INDIANA PACERS NEWS

T.J. McConnell - Scores team-high 16 points McConnell recorded 16 points (8-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 97-95 loss to Toronto.

Impact McConnell continues to trend in the right direction, having now played at least 22 minutes in two straight games. In that span, he has averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals. While this is likely his ceiling in terms of playing time, he has a knack of contributing across multiple categories, even in limited minutes, making him a worthwhile fantasy asset, even in standard formats.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards visit Pacers Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Indiana Pacers take on the Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Jarace Walker - Starting Wednesday Walker is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors.

Impact Walker popped off for 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting his last time out, so he's being rewarded with a start Wednesday, with Ben Sheppard heading back to the second unit. As a starter this season, Walker owns averages of 11.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 triples and 2.6 turnovers per contest on 34/33/71 shooting splits.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Sheppard - Returning to bench vs. Toronto Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday.

Impact Sheppard has started in each of the Pacers' last three games, but he'll come off the bench Wednesday while Jarace Walker returns to the starting five. Across 12 games since Nov. 1, Sheppard has averaged 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals over 233.8 minutes per game while connecting on just 31.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 21.3 percent from three on 3.9 3PA/G).

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard flying under the radar with career-altering improvement Andrew Nembhard has shown off major improvements with the Indiana Pacers this season now that he is taking on an expanded role.

NOVEMBER 26 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers poised to repeat Tyrese Haliburton success if latest rumors are true The Indiana Pacers could look to strike gold once again a few years after trading for Tyrese Haliburton from the Sacramento Kings.

NOVEMBER 26 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers coming to Bennedict Mathurin realization they should've known all along The Indiana Pacers have quickly come to a big Bennedict Mathurin realization ahead of his restricted free agency.

NOVEMBER 26 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers must avoid making misguided move amid lost season The Indiana Pacers have an obvious decision they need to make in the midst of their disappointing season so far.

NOVEMBER 26 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in an Eastern Conference battle from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.

NOVEMBER 26 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Pacers quickly coming to a promising Andrew Nembhard realization The Indiana Pacers are coming to a promising Andrew Nembhard realization amid the team's slow start to the season.

NOVEMBER 26 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Celtics get painful reality check with NBA's latest decision The NBA announced that the Dec. 26 Celtics vs. Pacers game will no longer be on national TV.

NOVEMBER 26 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Pacers must make painfully obvious long-term center decision The Indiana Pacers have an obvious decision they must make regarding their center situation before re-entering the title picture.

NOVEMBER 25 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Bennedict Mathurin just reminded everyone why the Pacers waited on his extension The Indiana Pacers decided not to sign Bennedict Mathurin to a rookie-scale contract extension this past offseason.

NOVEMBER 25 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers finally seeing signs of promise from most polarizing piece of the puzzle The Indiana Pacers are finally seeing some much-needed signs of promise and optimism amid a disappointing season so far.

NOVEMBER 25 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Jay Huff - Puts up 11 in loss Huff contributed 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 122-117 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Huff has been steady in his role as Indiana's backup center, but has shown that he can step up when necessary, as he has played 18, 26 and 27 minutes respectively in his last three games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 2.7 threes and a whopping 3.0 blocks in that span. While Isaiah Jackson is likely to retain the starting role, Huff's strong performances could award him with more minutes moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers could be pulling off one of the greatest tanks of all-time The Indiana Pacers began the season with a 2-14 record and look like one of the worst teams in the NBA after their recent finals appearance.

NOVEMBER 25 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

SI:AM | Pistons Make History With 13th Straight Win Two years after it was a total laughingstock, Detroit is in first place in the East.

NOVEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Isaiah Jackson - Perfect from free-throw line Jackson closed with nine points (2-4 FG, 5-5 FT) and four rebounds in 24 minutes during Monday's 122-117 loss to the Pistons.

Impact While Jackson did not have much of an impact in his 24 minutes, he was able to knock down all five of his free-throw attempts. Jackson continues to hold down the role as the team's starting center, but he will still split time with Jay Huff and Tony Bradley.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | NBA roundup: Pistons top Pacers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win Deadspin | NBA roundup: Pistons top Pacers, tie franchise mark with 13th straight win

NOVEMBER 25 • DEADSPIN.COM