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OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Returns to full practice Sheppard (undisclosed) practiced in full Wednesday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Sheppard missed the past three exhibitions for Indiana for undisclosed reasons, but his full participation Wednesday suggests that he's now in the clear. It's likely that he gets some reps in Friday's exhibition against the Spurs with this news.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Sheppard (undisclosed) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact This will be the third straight exhibition on the shelf for Sheppard, and it's still unclear what exactly he's dealing with. His next chance to play comes Friday in a rematch against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Sheppard (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Sheppard missed Tuesday's preseason game against Minnesota and has yet to return to practice. Coach Rick Carlisle said Sheppard is also doubtful to play in Monday's exhibition against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Sheppard (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact It's not immediately clear what type of injury Sheppard is dealing with. However, coach Rick Carlisle expects him to return at some point during the preseason. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in loss Sheppard closed Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four rebounds in 16 minutes.

Impact Sheppard delivered his seventh scoreless performance across 21 playoff appearances in Sunday's heartbreaking loss. During the regular season, the versatile guard played in 63 games (nine starts), averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 19.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 4, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Passive performance Sunday Sheppard totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 17 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to New York in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact Sheppard attempted just one shot for the third time in the past four games, continuing what has been a disappointing postseason. Despite coming into the league as a potential scoring threat off the bench, Sheppard has been unable to turn that potential into anything tangible. Across 11 postseason appearances, he is averaging just 3.4 points and 0.8 three-pointers in 12.8 minutes per game.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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MAY 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Fails to score in victory Sheppard notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over seven minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime win over the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact Sheppard continues to play a minimal role, failing to score for the fourth time in the past seven games. In fact, Sheppard didn't even enter the rotation until late in the piece after having played a role in the first half of the previous eight playoff games. Indiana is now at the pointy end of the season, meaning there could be a squeeze for minutes for players like Sheppard.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 14 in win Sheppard logged 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 victory over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal...

Impact Sheppard played well in a blowout win in Game 4, as this was easily his best performance of these NBA playoffs. The 23-year-old guard played 29 minutes off the bench, with head coach Rick Carlisle pulling the starters after getting out to a 41-point lead heading into halftime. In the seven games he's played in this postseason, the Belmont product has averaged 3.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, shooting 42.9 percent from the floor and 31.3 percent from deep.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters rotation in Game 3 loss Sheppard tallied five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and two rebounds across 15 minutes off the bench Friday in the Pacers' 117-101 loss to the Bucks in Game 3 of the first-round playoff...

Impact Sheppard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a sprained left toe, but he was cleared to return to action ahead of the postseason. After going unused in coach's decisions in Pacers wins in Games 1 and 2, Sheppard cracked head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation Friday. The second-year guard essentially replaced forward Jarace Walker, who didn't enter the game until the Pacers were trailing by 17 with 5:50 remaining in the fourth quarter. Sheppard didn't make much of an impact during his time on the court, so it wouldn't be surprising if he fell back out of the rotation in Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Milwaukee Sheppard (toe) is listed as available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Bucks.

Impact Sheppard has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing the final five games of the regular season due to a left great toe sprain. Sheppard has averaged 2.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.1 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers have relatively clean injury report for Game 1 vs. Bucks, while Damian Lillard out Bucks' All-Star Damian Lillard was formally ruled out for Game 1 in the official injury report. Pacers guard Ben Sheppard is probable.

APRIL 18, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Expected to play Saturday Sheppard (toe) is listed as probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Bucks.

Impact Sheppard is expected to play in Saturday's playoff opener after missing the final five games of the regular season due to a left great toe sprain. If Sheppard is officially upgraded to available, he should operate as one of Indiana's primary backcourt options off the bench.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out vs. Cleveland Sheppard (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game for the Pacers on Sunday, as he continues to deal with a toe injury. Andrew Nembhard will be the starter at shooting guard for Indiana, with Aaron Nesmith and Johnny Furphy likely picking up the slack off the bench in Cleveland.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Sheppard (toe) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Sheppard has missed the Pacers' last four games with a sprained left toe, and the doubtful tag suggests he doesn't have much of a shot at playing Sunday. If he doesn't suit up, he'll have around a week to recover with the playoffs starting next Saturday, April 19.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Sheppard (toe) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Haliburton and the Pacers visit conference foe Cleveland

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APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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