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Available to play Theis (knee) is available to play Sunday against Cleveland.

Impact Theis will be available for a third consecutive matchup despite his knee injury. He's averaged 11.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances of the season, which hasn't been enough floor time for him to impact most fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could rest Sunday Theis is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to right knee injury management.

Impact Surprisingly, Theis played in the Pacers' Thursday-Friday back-to-back despite those two games being his first appearances of the year. However, he may rest Sunday, giving him an extended break until the Pacers play again Wednesday against the Heat.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays as primary backup Theis ended Friday's 107-104 victory over the Kings with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes.

Impact Theis played 15 minutes off the bench Friday, soaking up all of the available backup center minutes. While this isn't really relevant from a standard league perspective, it is interesting that both Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson were out of the rotation. Jackson has been the focus of much discussion lately, specifically centered around his stash value heading into the trade deadline. This is certainly not an encouraging sign, although he could still be worth holding given the deadline is only a matter of days away.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Kings Theis (knee) is available for Friday's game against Sacramento, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Theis was limited to just seven minutes during his season debut Thursday, but it's encouraging that he'll be able to suit up for the second half of the Pacers' back-to-back set. Despite his availability, his workload will presumably be monitored once again Friday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Theis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Theis made his season debut Thursday against the Lakers and didn't record any counting stats in seven minutes of playing time. If he's able to suit up for the second half of the back-to-back set Friday, he'll likely face a significant minutes restriction again.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season, team debuts Theis (knee) played seven minutes off the bench and finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one foul and no other statistics in Thursday's 112-111 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Suiting up for the first time all season after a prolonged recovery from offseason knee surgery, Theis was surprisingly the first substitute off the bench for the Pacers. He finished out the first quarter and re-entered the contest for two more brief stints in the second quarter, but Theis didn't play at any point in the second half while Isaiah Jackson handled the backup center role when starter Myles Turner was off the court. Jackson thus appears to be ahead of Theis in the rotation for now, but head coach Rick Carlisle's plans could change once Theis is further removed from the knee injury.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Theis (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Theis spent the first half of the year recovering from offseason knee surgery, but he practiced Tuesday and Wednesday and has been cleared to make his season debut against the Lakers. The 30-year-old will likely have his workload monitored in the near future, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out the second half of a back-to-back set Friday against Sacramento.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Thursday Theis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers.

Impact Theis, who continues to work his way back from offseason surgery on his right knee, was a full participant during Tuesday and Wednesday's practices and is questionable to make his 2022-23 debut Thursday, though head coach Rick Carlisle is expecting Theis to be available, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com. Thursday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back set, so even if Theis is cleared, it seems unlikely the veteran big man is able to play in both of the Pacers' upcoming games. Once he's back to full speed, Theis should secure a consistent role in Indiana's rotation, but he's not expected to garner enough minutes to crack fantasy relevancy in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Pacers could get Tyrese Haliburton and Daniel Theis back this week Haliburton hasn’t played in three weeks while Theis has been out all season

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Theis hopes to make season debut in the next days Nearly seven months have passed since center Daniel Theis was acquired from the Celtics, but he has yet to put on an Indiana Pacers uniform....

JANUARY 31, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Practices Tuesday, could debut soon Head coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Theis (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice and could return to game action by the end of the week, Tony East of SI.com...

Impact Theis is still looking to make his 2022-23 debut while rehabbing from offseason surgery on his right knee. However, it appears like he's in the final stages of his recovery and could be back in the mix soon. The Pacers have three home games remaining this week -- Thursday versus the Lakers, Friday against the Kings and Sunday against the Cavaliers. Even if he's cleared, it's unlikely the veteran big man appears in all of those contests, so it's safe to keep him on the bench until next week. Once he's back up to full speed, Theis should factor into the frontcourt rotation, though it's unlikely that he sees enough minutes to warrant attention in most fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Daniel Theis debut for Indiana Pacers could come this week Theis has not played for the Indiana Pacers this season

JANUARY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Still sidelined Theis (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against Memphis.

Impact Theis will have to push back his 2022-23 debut to another contest after being ruled out for Indiana's trip to Memphis. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Lakers.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Theis (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Theis is closing in on a season debut, but it won't come Friday. His next chance to suit up arrives Sunday against the Grizzlies. It's possible he's not an every-game player once available, though coach Rick Carlisle is struggling to find reliable backup center minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Theis (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

Impact Although coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Theis would be available "soon," the 30-year-old will remain sidelined for the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. While he's been progressing well in practice recently, he's unlikely to have a consistent spot in the frontcourt rotation once he's deemed healthy.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on season debut Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Theis (knee) won't be ready to play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls, but the veteran center is progressing well in practice and will b...

Impact Theis has been sidelined all season while recovering from the surgery he underwent in November on his sore right knee, but he's been taking part in on-court work for the past month and appears to have ramped up his activity during the Pacers' recent practices. Though Carlisle's comments suggest Theis is considered day-to-day rather than week-to-week at this stage, the 30-year-old is unlikely to have a spot in Indiana's rotation whenever he's ultimately cleared to make his 2022-23 debut.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices, but lacks clear timeline Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Theis (knee) has been cleared to take part in more activities during practice, but the center remains without a clear timeline to...

Impact Since Carlisle didn't specify that Theis has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 work, the 30-year-old big man will presumably need at least a few more days to ramp back up after undergoing surgery in November to address persistent soreness in his right knee. Expect Theis to remain out for both ends of the Pacers' home back-to-back set this weekend against the Hawks and Grizzlies, but a return at some point during the team's four-game road trip next week that kicks off Monday in Milwaukee could be realistic.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins ramping up again Theis (knee) said Dec. 21 that he's been cleared for on-court work but remains on a week-to-week timeline for making his 2022-23 debut, Tony East of SI.com reports.

Impact After undergoing surgery on his right knee seven weeks ago, Theis has begun what will likely be a lengthy ramp-up process before he's cleared to suit up for the Pacers. Until Theis progresses to full-court, 5-on-5 work in practice, his season debut shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Even once he's deemed available, Theis may not have a spot in the rotation waiting for him if all of Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett and Goga Bitadze are healthy.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers center Daniel Theis says he will return to the court for rehab soon Daniel Theis has not played in a game for the Indiana Pacers yet this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104

Rookie Andrew Nembhard scored a season-high 31 points and added 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the undermanned Indiana Pacers to a 112-104 victory over the Golden State Warr...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Curry and the Warriors face the Pacers

Stephen Curry leads Golden State into a matchup against Indiana averaging 30.8 points per game

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Portland hosts Indiana after Simons' 45-point performance

Portland takes on the Indiana Pacers after Anfernee Simons scored 45 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 116-111 win against the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Utah and Indiana meet for cross-conference game

Utah and Indiana square off in non-conference action

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Sacramento takes on Indiana, looks to stop 3-game skid

Sacramento aims to break its three-game skid when the Sacramento Kings take on Indiana

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Rookie Nembhard hits 3 at buzzer, Pacers stun Lakers 116-115

Rookie Andrew Nembhard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a stunning 116-115 victory over the Los Angel...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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Rookie Nembhard has 31, leads Pacers past Warriors, 112-104

Curry and the Warriors face the Pacers

Portland hosts Indiana after Simons' 45-point performance

Utah and Indiana meet for cross-conference game

Sacramento takes on Indiana, looks to stop 3-game skid

Rookie Nembhard hits 3 at buzzer, Pacers stun Lakers 116-115