BEN SHEPPARD NEWS

Scores 12 points Sheppard contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Bennedict Mathurin moved into the starting lineup Monday, while Tyrese Haliburton missed his third straight game with a hip injury. Despite moving back to the bench, Sheppard was one of the few bright spots for Indiana in this blowout loss. His fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats, however, as he's averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes over his last 10 games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Monday Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Monday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Even though Tyrese Haliburton will miss a third straight game due to a hip injury, Sheppard will come off the bench Monday while Bennedict Mathurin enters the starting five. Sheppard has averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 19.7 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton (hip) once again, and head coach Rick Carlisle has decided to tweak the lineup. Sheppard will start in the backcourt next to Andrew Nembhard, while Jarace Walker, who started the previous game, will run with the second unit. This will be Sheppard's ninth start of the season -- and first since Jan. 29. He's averaging 5.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals per game in the previous eight.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Sinks three triples off bench Sheppard closed Sunday's 127-112 win over Chicago with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes.

Impact Sheppard remains restricted to a reserve role in Indiana's rotation, having failed to reach double figures in scoring in seven consecutive games. Across his last seven contests, the 2023 first-rounder has averaged 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes. Sheppard's fantasy upside should remain capped while the Pacers are mostly healthy, and he hasn't seen an uptick in value amid Bennedict Mathurin's (wrist) absence.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Sheppard isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Andrew Nembhard will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Sheppard on Saturday after missing Indiana's previous outing due to a back injury. Sheppard is averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.6 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high assists in win Sheppard chipped in 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 133-119 victory over the Pistons.

Impact With Bennedict Mathruin battling an illness, Sheppard got a considerable bump in playing time during Wednesday's win against the Pistons. The 23-year-old guard posted a season-high four assists against Detroit while playing a season-high 33 minutes for the Pacers and scoring in double digits for the fifth time during the 2024-25 campaign with 12 points.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Wednesday Sheppard is starting in Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bennedict Mathurin (illness) is out for the Pacers on Wednesday, allowing Sheppard to make his eighth start of the season. Sheppard has averaged 4.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.7 steals in 26.6 minutes across seven games as a starter this season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Sheppard will come off the bench Thursday against Detroit, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

Impact Aaron Nesmith is returning from a 35-game absence Thursday, but he'll be operating under a minutes restriction. Bennedict Mathurin is suspended for this contest, however, so there are still plenty of minutes up for grabs in the second unit.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Haliburton Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Sheppard will start in Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact With Tyrese Haliburton (groin) sidelined Tuesday, Sheppard will step into the starting five. The swingman has struggled in his six starts thus far, during which he has averaged 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 25.0 percent from the field in 25.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in win Sheppard had five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 108-93 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Despite seeing at least 20 minutes in four straight games, Sheppard's production has left a lot to be desired from a fantasy perspective. During that stretch, he averaged 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 three-pointers on 38.9 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Sunday Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard started against Boston on Friday and finished with two points, two rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes. He'll revert to a reserve role Sunday as Andrew Nembhard will return from a one-game absence due to left knee injury management.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Boston Sheppard is starting against the Celtics on Friday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard will make his first start since Nov. 17 since Andrew Nembhard (knee) is out. Sheppard is averaging 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in five previous starts this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Sheppard (oblique) will play in Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Sheppard will be active for a third straight game after missing 14 consecutive contests due to an oblique injury. His availability is especially encouraging considering Monday's game is the second of a back-to-back. He's played 16 and 17 minutes, respectively, since coming back from the injury.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy Monday Sheppard (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact After missing 14 straight games, Sheppard has appeared in two straight, including the first half of Indiana's back-to-back set against the Kings on Sunday. Sheppard scored 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt) in 17 minutes during that contest after scoring only two points (1-4 FG) in 16 minutes during his return against the Suns on Thursday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect shooting night Sunday Sheppard registered 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt) and one rebound in 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 122-95 victory over the Kings.

Impact It was the second-year guard's second game back from an oblique strain, and Sheppard looked fully healthy on a perfect night from the floor. The four made threes were his highest total since a 6-for-11 performance from long distance Nov. 1 against the Pelicans. The 2023 first-round pick had worked his way into the starting five prior to getting hurt, but with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) currently sidelined, Sheppard is probably ticketed for a key role on the Pacers' second unit.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Sheppard (oblique) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard returned to action in Thursday's win over the Suns following a multi-week absence due to a left oblique strain. The 23-year-old will likely operate under a minutes restriction as the club works him back to playing form.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Sheppard is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left oblique strain.

Impact Sheppard played 16 minutes Thursday in his first appearance since Nov. 17 due to the same injury he's listed with ahead of Sunday's game. A decision on Sheppard's status will be made closer to Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff, though if he's available, he should see minutes off the bench but not much of a prominent role.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 16 minutes in return Sheppard (oblique) recorded two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 16 minutes in Thursday's 120-111 win over the Suns.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since Nov. 17 after a 14-game absence due to a left oblique strain, Sheppard served as a bench player. He had started in his last five appearances prior to straining his oblique, but Andrew Nembhard had been sidelined for those games with an injury of his own and has since returned to take his spot on the top unit. Rookie Johnny Furphy moved out of the Indiana rotation Thursday to open up a spot for Sheppard, who isn't likely to see his playing time pick up dramatically now that the Pacers are at close to full strength on the wing.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play in Phoenix Sheppard (oblique) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Suns, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard will see the court for the first time since Nov. 17 after recovering from a strained left oblique. The team stated the 23-year-old will have his minutes limited Thursday, though no range was provided.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Sheppard (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Impact Sheppard has been sidelined since Nov. 17 due to a strained left oblique, but he's listed on the injury report as questionable for the first time since sustaining the injury. While he'd almost certainly be under a minutes restriction if cleared, Sheppard seems to be close to full health.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE