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IND • Power Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam continues to solider on as the bright spot on a Pacers team that fell to 1-13 with the loss to the Pistons on Monday. The 31-year-old power forward had 29 points on 17 attempts in the loss. The Pacers will have a chance to get back in the win column next against the Hornets on Wednesday.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
2 months ago
Hendricks has missed Utah’s last four games, most recently sitting out Sunday’s double-overtime win over the Bulls. He hasn’t been productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues, but the third-year forward should be in the Jazz rotation if allowed to play against the Lakers.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Center • #22
2 months ago
Filipowski played 21 minutes in Sunday’s double-overtime win over the Bulls, with starting center Jusuf Nurkić logging 38. Filipowski’s potential absence would free up minutes for multiple players, including Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams. Also, Kyle Anderson could pick up some playing time if he’s cleared to return from a back injury.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
Anderson has missed Utah’s last four games due to lower back injury management. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, however, as Slo Mo has not been a lock to play rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Andy Larsen
IND • Center • #22
2 months ago
Mathurin is back and will make his first appearance since October 25, as he returns from a foot injury. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will head back to the bench. The other change is Jackson, who replaces Tony Bradley in the starting five. Mathurin’s minutes will likely be limited, but he’s worth rostering given the Pacers’ lack of consistent scorers.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin is set to make his return from a toe injury against the Pistons on Monday. The 23-year-old shooting guard participated in a simulated game over the weekend. His return is huge for the Pacers, who’ve been dealt a brutal hand of injuries to start the season. It’s unclear if Mathurin will be on a minutes limit in his first game back.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
2 months ago
Despite coming off the bench in each of his last four appearances, Collier has provided solid value to managers needing assists. He’s recorded seven helpers or more in four straight games and was a key factor in Sunday’s double-overtime victory. Collier and Brice Sensabaugh (16/6/1/1 with four three-pointers) played well enough to be part of Will Hardy’s closing lineup, with the former ramping up the pace and the latter providing valuable three-point shooting. Collier’s return from a hamstring injury has also impacted Walter Clayton Jr., who picked up a second straight DNP-CD on Sunday.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
2 months ago
After not appearing in Utah’s first five games, Love has hit double figures in minutes in each of his last three appearances. He was productive against the Bulls, hitting double figures and finishing two rebounds shy of a double-double. Love is not in a position where he needs to be considered for any fantasy roster, even after Walker Kessler was ruled out for the remainder of the season. Managers needing production are better off gambling on Jusuf Nurkić, who tallied four points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one blocked shot in 38 minutes.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
2 months ago
George shot 3-of-10 from beyond the arc on Sunday, but his last attempt was the most important. The Jazz guard knocked down a three with eight-tenths of a second remaining in double overtime to give Utah the 150-147 victory. George tallied a season-high point total, finishing with his second 30-point game. He’s been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball thus far, providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen has scored at least 40 points in each of his last two games, with Sunday’s tally being the highest for him since October 27. The Bulls struggled to find an answer for the Jazz forward, who is providing top-10 value in nine-cat formats going into Week 5. It goes without saying that Markkanen is increasing his trade value should Utah’s front office decide to go that route. The Jazz play three games during Week 5, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Anderson has missed with a back injury. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as Slo Mo is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Andy Larsen
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin is said to be getting close to returning from his toe injury. His questionable listing for Monday’s game with the Pistons is a step in the right direction even if he’s ultimately ruled out. Mathurin’s return will likely happen at some point in the Pacers’ next few games.
IND • Power Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam was one of the few bright spots for Indiana in this one as they fell to 1-12 overall to open the season. It’s officially the worst start to a season in franchise history. Not only are they without franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), but they’re also without Aaron Nesmith (knee), Obi Topin (foot) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) right now. The 31-year-old forward has picked up the slack from a scoring perspective recently, averaging 25 points over his last three games. The injury-ravaged Pacers will attempt to turn things around next week when they face the Pistons, Hornets and Cavaliers.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Nembhard got off to a sizzling-hot start with Aaron Nemsmith (knee) out of the lineup, pouring in 11 points in the opening stanza on 4-of-5 shooting, including a trio of three pointers. He cooled off in the second quarter, finishing with just two points and was limited to just nine more during the entire second half. He and teammate Pascal Siakam were the lone Pacers in double figures as they struggled to put up points due to an avalanche of injuries to key contributors. It’s a tough development for Indiana, but the lack of additional scoring threats should lead to more opportunities for Nembhard in the coming weeks.
