Ben Sheppard News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Downgraded against Cavaliers Sheppard (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.

Impact Sheppard started in Friday's 129-108 loss to Charlotte, finishing with seven points, three rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes. However, he won't suit up Sunday because of a sprained right hip. With the Pacers posting a lengthy injury report for the meeting with the Cavaliers, Ethan Thompson may find himself in the starting lineup for the ninth time this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Sheppard is questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland due to a right hip strain.

Impact If Sheppard can't give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Taelon Peter. Check back closer to Sunday's tipoff for official confirmation on Sheppard's status.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Sheppard will start Friday versus the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Quenton Jackson, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will join Sheppard in the first unit for Friday's game. Across 19 starts this season, Sheppard has posted averages of 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 triples per contest.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in win Sheppard racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 135-118 win over Miami.

Impact The Pacers continue to mix up their lineups with nothing but lottery balls in play down the stretch. Ethan Thompson and Quenton Jackson started on the wings, but Sheppard logged more minutes than both. Even so, he may be difficult to trust in the final couple weeks outside of very deep formats.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face San Antonio Sheppard is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Sheppard had previously been considered questionable because of a sprained ankle. The third-year guard is averaging 7.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 21.5 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Sheppard is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Sheppard could test out the issue during pregame warmups before the Pacers update his status. Indiana has a plethora of players listed as questionable for Saturday, meaning the team could need to summon some two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom for reinforcements.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Muted production again in loss Sheppard amassed 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 127-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Sheppard continues to do very little with the playing time he is given, developing into one of the more underwhelming players in the league. Although his role has increased of late, it only serves to highlight his shortcomings when it comes to viable production. Through 58 games this season, Sheppard has averaged just 7.0 points and 1.3 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes per contest.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Sheppard (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Sheppard has been given the green light to play in the closing end of the Pacers' back-to-back set. Sheppard is averaging 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 19.6 minutes over his last seven appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Sheppard could receive a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's game against New York, Sheppard scored seven points with five rebounds, one assist and two steals.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sheppard is quietly making his stance with the Pacers crystal clear Ben Sheppard is quietly sending a message the Indiana Pacers cannot ignore in the midst of his recent performances.

MARCH 18 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Available Tuesday Sheppard (ankle) will play Tuesday against New York.

Impact Sheppard will make his return to the hardwood following a one-game absence caused by an ankle injury. He's been unable to make much of an impact lately, as he's been held to single digits in the scoring column in six of his last seven showings.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with ankle sprain Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact A sprained left ankle could cost Sheppard a second consecutive outing Tuesday. The Pacers could be severely undermanned versus New York, so the team could need to call upon some of their two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom to help pick up the slack and soak up extra minutes.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Indiana, aims for 4th straight win

New York is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Sheppard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Sheppard popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a left ankle sprain. The injury is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Knicks. Sheppard has come off the bench in each of his last six outings and has averaged 20.0 minutes per game over that stretch. In his absence, those minutes will be absorbed by the likes of Kobe Brown, Kam Jones and T.J. McConnell.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Sheppard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact The ankle sprain is a new concern for Sheppard, who hasn't missed a game since Dec. 29. With the Pacers rolling out a lengthy injury report, the team could be very shorthanded Sunday. If Sheppard is ruled out, Kam Jones and Taelon Peter would be candidates to rejoin the rotation.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Sheppard will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Sheppard will retreat to the second unit with Andrew Nembhard (neck) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) active and starting. As a reserve this season, Sheppard has posted averages of 6.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Sheppard will come off the bench for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Siakam Sheppard will start against the 76ers on Tuesday, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact With Pascal Siakam (wrist) unavailable, Sheppard will rejoin the starting five. As a starter this season (16 games), the 24-year-old guard has averaged 8.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.0 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Sunday Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Sunday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard has started in each of the Pacers' last three games and averaged 10.7 points, 3.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals over 22.0 minutes per game over that span. He will revert to a bench role for Sunday's contest due to the returns of Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Passive performance Friday Sheppard finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Friday's 131-118 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Sheppard continues to be largely underwhelming, despite the fact that his role appears relatively secure, something that can't be said for many of his teammates. In 13 games over the past month, he has averaged 7.5 points and .5 three-pointers in 18.0 minutes per contest. Although there is a chance he suits up on most nights moving forward, his overall ceiling is too low to warrant significant fantasy attention.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sheppard just stepped up for the Pacers at the perfect time Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard just stepped up at the right time and further showcased what he can bring to the table.

FEBRUARY 20 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Nembhard and the Pacers take on conference foe Washington

Washington plays Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Wizards beat the Pacers 112-105, snapping a 3-game slide

Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill each scored 13 points and helped spark a decisive fourth-quarter run as the Washington Wizards outlasted the Indiana Pacers 112-105

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Pacers podcaster raises important Ben Sheppard question Indiana must answer The Indiana Pacers have an important Ben Sheppard question they need to find an answer for sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 18 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Part of first unit Sheppard will start Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Indiana is without several key players Wednesday, opening up a spot for Sheppard in the starting five. The third-year guard is averaging 7.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 25.7 minutes per game as a starter this season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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New York plays Indiana, aims for 4th straight win

Nembhard and the Pacers take on conference foe Washington

Wizards beat the Pacers 112-105, snapping a 3-game slide