks, he has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Don’t look now, but the Pelicans have won five straight games. Williamson came up big on Monday, scoring ten of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter. He’s still coming off the bench, with Saddiq Bey’s play making the decision easier for interim head coach James Borrego. Since returning to action, Williamson has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-100.
IND • Power Forward • #43
4 months ago
The Pacers lost their fifth straight game and fell to 6-23 on the season with the loss to the Celtics on Monday. Siakam still remains the top scoring option in Indiana and he had 25 points and four three-points against Boston. The 31-year-old power forward isn’t known for his three-point shot, but now has eight three-pointers over his last three games. The Pacers take on the Bucks on Tuesday in the second game of a back-to-back.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Monday’s game after suffering a sprained right ankle. He played 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. While Micah Peavy picked up a few minutes, the rookie is not worth adding if Jones can’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
IND • Center • #22
4 months ago
Jackson suffered a head injury during the first half of Monday’s game and will not return. With Tony Bradley dealing with a fractured thumb, recent signing James Wiseman will slot in as Jay Huff’s backup.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Shooting Guard • #55
4 months ago
After coming off the bench the last two games, Thompson has been inserted back into the starting lineup. He steps in for Quenton Jackson, who moved ahead of Thompson in the pecking order for the last two games. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones bowed out of Saturday’s win over Indiana in the first half and did not return after getting hit in the face. The injury won’t cost him any time, and he should be expected to handle his typical workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones was forced to exit Saturday’s win over the Pacers before halftime after taking a shot to the face. Jordan Poole was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter, which could mean that he’ll start if Jones can’t play on Monday. The concern with Jones starting is how that could affect Jeremiah Fears, who has been running the point.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
McConnell is dealing with a sore left knee, hence his appearance on the Pacers’ injury report. While his status does not affect starter Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers could potentially call up Taelon Peter from the G League. If Peter gets called up early Monday afternoon, that may be a sign that McConnell won’t be available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
4 months ago
Furphy’s coming off his best game of the season, as he tallied 18 points in 23 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans. He scored 13 points in the second half, and that may get him a few more minutes on Monday if he’s available. However, there’s no reason to roster Furphy in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
4 months ago
Williamson was a force of nature in this one, consistently exploiting Indiana’s lack of interior defense by consistently attacking the rim, which led to a plethora of easy shots around the rim in addition to a staggering 13 free throw attempts. He scored 18 of his points in the opening half and matched his previous season-high total in just 23 minutes. The 25-year-old big man continues to deal with lingering physical issues but he’s shown that he can still be an extremely impactful fantasy contributor when everything is going right. He’s averaged 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and three assists in three games since returning from a six-game absence due to an adductor injury. The Pelicans are back in action on Monday when they square off against the Mavericks to open a four-game week.
IND • Power Forward • #43
4 months ago
There aren’t a ton of positive for the Pacers right now but Siakam remains a reliable scoring threat for fantasy purposes, averaging 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 block through 27 games. The 31-year-old forward has topped the 20-point mark in nine of his last 10 games since November 28. His 11 free throw attempts in this one represented his highest single-game total since November 24. The Pacers will attempt to get back on track when they face the Celtics on Monday in a road matchup to kick off a four-game week.
NOP • Center • #
4 months ago
Queen has been a double-double machine recently, accomplishing the feat three times over his last five games, averaging 17.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 blocks, delivering top-30 overall fantasy value during that two-weeks span. The 21-year-old rookie center is worthy of a roster spot in all fantasy formats as he continues his upward trajectory.
IND • Point Guard • #9
4 months ago
McConnell was sizzling-hot off the bench in this one, draining 8-of-10 from the floor with his only two misses coming on three-point attempts, as he did his best to keep Indiana within shouting distance. The 33-year-old throwback point guard matched a season-high with 16 points and eight assists. His fantasy appeal is strictly limited to deeper formats since he doesn’t offer much from an upside standpoint.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
4 months ago
On the heels of a season-high 29-point performance against the Rockets, Bey delivered another strong all-around effort in this one. The 26-year-old has emerged as a fairly consistent 20-point threat since late November and is averaging 17.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games, delivering top-60 range fantasy value during that span. He should be rostered in most fantasy formats at this juncture.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
4 months ago
Jones took a shot to the head during the first half of Saturday’s game. While he did return later in the second quarter, he was not on the floor to begin the third. And it has since been announced that Jones is done for the night. Jordan Poole replaced him in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he could move into the starting five if Jones misses time.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
IND • Center • #
4 months ago
Bradley is officially available for Saturday’s game despite fracturing the tip of his right thumb. He’ll play with a protective splint on the digit, but Bradley is unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson remain ahead of him in the pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
4 months ago
Indiana release Gabe McGlothan from the 10-day deal he had signed on Dec. 16 to make space for Wiseman. Tony Bradley fractured his thumb on Thursday, which creates the need for Wiseman to return. He opened the year in Indiana before being waived just a few days into the regular season. He’ll provide depth behind Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson for the foreseeable future.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Center • #
4 months ago
Bradley exited Thursday’s loss to the Knicks with a sore right thumb, but he has since been diagnosed with a fracture. Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson will still play most of the available minutes at the center position, so there isn’t much to gain from rostering Bradley.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
5 months ago
Bey remained in the starting lineup on Thursday, and he could stay there as long as he’s playing well. Interim head coach James Borrego hasn’t said anything regarding what the lineup will look like once Zion Williamson (9/3/5/0/1 in 21 minutes) is no longer restricted. But Bey has made a good argument for himself staying in the starting lineup with Thursday’s performance. Over the last two weeks, he’s been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats, excellent value for a player who wasn’t on many radars before the season began.
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
5 months ago
While Jones has been among the best defenders in the NBA, it’s easy to ignore a player when he’s languishing on a bad team. He had a highly productive night on Thursday, recording a career-high eight steals. However, while Jones’ defensive abilities have shown up in the steals category, limited offensive production keeps his fantasy ceiling low. Jones shot 50 percent from the field against the Rockets, with the 18 points being a season-high. Hopefully, that’s a sign of what’s to come from him offensively.
IND • Point Guard • #29
5 months ago
Ethan Thompson was announced as a starter for Thursday’s game, but the Pacers pulled a switch just before tipoff, going with Jackson instead. While he was solid in his fourth start of the season and first since November 3, Jackson’s production isn’t going to set the fantasy basketball world ablaze. Thompson only played four minutes off the bench, but that changes nothing regarding his fantasy value. Neither player should be rostered in redraft leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #43
5 months ago
After having his streak of seven straight games with at least 20 points come to a screeching halt in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Wizards, Siakam got to work on a new streak on Thursday. While the field-goal percentage wasn’t the best, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the overall stat line. Siakam’s five “stocks” were the most in a game for him this season, and this was his first game with at least five assists in nearly a month. “Spicy P” still hasn’t reached his Yahoo! ADP (30), but he’s been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
5 months ago
Sunday’s blowout loss to the Wizards was arguably Nembhard’s worst game of the season, as he missed his first 11 shots and finished with seven points on 3-of-14 shooting. To say he bounced back on Thursday would be an understatement, as the Pacers’ guard got hot and did not cool off until he notched his second 30-point game of the season. Even with his poor showing on Sunday, Nembhard is closing in on top-100 value in eight-cat formats, which is good news for those who reached for him in drafts due to Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles tendon rupture.