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
2 months ago
Anderson has missed Utah’s last three games, and with Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) still sidelined, Slo Mo could play a role off the bench if he’s available. However, he isn’t a player to consider rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward • #0
2 months ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Hendricks, which will continue to open up extra minute for Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams. Filipowski is the more intriguing option for fantasy managers, but he’ll still be in a reserve role, so his upside will be limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Walker moves into the starting lineup in place of Aaron Nesmith, who Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expects to miss up to four weeks. Walker has struggled as a starter this year, but he should remain in that role for a few weeks.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin participated in a simulated game Saturday morning. He injured his toe during the second game of the season and hasn’t played since. His return would be a welcome one for the Pacers due to the mountain of injuries that continue to pile up.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
That would have Nesmith returning in mid-December. Carlisle did note it’s possible Nesmith returns earlier, but that is the most likely scenario. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker should see a boost in minutes as long as Nesmith is sidelined.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Martin missed Thursday’s game, but he’ll be able to suit up against Toronto. Martin has played an inconsistent role for Indiana since signing with them last week, but with Aaron Nesmith (knee) sidelined, Martin could play a significant role, though that likely won’t make him worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 months ago
Markkanen got off to a scorching-hot start to this game, scoring 25 points in just the first half. He was still effective after the break as well, but it wasn’t enough for the Jazz to get the win. It has been an excellent year for Markkanen, which has been great to see after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. After a dramatic dip in scoring and shooting percentage, Markkanen is back to playing at an All-Star level. This 40-point performance was the second time he has eclipsed that threshold this season, with the first coming in his season-best 51-point night in October. Utah is likely heading back to the lottery, but Markkanen’s early success is a good thing for the future of the Jazz. Whether he’s used as a trade piece to bring back more draft capital or to help them turn into a competitive team next season, Markkanen playing well and increasing his trade value will help the Jazz long term.
UTA • Small Forward • #
2 months ago
Two days after scoring 20 points for the first time in his career, Bailey surpassed that mark, setting a new career-high for a second straight game. The No. 5 overall pick last summer, Bailey’s career got off to a slow start, but he’s really starting to figure things out. Currently rostered in just 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bailey’s starting spot feels secure, so he should be worth rostering for the rest of the season.
UTA • Center • #11
2 months ago
Nurkić had some turnover issues, but he was able to have a dominant night in the box score. This was his second straight double-double and a new season-high for both assists and steals. Nurkić seems to be locked in as the starting center in Utah for now, and he played 28 minutes in this game, while Kyle Filipowski played 18 minutes and Kevin Love played 15. This type of performance won’t come consistently, but Nurkić is a must-roster player at this point.
IND • Center • #
2 months ago
This was a second straight start for Bradley, and while he wasn’t great, he was able to score in double figures. It close to a minutes split between Bradley, Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff, with all three playing between 14 and 17 minutes. All of them will continue to play, but none has separated from the others enough to justify being rostered in standard leagues.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
It wasn’t a great shooting night for Nembhard, but he was at least able to get some offense going, which can’t really be said for the rest of the team. This was an ugly loss for Indiana, but Nembhard has been productive since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists over their last four games. Things may not get better for the Pacers, but Nembhard should continue to be productive.
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
The Pacers are calling it left knee soreness, but Nesmith stepped on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s foot, which caused his knee to turn awkwardly. It didn’t look great, but we’ll wait for the team to give an official diagnosis instead of speculating on timelines. Ben Sheppard should play more minutes for the remainder of this game and beyond if Nesmith misses more time.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #17
3 months ago
Martin signed with Indiana last week and has been part of the rotation since, though he has only reached 20 minutes in a game once. His absence could lead to a few extra minutes for Jarace Walker but won’t have a drastic impact on the rotation after he played just five minutes in their last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
3 months ago
On October 28, the Pacers referred to Mathurin as week-to-week. He still has not returned with what the injury report calls a “right great toe sprain.” We’ve seen Mathurin shooting in pre-game warmups, so it’s possible that he’s getting close to a return, but the Pacers have yet to provide any sort of timeline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
3 months ago
Love, who was rested for Tuesday’s win over the Pacers, has played 65 minutes in five appearances this season. Even if he’s somehow in the rotation on Thursday, the veteran forward/center is unlikely to get the opportunity to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Love on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Anderson will miss a third straight game as he continues to deal with right SI joint dysfunction. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he isn’t consistently in the Jazz rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 months ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Hendricks has missed with a strained right hamstring. Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams have picked up additional minutes off the bench, and the former will be worth a look in deep leagues since there are only three games on Thursday’s schedule. As for Williams, there’s no need to consider streaming him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
3 months ago
Given the amount of time McConnell missed with a strained right hamstring, it’s unsurprising that he was on a minutes restriction Tuesday night. However, he only played 11 minutes and did not see any action after halftime. Those who stashed McConnell in an IL+ slot should remain patient, as his production in the 11 minutes he did play was promising. Given the current state of the Pacers roster, it isn’t difficult to envision McConnell providing quality fantasy value once he’s freed from any restrictions.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard has surpassed 20 points in two of the three games he’s played since returning from a shoulder injury, with Tuesday’s total being a season-high. Add in the percentages, assists and three-pointers, and this is the kind of performance that Nembhard managers will hope becomes the norm (or close to it). T.J. McConnell’s return did not affect Nembhard’s minutes, as he only played 11 first-half minutes, and it should not be an issue throughout the season, given Indiana’s lack of consistent options.
