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Braden Smith - Demoted to bench Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The struggling Smith is giving way to veteran Kelly Oubre in the first unit. After double-doubling in his first career start earlier this season, Smith has come crashing back to earth and been held scoreless in consecutive starts for the Pacers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Back in starting lineup Oubre is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact After making a pair of reserve appearances, Oubre is back in the starting lineup following a recent absence with a calf injury. The veteran swingman has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.6 minutes per contest over five games as a starter this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Cleared to play Wednesday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game versus Washington.

Impact McConnell recently made his 2026-27 campaign debut after missing the first nine regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. While the veteran will be on the floor for a third consecutive contest, the team will likely remain cautious regarding his workload.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Haliburton - To miss at least 10 more days Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Haliburton (hamstring) will miss at least 10 more days, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Impact Haliburton is still recovering from a left hamstring strain and will need more time to ramp up. Andrew Nembhard should continue seeing increased on-ball duties in Haliburton's stead, while Quenton Jackson and Braden Smith are also candidates for increased burn.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Iffy for Wednesday McConnell is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a strained right hamstring.

Impact The Pacers continue to monitor the veteran floor general's status after he missed the onset of the campaign. More playing time at point guard would be available for Quenton Jackson if McConnell winds up sitting out Wednesday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Scores 18 points in loss Nesmith tallied 18 points (5-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 34 minutes in Monday's 125-122 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Nesmith connected on four three-pointers while maintaining a substantial workload, but his overall shooting efficiency remained inconsistent. Nesmith remains a useful perimeter scoring option, particularly in deeper category leagues, with his production heavily dependent on three-point volume and defensive contributions. A bit more consistency in the scoring column would go a long way, as he's scored in double digits in six of his last eight games but has surpassed the 15-point threshold three times in that span.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard - Hands out 12 assists Monday Nembhard registered 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and a block across 34 minutes in Monday's 125-122 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Nembhard delivered an excellent playmaking performance, recording 12 assists while committing just three turnovers. His scoring output remained modest, but his heavy workload and double-digit assists supported his fantasy value. Nembhard continues to offer considerable upside as a facilitator, particularly in category formats, although his limited scoring volume can restrict his overall ceiling. But until Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) returns, Nembhard should be the Pacers' go-to playmaking option, which helps explain his 8.5 assists per game over his last six appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac - Provides 16 points Monday Zubac posted 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-8 FT) and three rebounds across 28 minutes in Monday's 125-122 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Zubac scored efficiently around the basket, converting five of seven field-goal attempts and making six free throws. However, his three rebounds were disappointing for a starting center, and he recorded no defensive stats. Zubac's fantasy value remains closely tied to rebounding and field-goal efficiency, making this a relatively underwhelming performance despite his scoring contribution.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Flagg has 43 points, 10 rebounds, Irving 35 points in Mavericks' 125-122 win over Pacers

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pascal Siakam - Paces Indiana in loss Siakam supplied 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Monday's 125-122 loss to Dallas.

Impact Siakam torched the nets from downtown Monday, leading the Pacers in triples made en route to a team-best scoring total. The star forward also paced the club in rebounds and finished second in assists, dishing out a season-high eight dimes. Siakam has reached the 20-point threshold in three straight games, shooting 57.4 percent from the field over that stretch.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Available Monday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against Dallas, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McConnell will shed his questionable tag due to a right hamstring strain and suit up for a second straight game. The veteran floor general made his season debut in Saturday's loss to Denver, during which he posted six points, two rebounds, an assist and a block in nine minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

T.J. McConnell - Questionable for Monday McConnell is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a right hamstring strain.

Impact McConnell missed the first nine games of the season due to a hamstring injury, which could hold him out for Monday's contest. If he is unavailable, Quenton Jackson is expected to see an expanded role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Strikes for six points in season debut McConnell ended Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nuggets with six points (3-5 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across nine minutes.

Impact McConnell made his season debut after battling a hamstring strain. The veteran floor general played limited minutes but was productive. He'll likely compete with Quenton Jackson for minutes this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard - Dishes out eight dimes in loss Nembhard provided nine points (3-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight assists and one rebound across 31 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to Denver.

Impact Nembhard was efficient from downtown but attempted fewer than 10 shots for just the second time this season, finishing with a season-low scoring total. The 26-year-old guard was still productive as a playmaker, matching the game-high mark in assists. Over his last five appearances, Nembhard has averaged 18.8 points, 7.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 33.8 minutes per contest. He should continue to see expanded playmaking duties in Tyrese Haliburton's (hamstring) stead.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Ivica Zubac - Double-doubles despite loss Zubac notched 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Zubac recorded his second double-double of the season, and his first since returning from an ankle injury that cost him five games. He was dealing with some foul trouble, which may have contributed to him playing just 19 minutes. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction and should approach closer to 30 minutes per game in the not too distant future.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. - Lands five triples in loss Nance recorded 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Nance matched his career-high with five three-pointers, finishing with a season-high 15 points. Although Nance appears to have carved out a spot in the rotation, it does seem as though his days of being a fantasy-relevant asset are now behind him. Through nine games, he has averaged 4.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 15.7 minutes per contest, leaving him outside the top 250.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Returns from injury in loss Oubre ended Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nuggets with two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and two blocks across 16 minutes.

Impact Oubre returned after missing the previous two games due to a calf injury. While the fact that he only missed two games is a positive, his on-court production has been the complete opposite. He finished with a season-low two points, continuing what has been an underwhelming start to his career in Indiana. Through eight appearances, he has averaged just 8.5 points and 0.9 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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