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Jarace Walker - Starting Monday Walker will start Monday's game against Atlanta, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact The Pacers have just eight players dressing for Monday's home tilt with the Hawks, pushing Walker into the starting lineup. With that in mind, he should see a massive boost in minutes and usage.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Shifting to bench Monday Oubre will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Oubre will revert to a reserve role after most recently starting in Sunday's 98-90 loss to Brooklyn. The Pacers will have just eight players active, so he should still see ample playing time off the bench.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Larry Nance Jr. - Out Monday Nance (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Including Nance, the Pacers have ruled out 10 players ahead of Monday's contest. Kobe Brown and Jarace Walker should see heavy workloads with the club shorthanded.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin - Dressing but won't play Monday Toppin (back) will dress for Monday's game against Hawks but will only play in an emergency, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Toppin has missed the last two games while dealing with a lumbar strain, and the only reason he's dressing Monday is in the event of an emergency, as the Pacers are down to eight active players (including Toppin). Jay Huff, Kelly Oubre, Kobe Brown, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson will be tasked with eating up minutes in the frontcourt with Toppin, Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Larry Nance (illness) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Braden Smith - Drawing first career start Monday Smith will start Monday's game against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The Pacers will be extremely shorthanded in the second half of this back-to-back set, opening the door for Smith to make his first career start. The two-way player has logged double-digit minutes just once this season, but the Pacers will need him to take on a heavy workload Monday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Remains week-to-week McConnell (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks and remains week-to-week.

Impact There haven't been many updates on McConnell's progress, though he did practice with the Noblesville Boom on Saturday. Quenton Jackson is likely to see extended run in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac - Remains out indefinitely Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Zubac is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to an ankle sprain, and while the Pacers were optimistic about a quick return, it's fair to treat the big man as week-to-week, given he continues to be ruled out on the team's initial injury report. In the starting center's absence, Jay Huff and Larry Nance (illness) have handled increased roles.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. - Doubtful with illness Nance (illness) is doubtful for Monday against the Hawks.

Impact Nance is usually not a big factor in the rotation, but his expected absence is a big blow this time around -- the Pacers are going to be extremely thin at every position Monday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin - Iffy for Monday Toppin (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Toppin remains day-to-day after missing the first leg of this back-to-back set. The Pacers could give him extended run if he's cleared to play with so many regulars sidelined.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Will not suit up Monday Nesmith (rest) is sitting out Monday against Atlanta.

Impact The Pacers are holding him out for left hamstring injury management, but this is a maintenance day and not a setback for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Kelly Oubre and Jarace Walker could see hefty workloads with so many Pacers sitting out.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard - Taking night off Nembhard (cervical strain) is out for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The Pacers are going to sit multiple key players for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Nembhard sidelined, Quenton Jackson could be set up for an extended workload.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Resting against Hawks Siakam will be rested against the Hawks on Monday.

Impact The veteran forward compiled 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal across 35 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 loss to the Nets, and he'll be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Obi Toppin (lumbar sprain) is questionable, so the Pacers may need a lot of minutes from Jarace Walker.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Quenton Jackson - Scores in double digits again Jackson notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 loss to the Nets.

Impact Jackson hasn't started a game for the Pacers this season, but he looks set to earn more playing time soon if he keeps this up. He's notched 36 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five made three-pointers over his last two appearances. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out for the time being, Jackson could be a player worth keeping close tabs on in deep formats if you need backcourt depth.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Limited output in loss Nesmith finished with 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 30 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 loss to the Nets.

Impact Nesmith struggled from beyond the arc, missing all four of his three-point attempts, but salvaged some offensive production at the free-throw line. His four assists were a season-high output, and he also scored in double digits for the fourth time in the Pacers' last five games. Nesmith should continue to enjoy an expanded offensive role with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined for the time being.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Scores 17 points in loss Siakam delivered 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal across 35 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 loss to the Nets.

Impact Siakam contributed across several categories but couldn't provide enough offensive production to prevent Indiana's fourth consecutive defeat. His five assists helped compensate for a relatively modest scoring total, while his 35-minute workload highlights just how important he is in the Pacers rotation. Siakam's established role as a primary offensive option provides a dependable fantasy foundation, and his contributions in other areas boost his upside considerably. He's averaging 21.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Andrew Nembhard - Season-high 23 points in defeat Nembhard chipped in 23 points (7-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 98-90 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Nembhard earned his sixth start of the season and handled the lead guard duties with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) still sidelined. Nembhard now has two consecutive 20-plus-point outings and has connected on at least four three-pointers in three of his last four games. The Pacers will continue to rely on the 26-year-old to run the offense for as long as Haliburton is out.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Porter, Randle help Nets to 98-90 victory over Pacers

Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Aaron Nesmith - Will play Sunday Nesmith (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Brooklyn, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Impact Nesmith has been probable on Indiana's injury report for much of the campaign to this point, but he's been able to play through the ailment outside of him missing the season opener. He's yet to top 30 minutes of play, however, as the Pacers are opting to play it safe, with Nesmith only exceeding 22 minutes once in five appearances.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin - Ruled out Sunday Toppin (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Impact After missing Friday's 145-125 loss to the Heat, Toppin will miss his second straight contest due to lower back soreness. Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn is the first of a back-to-back set for Indiana, so the hope is that Toppin will be able to suit up on Monday. In his absence, Jarace Walker and Jalen Slawson should continue earning more minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Back with NBA team Indiana recalled McConnell (hamstring) from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Saturday.

Impact McConnell has been unavailable throughout the first few games of the campaign due to his issue but could be close to making a comeback for the parent team following a short stint with Noblesville. The experienced guard was quite active last season despite coming off the second unit in most of his outings, and a similar situation may be expected this campaign as soon as he's cleared to see action.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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