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PHI • Center • #1
3 months ago
The 76ers have made two changes to the lineup that started Sunday’s loss to the Hawks. Maxey is back after a two-game absence, meaning that Quentin Grimes will return to the bench. The other change is Drummond, who fills in for Joel Embiid.
Source: Adam Aaronson
IND • Center • #
3 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
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid hasn’t had a setback with his knee, but he’ll still miss Friday’s game against the Knicks with an illness. In the 31-year-old center’s absence, Andre Drummond should move into the starting lineup and be a streaming option in most fantasy leagues.
IND • Point Guard • #29
3 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
3 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
3 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.
IND • Center • #
3 months ago
Bradley played four minutes before exiting with a sore right thumb. While he has not been a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues, his exit means more minutes for Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson.
Source: Tony East
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
While Embiid’s landing on the injury report is bad news, the fact that it’s due to an illness and not his knees is a positive. If he’s unable to play on Friday, the resulting vacancy in the starting lineup will be filled by Andre Drummond.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
After a two-game absence, Maxey is off the injury report and will play on Friday. His return means that Quentin Grimes will head back to the bench, where his fantasy ceiling is lowered. However, Grimes is still worth holding onto in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
3 months ago
McGlothan spent the preseason with Indiana, and now he’ll get an opportunity to suit up for them during the regular season on a hardship contract. After going undrafted in 2024, McGlothan could make his NBA debut as soon as Thursday against the Knicks.
Source: Shams Charania
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Sunday’s game was Embiid’s first this season on one day’s rest. However, he still played 30 minutes against the Hawks and recorded a complete stat line. While Philadelphia’s two-game Week 9 isn’t good for fantasy managers, it is for Embiid. The 76ers don’t play again until Thursday in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid should benefit from the time off, but he’s likely looking at a one-game week.
PHI • • #
3 months ago
With Tyrese Maxey missing the last two games due to illness, the 76ers have looked to Edgecombe for more production. The rookie answered the call. After scoring 22 points in Friday’s win over the Pacers, he put up 26 against the Hawks, a superior defensive team. Over the past two weeks, Edgecombe has provided top-75 value in eight- and nine-cat formats, a respectable improvement on his season-long production.
PHI • Forward • #8
3 months ago
Having scored at least 20 points in two of his three games before Sunday, George is beginning to round into form. The 76ers’ wing was elite in Atlanta, as he shot 7-of-10 from three and recorded a season-high point total. Over the past two weeks, George has provided top-40 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Unfortunately for those who have PG rostered, the 76ers’ Week 9 schedule is not good. In addition to them playing just twice, the games are part of a back-to-back.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
3 months ago
Mathurin was one of the few bright spots in a low-scoring showdown against the cellar-dwelling Wizards as the Pacers mustered just 89 points in a losing effort. He hit just three of nine from the floor but managed to salvage his box score by getting to the charity stripe for eight free throws. The 23-year-old scoring machine has delivered eighth-round value over the past two weeks, averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks over 30 minutes during that six-game sample. The Pacers are off until Thursday when they square off against the Knicks before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pelicans.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
For the first time this season, Embiid will play in a game on one day’s rest, a notable occurrence given his persistent knee issues. While he did play 32 minutes in Friday’s win over the Pacers, don’t be surprised if the 76ers look to keep Embiid away from that number. Regardless of how much he plays, fantasy managers must ensure that Embiid is in their active lineups.
Source: Ky Carlin
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard should handle his usual workload, while T.J. McConnell will back him up. Bradley’s availability won’t impact Indiana’s rotation, and thus, it won’t have any impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: Tony East
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard should handle his usual workload, while T.J. McConnell will back him up. Bradley’s availability won’t impact Indiana’s rotation, and thus, it won’t have any impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: Tony East
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
No surprise here, as Maxey was listed as doubtful on Sunday evening. Maxey sat out Friday’s matchup with the Pacers, and Quentin Grimes replaced him in the starting five, posting a 10/9/4/1/1 line with a pair of triples. Grimes is likely to remain in the starting lineup for a second straight game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
Maxey did not play in Friday’s win over the Pacers, with Quentin Grimes replacing him in the starting lineup. The 76ers would likely stick to that approach on Sunday, which also means more playmaking responsibilities for VJ Edgecombe and Paul George.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Coming off his best performance of the season, Embiid faces a vital benchmark on Sunday. If he’s able to play, this would be the first time this season that the former MVP has played a game on one day’s rest. That would represent a significant step forward in Embiid’s rehab process. If he’s unable to play, Andre Drummond would slide into the starting lineup with Adem Bona serving as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard’s sore left calf could keep him out of the Pacers’ final game of Week 8. If so, T.J. McConnell would be the next man up, although his playing time has been limited recently. He would be worth streaming if Nembhard can’t go, but the fantasy ceiling would be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #
3 months ago
Bradley’s strained left quad could potentially keep him out of Sunday’s game. However, he’s no higher than third in the Pacers’ pecking order at the center position, with Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson ahead of him. Bradley’s absence would not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #30
3 months ago
Facing one of the NBA’s premier perimeter-shooting big men in Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Huff spent most of his time on the perimeter. Of the 12 shots he attempted, 11 came from beyond the arc. The good news is that Huff made four, but his field-goal percentage took a hit. However, more important than that was the split of the minutes. Huff played 27 minutes, with Isaiah Jackson (7/9/1) logging 12 and Tony Bradley (2/2/1/1) nine. If Huff can continue to get playing time of that quality moving forward, he becomes a more trustworthy fantasy option.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard has dished out at least seven assists in four straight games, and he has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. With T.J. McConnell (15/2/5/2 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) serving as the backup, the Pacers boast a point guard tandem in which both players can provide solid value, even with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season. Nembhard and McConnell will be especially useful for the final day of Week 8, as Indiana hosts the reeling Wizards.
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 months ago
Five Pacers finished Friday’s defeat in double figures, with Siakam leading the way. He’s scored at least 20 points in seven straight and 12 of his last 13 games, a big reason why the veteran forward has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past month. While Siakam’s slow start didn’t do fantasy managers any favors, he has turned things around. The concern now would be the Pacers deciding to pull the plug on some of its veterans, but that should not be an issue this early in the season.
PHI • Forward • #8
3 months ago
George shared the team lead in assists with VJ Edgecombe, a byproduct of the 76ers’ lack of starting point guard Tyrese Maxey (illness). While the veteran wing has started slowly after undergoing offseason knee surgery, he enjoyed his best game of the season on Friday. With Joel Embiid able to say the same thing, the 76ers (and fantasy managers) are likely encouraged by what they saw, even with the Pacers being one of the worst teams in the NBA. George will look to end Week 8 on a high note when Philadelphia visits Atlanta on Sunday.
PHI • • #
3 months ago
The 76ers handled Tyrese Maxey’s absence with a committee approach, with multiple players taking on playmaking responsibilities throughout Friday’s victory. Edgecombe was among them, and he’s been responsible for at least five assists in three of his last five appearances. The rookie produced solid percentages, with the blocked shot category being the only one left empty. Rostered in 59 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Edgecombe has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
PHI • Guard • #5
3 months ago
With Tyrese Maxey (illness) unavailable, Grimes made his fifth start of the season on Friday. The rebounds and assists were encouraging, as was his recording a steal and a blocked shot. However, given Grimes’ shooting ability, fantasy managers likely hoped to get a bit more from him in the points category. If Maxey can’t play on Sunday in Atlanta, look for Grimes to remain in the starting lineup.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
For his career, Embiid is averaging 30.9 points per game against the Pacers, so maybe we should have seen Friday’s performance coming. The former MVP was sensational on Friday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and making a more concerted effort to attack the Pacers’ defenders. That resulted in Embiid attempting 18 free throws, a sign that he may be on the right track recovery-wise. The points and minutes were season-highs for the 7-footer, who played 32 minutes. Philadelphia ends Week 8 with a game against the Hawks on Sunday.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid is active and set to make his second straight appearance for the Sixers. Philadelphia has been off since December 7, when it lost 112-108 to the Lakers in a game in which Embiid logged 30 minutes for just the second time this season. He’s averaging 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game thus far. Fantasy managers are hoping the former MVP can stay healthy enough to start to see an increased workload and eventually increased production.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Guard • #5
3 months ago
While the 76ers welcome back Embiid, they’ll be without Tyrese Maxey, as he is out with an illness. Grimes moves into the starting lineup, with the move also meaning that Edgecombe will have the ball in his hands more as a primary playmaker. Both players now boast higher fantasy ceilings.
Source: Ky Carlin
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
3 months ago
Jones, who has been out since early in the preseason with a lower back stress reaction, is officially available to make his NBA debut. Given the amount of time missed, the second-round pick out of Marquette will likely be under a minutes restriction. Jones won’t affect fantasy basketball now, but he may have “silly season” value if the Pacers can’t bounce back from their slow start.
Source: Indiana Pacers
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
Maxey’s status was downgraded from probable to questionable on Friday morning, so things may have been trending in this direction. He’s been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, and the 76ers won’t have an easy time filling the void. Jared McCain could potentially move into the starting lineup, with VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes in line to receive boosts to their opportunities as well. Kyle Lowry is another option to step in for Maxey, but he is not worth streaming.
Source: Adam Aaronson
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
3 months ago
Jones, who suffered a lower back injury during the early portion of training camp, could be available to make his official NBA debut on Friday. While his availability does not affect redraft leagues, the rookie guard’s performances and opportunities will be of interest to managers in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
Maxey was listed as probable on Friday, so his downgraded status suggests he’s in danger of sitting out against Indiana. If Maxey is unable to go, Jared McCain, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes could pick up the slack using a committee approach.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #29
3 months ago
Jackson strained his right hamstring during a November 3 game against the Bucks and has not been available since. That may change on Friday, with Ethan Thompson potentially losing out on playing time. However, neither he nor Jackson moves the needle in fantasy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
Maxey is on the injury report with an illness, but appears to be in little danger of missing Friday’s game against the Pacers given his probable designation. The 25-year-old point guard has an incredible matchup against the lowly Pacers.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid struggled and had just 16 points on 21 attempts in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers. The 31-year-old center played 30 minutes, but has had enough time off that he’ll likely suit up Friday against the Pacers given his probable listing.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
3 months ago
Oubre has been out since November 14th, and the team said last week that he would be re-evaluated this week. It seems that the evaluation didn’t change much in terms of his recovery time. Quentin Grimes will continue to play big minutes and put up top-60 value in fantasy formats.