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 months ago
Siakam’s return from a one-game absence did not keep the Pacers from giving up 152 points on Tuesday, but he did provide fantasy managers with another solid stat line. Thus far, Spicy P is ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the former. His usage has jumped by more than six percentage points from last season, but the Pacers’ lack of proven scorers has negatively impacted Siakam’s value. On a better version of this team, he would be an enticing “buy low” option. However, with Indiana now 1-10, managers who have Siakam rostered may be concerned about a potential late-season tank.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
Coming off the bench for the second straight game, Collier was excellent in his 26 minutes. Not only did the second-year guard record his first double-double of the season, but he also committed only two turnovers. Collier’s ability to get others involved is what gives him value in deeper fantasy leagues, even if he continues to come off the bench. On Tuesday, he picked up the slack for starter Keyonte George (10/5/7), who shot 3-of-12 from the field. Given how well George has played overall, the starting point guard job should be his for the foreseeable future. However, as evidenced by Tuesday’s performance, that does not prohibit Collier from providing reliable fantasy value.
UTA • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Bailey has hit double figures in three straight games, but Tuesday’s performance was his best by far. The rookie notched his first 20-point game and was efficient in doing so, shooting over 50 percent from the field and only committing one turnover. While some fantasy managers may lament the lack of defensive stats, Bailey entered Tuesday with totals of six steals and one blocked shot. For now, hope that the rookie can continue to put forth efficient offensive outings in his new role.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
The shorthanded Pacers had no answer for Markkanen, as he recorded his first 30-point game since Halloween. After a four-game run in which he scored at least 32 points in each outing, the Jazz forward entered Tuesday averaging 21.4 points on 38.5 percent shooting in his last five. Markkanen may not have provided much value outside of the points, three-pointers and percentages, but most fantasy managers will take this performance. Utah still has two games remaining on its Week 4 schedule, beginning with the Hawks on Thursday.
IND • Center • #
3 months ago
Nembhard is the only holdover from the five who started Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. Nesmith and Siakam are back after missing that contest, with Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker moving to the bench. The other two changes are Robinson-Earl and Bradley, who replace Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson. JRE and Bradley aren’t great streaming options, but the change to start gives them a shot at achieving fantasy relevance.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #
3 months ago
Peter is good to go after initially being listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game. However, he played only six minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, and T.J. McConnell is available for the first time this season. Peter is unlikely to get the minutes needed to make an impact in fantasy basketball.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard • #9
3 months ago
McConnell is set for his first action of the 2025-26 season, providing the Pacers with needed depth at point guard. He’ll back up Andrew Nembhard, but McConnell does not need starters’ minutes to provide tangible fantasy value. He’ll have value once allowed to play his regular minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
3 months ago
Love will sit out the second leg of Utah’s back-to-back, which should open up a few extra minutes for Kyle Filipowski. Love should be back for their next game, but he isn’t worth rostering in any format.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Anderson will miss a second straight game, but even when he’s healthy, he doesn’t play much of a role for the Jazz. His absence won’t impact their rotation.
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 months ago
Hendricks will miss a second straight game, and with Kyle Anderson (back) and Kevin Love (rest) also sidelined, Kyle Filipowski is a prime candidate to take on a larger role off the bench as both a backup power forward and center.
Source: Utah Jazz
IND • F • #50
3 months ago
This will be a second 10-day for JRE, which means they’ll have to sign him to a rest-of-season deal if they want to keep him beyond this contract. He has played big minutes for the Pacers recently, averaging 8.0 points and 10.7 rebounds over 24.8 minutes per game over their last three outings. He’ll likely continue to fill a large role, but he’s only worth a roster spot in deep formats.
Source: Indiana Pacers
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George is proving to be an excellent scorer. He’s had at least 25 points in three of his last five games. George’s 27 points ultimately weren’t enough to keep up with Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves as Lauri Markkanen was the only other Jazz player with at least 20 points. The Jazz play the Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back on Tuesday.
