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1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Aaron Nesmith - Ruled out for Friday Nesmith (ankle) won't play Friday against Washington, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact The Pacers have already decided that Nesmith won't play in the second half of the team's back-to-back after picking up an ankle sprain during the first half of Thursday's matchup. Kobe Brown started the second half in Nesmith's place Thursday and could be in line for a large workload again Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jarace Walker - Career-high 14 boards in loss Walker finished Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Wizards with 19 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 30 minutes.

Impact Walker did not have the most efficient night from the field and committed five turnovers, but the third-year pro put together a strong stat line during Thursday's loss. He led the Pacers in points, rebounds and assists, and his 14 boards were a career high. Walker should continue to operate in an expanded role in the absence of Johnny Furphy, the latter of whom will miss the rest of the regular season due to a torn right ACL.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Suffers sprained ankle Nesmith has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right ankle sprain. He'll finish the night with three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT),...

Impact Nesmith won't return for the second half after suffering an ankle injury during a collision with teammate Jay Huff. Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard will presumably be leaned on in the backcourt the rest of the way with Nesmith sidelined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kam Jones - Won't return Thursday Jones has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to lower-back soreness.

Impact It's not clear when Jones tweaked his back, but the injury is severe enough for the rookie second-rounder to not return for the second half. He'll end his night with four points (2-2 FG), two assists and one steal over 14 minutes. Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter should both see an uptick in minutes over the final two quarters of Thursday's game in Jones' absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers are facing a point guard dilemma they must find the answer to The Indiana Pacers need to find an answer to their point guard dilemma as they look to re-enter the title picture.

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Kobe Brown - Moving to bench Brown isn't starting Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Brown will retreat to a bench role after drawing a spot start Feb. 11 against the Nets. He hasn't been much of a factor off the bench lately, averaging 4.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.4 minutes over his last seven games as a reserve.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kam Jones - Not starting Thursday Jones won't start Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Andrew Nembhard (back) will return to action Thursday, pushing Jones back to the bench. As a reserve this month (three appearances), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 3.7 points in 19.7 minutes per tilt.

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Micah Potter - Good to go Thursday Potter (ankle) will play Thursday against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Potter was considered questionable for Thursday's game due to an ankle sprain, but he's since been given the green light to suit up. He should see plenty of opportunities with Pascal Siakam (personal) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) sidelined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - To miss at least two games Siakam (personal), who has already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards, won't play in Friday's rematch with Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Siakam is tending to a personal matter, and he won't be able to join the team for either of Indiana's next two meetings with the Wizards. The star forward's next chance to return now comes when the Pacers take on the Mavericks on Sunday. Jarace Walker belongs in the streaming conversation in all fantasy settings, while Micah Potter should also see enough playing time to work his way into the deep-league mix.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Good to go Thursday Nesmith (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Nesmith missed Indiana's final outing before the All-Star break to lower-back soreness but will shake off his questionable tag Thursday due to a lumbar sprain. Thursday's contest is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising if he popped up on Friday's injury report. Over four February appearances, the 26-year-old has averaged 11.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Won't go Thursday McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact McConnell will miss his second consecutive matchup while on the mend from a right hamstring issue. Kam Jones could be asked to step up in McConnell's absence, while Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson will also be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

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Pacers' goal for rest of the season should be crystal clear The Indiana Pacers should have a clear and obvious focus as they navigate through the second half of the season.

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Warriors' playoff fate may hinge on how they handle tanking teams Tanking has been a focal point around the NBA over the last few weeks, with teams like the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers blantantly leaning i...

2 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Bill Simmons says the quiet part out loud about Pacers' 'tanking' allegations The NBA recently fined the Indiana Pacers a hefty amount for what some considered an attempt at tanking for a better spot in the draft.

2 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers vs. Wizards injury report Feb. 19: Pascal Siakam, Anthony Davis, and more The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards will go head-to-head in their first game after this year's All-Star break.

2 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

NBA podcaster says what every Pacers fan should think about Jay Huff A lot of eyes are on Jay Huff after the Indiana Pacers acquired Ivica Zubac before this year's trade deadline.

2 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Indiana Pacers-Washington Wizards Final Injury Report, Betting Odds, Lineups & More Game date, time and location: Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:00 p.m. EST, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Monu...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

The Ivica Zubac-Bennedict Mathurin trade could end up in rare territory The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers swapped Bennedict Mathurin and Ivica Zubac at this year's trade deadline.

2 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Top Player Prop Bets for Pacers vs. Wizards on February 19, 2026 You can wager on player prop bet odds for Andrew Nembhard, Kyshawn George and others on the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards heading in...

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards meet Thursday at 7 p.m. ET ay Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

2 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Pacers may already have a concerning Ivica Zubac problem The Indiana Pacers already have an Ivica Zubac problem on their hands before he even makes his debut for the team.

2 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers potentially losing their pick won't change what matters most The Indiana Pacers could be in danger of losing their 2026 first-round pick after their deadline trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

3 DAYS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Micah Potter - Iffy for Thursday Potter is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Washington due to a sprained left ankle.

Impact The Pacers begin a back-to-back set in Washington on Thursday night, and Potter is at risk of missing the front end because of an ankle injury. The fifth-year big man is averaging 8.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 21.4 minutes in his last eight appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE