6 articles
IND • Forward • #22
9 days ago
Jackson had plenty of hype during the preseason due to the lack of other center options in Indiana. He has started all but one game, but he was largely unproductive to start the year. However, over the last three games, he’s averaging 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds, and this was his first double-double of the year. Jackson is currently rostered in just eight percent of Yahoo! leagues and still has three more games left this week.
IND • Forward • #22
17 days ago
Jackson and Wiseman suffered season-ending Achilles injuries last season, so there were questions as to whether they’d be available for the Pacers’ second game in as many nights. They’ll play, but neither has been good enough to merit being rostered in any fantasy leagues. Fantasy managers needing frontcourt help should focus on Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker, prioritizing the former.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Since Myles Turner left for Milwaukee, the starting center spot in Indiana was up for grabs. Jay Huff was a contender, and still is, but Jackson will get the first nod as the Turner replacement. Huff could start in future preseason games, and this doesn’t lock in Jackson as the regular season starter, but it appears that he’s in the lead for the job.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #22
about 1 month ago
Carlisle also noted that the starting lineup hasn’t been decided, so there isn’t much to look into here, aside from Jackson seemingly getting the first chance at the role. Jay Huff will also compete for the job, and he has nearly a month to prove he deserves it. Both will be breakout candidates this season, assuming they both play significant roles.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Forward • #22
4 months ago
Jackson only appeared in five games last season, as he ruptured his right Achilles tendon on November 2. The Pacers center, who recently agreed to a three-year deal worth $21 million, said Saturday that he’s anywhere from 80 to 90 percent healthy and expects to be ready for training camp. With the Pacers losing Myles Turner in free agency, Jackson is well-positioned to play significant minutes if healthy. Indiana also signed Jay Huff and James Wiseman, with the latter being on a non-guaranteed deal.
Source: Tony East
IND • Forward • #22
4 months ago
Jackson appeared in just five games for the Pacers last year before suffering a torn right Achilles tendon that ended his season. The 23-year-old big man has never averaged even 20 minutes per game in a season, but suddenly has a clear path to being the Pacers’ starting center this year with Myles Turner in Milwaukee. A former first-round pick in 2021, Jackson has a golden opportunity ahead of him and the Pacers have locked in their starting center for $21 million over the next three years.
Source: Shams Charania