11 articles
IND • Guard • #29
6 days ago
Jackson injured his hamstring during Monday’s loss to the Bucks and was already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said during his pregame availability that Jackson will also miss the team’s upcoming four-game road trip, and possibly even more time after that. Due to the Pacers’ many injuries on the perimeter, Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker are the players who should be targeted on waiver wires.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Guard • #29
7 days ago
Add another guard to the Pacers’ lengthy injury report. Jackson strained his right hamstring during Monday’s loss to the Bucks, and fantasy managers should plan for a multi-game absence. Ben Sheppard is the most likely option to start, meaning Pascal Siakam will have more time on the ball. RayJ Dennis (back) is probable for Wednesday, so he and Taelon Peter are in line to provide additional depth at point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #29
8 days ago
The injuries just keep piling up for Indiana. Jackson was questionable to return but didn’t end up checking back into the game. If he remains out against the Nets on Wednesday, there will be an open spot in the starting lineup. Ben Sheppard, RayJ Dennis and Taelon Peter are all candidates to fill the role and take on more minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #29
10 days ago
Due to the Pacers’ many injuries, players who would have been an afterthought receive legitimate opportunities to contribute. Jackson is one of them, with Saturday’s start being his second in as many nights. And he put on a show, recording his first double-double and notching a career-high point total. Jackson’s biggest shot was his last, as his bank shot with 5.2 seconds remaining extended Indiana’s lead to five. The Pacers play four games during Week 3, and Jackson is worth adding in deep leagues due to the injuries.
IND • Guard • #29
11 days 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 • Guard • #29
11 days 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 • Guard • #29
16 days ago
Jackson, who injured his hamstring during the preseason, is available to see his first action of the regular season. Given how depleted the Pacers’ guard rotation is, he’ll likely play rotation minutes. However, Indiana may exercise caution with Jackson’s workload, so Ben Sheppard should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard • #29
16 days ago
Decimated in the backcourt by injuries, the Pacers received some good news Sunday afternoon. Jackson is on track to make his season debut after missing the first two games, and his return would come at an excellent time for the Pacers. Fantasy managers should not expect too much from Jackson on Sunday, but he’ll have value moving forward due to the current state of Indiana’s backcourt.
Source: Jeremiah Johnson
IND • Guard • #29
20 days ago
With Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out until sometime next month, there may have been a chance for Jackson to earn a few minutes off the bench. Unfortunately, a strained right hamstring has sidelined him. Jackson’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Guard • #29
4 months ago
Still on a two-way contract, Jackson is one of the players in Las Vegas hoping to improve his standing and potentially earn a standard deal if possible. He’s in a good situation with the Pacers, who will be without Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Jackson appeared in 28 games for the Pacers last season, his third in the NBA. There’s no need to consider him for fantasy drafts right now, but there may come a point when Jackson is allowed to earn credible playing time.
IND • Guard • #29
7 months ago
Jackson had a short stretch as a starter in November, but he has spent most of the year on the bench or in the G League. However, he got the chance to take on extra minutes in the regular season finale and took advantage of his opportunity. The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2022 and seems to have finally found a home with the Pacers, though his role isn’t a friendly one for fantasy basketball. He won’t be part of the team’s rotation during the playoffs.