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IND • Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Toppin used his 19 minutes of game action well on Thursday, missing just three shots en route to finishing as the only Pacers player with 20 or more points. The sixth-year forward also excelled on the glass and came up just one rebound shy of earning a double-double. He was one of several Indiana players to leave their mark on a game that the Pacers were comfortably in control of from start to finish.
IND • Power Forward • #1
5 days ago
Toppin has scored in double figures in three straight and six of his last seven games. The playing time remains limited, with the Pacers forward logging 22 minutes on Tuesday, but he’s managed to provide value on most nights. Indiana’s rotation will look considerably different next season, but Toppin’s athleticism makes him someone capable of providing deep-league value in a reserve role.
IND • Power Forward • #1
5 days ago
Toppin continues to deal with a foot injury, but after being listed as probable his availability isn’t much of a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 21 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers. Fantasy managers can expect Toppin to play 20-25 minutes against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
IND • Power Forward • #1
6 days ago
Despite dealing with a foot injury, the veteran forward has a chance to play Tuesday against a Timberwolves team that’s struggling down the stretch of the season. Toppin is coming off a 21-point, eight-rebound performance on Sunday and, if healthy, will have a chance for another productive outing.
Source: Obi Toppin
IND • Power Forward • #1
7 days ago
For the second time since returning from his foot injury, Toppin logged 23 minutes on Sunday. A 10-of-10 night at the foul line boosted his point total, and the Pacers’ forward shot 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and the few rostering Toppin had to be pleased with the return. In leagues that run through Week 24, the Pacers play four games in Week 24, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
IND • Power Forward • #1
7 days ago
Toppin was initially listed as probable on the injury report, so his availability isn’t a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward had 11 points in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hornets and should see a similar workload on Sunday.
IND • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
Toppin is back on the injury report, but the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately play. He played 20 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, and the playing time may not change much, even with Pascal Siakam unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Toppin won’t miss any time, as he is officially upgraded from probable to active. The former lottery pick totaled just six points in 11 minutes in the win over Chicago on Wednesday, but had previously scored in double figures in each of the three previous appearances. He’ll have some fantasy value as a scorer and rebounder, barring any lingering injuries.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
Toppin, who was initially probable for Wednesday’s game, is good to go. His playing time has increased recently, and with the Bulls being shorthanded in the frontcourt, this could be a good matchup for the athletic forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
12 days ago
Toppin should continue to be available as he manages his back injury. His minutes have gone up, and he has scored in double figures in three straight games, which he’ll look to keep going against Chicago.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
14 days ago
Toppin is good to go after initially being questionable. With Jarace Walker (back) unavailable, there may be a few more opportunities for Toppin, who scored 20 points in Friday’s loss to the Clippers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
16 days ago
Despite limited playing time, Toppin has scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances. Friday’s output was aided, in part, by Jarace Walker (concussion) having to leave during the first quarter. Toppin matched his season-high with 20 points, and the 23 minutes are the most he’s played since before injuring his foot in late October. If Walker has to miss time, starting with Sunday’s game against the Heat, Toppin may be worth the risk in deep leagues. Kobe Brown started the third quarter in place of Walker, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 27 minutes.
IND • Power Forward • #1
16 days ago
Toppin is available after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. While he has provided some value off the bench, Toppin’s playing time has limited his fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
17 days ago
Like Aaron Nesmith, Toppin is on the Pacers’ injury report for Friday due to a sore lower back. Toppin has appeared on the report previously due to foot injury management, so this is a new issue in the aftermath of Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers. His absence would free up additional minutes for Kobe Brown, but not to the point where it would affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
18 days ago
Toppin was initially listed as probable with a foot injury, so his availability against the Lakers on Wednesday isn’t a surprise. The 28-year-old power forward still isn’t playing enough minutes to have much fantasy value. Toppin isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #1
19 days ago
Toppin is expected to be available once again, but his minutes have been too limited for him to make any sort of real fantasy impact. He should be left on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
23 days ago
While Toppin has only missed one of Indiana’s last four games, a March 18 loss to the Trail Blazers, Potter has missed the last two. With Ivica Zubac (ribs) done for the season, Toppin, Potter and Jay Huff take on added importance within the Pacers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
26 days ago
Toppin and Ivica Zubac were both questionable, but with both active Tuesday against the Knicks expect Toppin to come off the bench behind Zubac. McConnell, on the other hand, will likely start again with Andrew Nembhard (calf) sidelined.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Suns. He’ll play rotation minutes, but the playing time may be limited due to how much time Toppin missed earlier this season with a foot injury.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin hasn’t been on the injury report, but Indiana has made the decision to sit him this game, which likely means he will play against New York on Friday. With Pascal Siakam (knee) also out, Kobe Brown could slide into the starting unit.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin remained on a strict minutes restriction, but he returned to the starting unit and was able to take on a slightly larger role, which led to his first double-digit performance since October. The limited role will prevent Toppin from being worth rostering, but this was a strong outing for him. He’ll be an important piece for Indiana next season.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin was initially probable for Wednesday’s game. He has totaled 19 minutes in his first two appearances after missing four months with a foot injury, and the playing time may not change much on Wednesday. And with Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle saying that Toppin’s minutes limit may remain in place for the rest of the season, he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin has played and started in each of Indiana’s last two games, though he has logged a grand total of 19 minutes. Pascal Siakam (wrist) is questionable, and if he plays, Toppin will likely come off the bench. Regardless, Toppin won’t play enough to be worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Toppin made his return from a stress fracture in his right foot on Thursday, starting but playing eight minutes in a loss to the Hornets. With Pascal Siakam (wrist) listed as doubtful, there may be another start in the cards for Toppin. However, after four months on the sidelines, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Toppin made his return after a four-month absence and was immediately inserted into the started unit. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said before the game that his minutes would be managed, but he only ended up playing eight minutes in the first half before sitting out the rest of the game. Toppin should have a role the rest of the way, but he shouldn’t be rostered if his role is going to be this limited.
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Toppin will immediately start in his first game since Oct. 26, which means rookie Kam Jones will head to the bench after starting Indiana’s last three games. He held streaming value as a starter, but with both Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell healthy, Jones likely won’t play enough to be worth keeping rostered.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thursday’s game will be Toppin’s first since October 26, when he injured his right foot against the Timberwolves. During his pregame availability, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Toppin’s minutes will be limited on Thursday and for the rest of the season. That limits the forward’s potential value, but managers who stashed Toppin for this long might as well take a conservative approach when deciding whether to drop him.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Out since late October with a stress fracture in his right foot, Toppin could make his return to the lineup on Thursday. Given the amount of time that he’s missed and where the Pacers are in the standings, fantasy managers should not expect too much from Toppin once he’s cleared.
IND • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Toppins is working his way back from a late October foot surgery that was expected to sideline him for at least three months. While Carlisle’s report that he’s ahead of schedule is encouraging, the coach added that Toppin won’t be back in games for the foreseeable future. Managers in deep leagues who stashed Toppin for the silly season can continue to do so, but Saturday’s update does not change anything regarding his value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #1
5 months ago
Already sidelined by a hamstring injury that was expected to keep him out for at least a month, Toppin will miss more time due to the need for foot surgery. A screw will be placed in his foot to aid recovery, and the forward isn’t expected back until February 1 at the earliest. Given the timeline, those with Toppin stashed in an IL+ slot should move on. Jarace Walker is the Pacers player worth seeking on the waiver wire.
Source: Alex Golden