UTA • Small Forward • #
3 months ago
Four of Utah’s five starters from Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves are unchanged. The lone change is Bailey, who replaces Isaiah Collier in the lineup to make his first career start. While the rookie hasn’t provided much fantasy value thus far, the opportunity to start raises his fantasy ceiling. That said, Bailey will be more valuable during the “silly season” than he is right now.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Shooting Guard • #
3 months ago
Peter was initially questionable for Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, playing six minutes off the bench. Even if he’s available on Tuesday, the rookie guard will be in for a similar workload since Andrew Nembhard is healthy. And if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) plays, Peter may be in for a DNP-CD.
Source: Indiana Pacers
UTA • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
3 months ago
Anderson has only appeared in three games this season, surpassing 12 minutes once. His absence on Monday will not impact fantasy basketball, but it may ensure some of Utah’s younger wings additional minutes, most notably Brice Sensabaugh.
Source: Utah Jazz
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Nesmith is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Warriors. His return means Ben Sheppard will head back to the bench in a move that does not impact fantasy basketball. Even with the Pacers’ many injuries, there’s no need to consider Sheppard in most leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
UTA • Power Forward • #0
3 months ago
Hendricks was bumped to the bench over the weekend with Isaiah Collier returning for the Jazz. Expect Collier and Svi Mykhailiuk to see additional minutes with Hendricks out of the rotation entirely against the Timberwolves on Monday.
IND • Point Guard • #9
3 months ago
McConnell has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason. The 33-year-old point guard is ramping up in his recovery and his questionable listing at least gives him a chance to return against the Jazz on Tuesday. McConnell will be worth the wait for fantasy managers as he’ll eventually return to a full workload with the Pacers’ many other injuries.
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 months ago
Siakam did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, which was Indiana’s second game in as many nights. His return to the lineup means Jay Huff will be bumped to the bench after recording a double-double the last time out. Huff has offered limited fantasy value this season, so he doesn’t have to be held in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 months ago
Nembhard finished Sunday’s defeat with a solid assist tally, but the field-goal percentage took a beating in Indiana’s final game of the week. However, the fact that he played 30 minutes or more in both games of the Pacers’ weekend back-to-back is far more critical, given the time he missed with a shoulder injury. Plus, Indiana was without Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith on Sunday, which has to be factored into Nembhard’s poor shooting. He should get better looks when Siakam is on the floor. Indiana plays three games during Week 4, starting with the Jazz on Tuesday.
IND • Center • #30
3 months ago
According to Cleaning the Glass, Huff has played 21 percent of his minutes this season at power forward, and that was his role on Sunday. He recorded his first double-double of the season, hitting double digits in scoring for the second time and in rebounds for the first. Isaiah Jackson (12/6/1/0/1 in 21 minutes) also recorded a solid stat line, but he and Huff played 21 and 22 minutes, respectively. That’s the issue for both, especially with Pascal Siakam returning after sitting out Sunday’s game for rest reasons. Jackson is the player whom more fantasy managers have invested in, but Huff has provided greater fantasy value.
IND • Center • #30
3 months ago
The Pacers are without Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Sheppard and Huff will fill the vacancies, raising the ceiling of both players. While worthy of consideration in deep leagues, neither is a must-roster player.
Source: Tony East
IND • Shooting Guard • #
3 months ago
Peter is good to go after initially being questionable for Sunday’s game. Due to the Pacers’ lack of options, Peter will play rotation minutes. However, he is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: Tony East
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
3 months ago
George once again led the Jazz in scoring, but the third-year guard didn’t have much help offensively. Lauri Markkanen (12/2/2/3) shot 4-of-14 from the field, while Jusuf Nurkić and Svi Mykhailiuk combined to score nine points. George was still efficient offensively playing alongside Isaiah Collier, but the defense suffered as no one could slow down Anthony Edwards. The Jazz don’t play again during Week 3 but will have four games during Week 4.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
While Collier was made active for Utah’s first two games of the week, he did not see action in either. Not only did he play against the Timberwolves on Friday, but the 2024 first-round pick was in the starting lineup alongside Keyonte George. It wasn’t solely the guards’ fault, but the Jazz were torched, giving up 137 points. As expected, Walter Clayton Jr. (4/3/2/0/1) was the big loser from a playing time standpoint, as he only logged 12 minutes off the bench.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
3 months ago
After being made available for Utah’s last two games but not seeing action, Collier is in the starting lineup to make his first appearance of the season. While the backcourt of him and George is small in stature, Collier’s defensive ability makes this possible. Taylor Hendricks has been bumped to the bench but will still play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 months ago
Markkanen continues to score a decent amount of points despite struggling with his three-point shot this year. The 28-year-old power forward has shot above 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line in two of eight games so far this year. In one of those games, Markkanen managed to drop 51 points in an overtime victory over the Suns. He’s a career 37.1 percent three-point shooter and shot 37.3 percent from three-point range last year so his shooting should get better soon.