Source: Adam Aaronson
IND • Guard • #24
3 months ago
Mathews had been on a 10-day contract, but he will now join the Pacers on a standard NBA deal. The 29-year-old has seen his playing time increase of late, averaging almost 18 minutes per game over his last six games. He’s scoring 7.2 points per game with 1.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists, so he remains firmly off the fantasy radar.
Source: Tony East
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard finished Monday’s victory with a season-high 12 assists, and the double-double was his first since March 8, 2025. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, it has effectively been Nembhard’s show to run, but an injury kept him on the sidelines for two weeks earlier this season. Since November 8, the Pacers guard has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (74). Unsurprisingly, Nembhard is rostered in 92 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 months ago
Counting Monday, Siakam has scored at least 23 points in six straight and eight of his last nine games. The Pacers forward has seen his season-long fantasy value decline, mainly due to the team’s many injuries, most notably Tyrese Haliburton. While the point guard’s absence may have been viewed as an opportunity for Siakam to do more playmaking, that isn’t how things have worked out. He’s providing seventh-round value in eight-cat formats, well behind his Yahoo! ADP (30).
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
3 months ago
For the first time since the Pacers’ first two games of the season, Mathurin has scored at least 25 points in back-to-back games. He was efficient against the Kings, posting solid percentages and committing only one turnover. Over the past two weeks, Mathurin has provided seventh-round per-game game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Pacers still have two more games to play in Week 8, starting with the 76ers on Friday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #55
3 months ago
After playing 34 minutes in Friday’s win over the Bulls, Thompson moves into the Pacers’ starting lineup. His promotion comes at the expense of Garrison Mathews, whose limited fantasy value takes a hit with the move to the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Tony East
PHI • • #
3 months ago
With Edgecombe playing 24 minutes in each of his three prior appearances, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said before Sunday’s game that the rookie’s minutes limit would increase “soon.” Sunday must have qualified as “soon,” since Edgecombe played 38 minutes against the Lakers. While the stat line wasn’t great, this is a spot where the increased playing time should be the focus. And with the 76ers off until Friday, Edgecombe has some time to work on his conditioning.
Source: Adam Aaronson
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid had a rough night shooting the basketball. In addition to missing all six of his three-point attempts, the 7-footer shot 4-of-15 from inside the arc. Many of his attempts came in the mid-range, and explosiveness seems to still be an issue in the paint. However, fantasy managers should be encouraged by Embiid playing 30 minutes, the second time he’s hit that number this season. The 76ers are off until Friday; hopefully, that time off will help Embiid as he works to get back to full strength.
PHI • Guard • #0
3 months ago
On a night when Joel Embiid and Paul George (12/6/3/1) combined to score 28 points on 7-of-29 shooting, Maxey did his best to keep the 76ers afloat. Unfortunately for him, another poor third quarter did in the 76ers, with the Lakers winning the period by a 34-24 margin. Maxey finished with another excellent stat line, and he continues to provide top-five value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The 76ers play games on Friday and Sunday during Week 8, starting with the Pacers at home.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid and George are good to go after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. While the latter’s availability does not necessitate a change to the lineup, since he played in Friday’s win over the Bucks, Embiid’s return means Andre Drummond will come off the bench. Also of note, Edgecombe’s minutes restriction should be lifted soon, but it probably won’t happen on Sunday.
Source: Paul Hudrick
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
3 months ago
Sheppard will miss a second straight game after straining his calf during a December 3 loss to the Nuggets. How much time he’ll miss remains unknown. While Jarace Walker has made starts in the past, the Pacers went with Garrison Mathews for Friday’s game against the Bulls. Neither player is a must-roster option, but Mathews can provide three-point production as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid should reclaim his starting spot, which should push Andre Drummond back to the bench. Drummond should serve as Embiid’s primary backup with Adem Bona picking up any remaining enter minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
3 months ago
George has been a fixture on Philadelphia’s injury report throughout the season, and that will likely be the case for the foreseeable future. With George set to take the court, Justin Edwards could see a reduction in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
3 months ago
George is back on the injury report as the 76ers look to manage his return from offseason knee surgery. If he’s unable to play on Sunday, Justin Edwards’ playing time would increase after logging just one minute in Friday’s win over the Bucks. However, Edwards would be worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
3 months ago
Embiid did not play in Friday’s win over the Bucks, so Andre Drummond started and Adem Bona slotted in as his backup. Expect the same rotation if the 76ers can’t get their starting center back for the team’s final game of Week 7.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 months ago
Siakam remains the top option on the Pacers as they navigate this season without Tyrese Haliburton. The 31-year-old power forward has expanded his game to include three-point shooting and knocked down five threes against the Bulls on Friday. The Pacers are off for the rest of the weekend and have three games on the schedule in Week 8.